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Caregiver Connections

Services: Connecting family caregivers with the resources, services and respite programs they need to be the best caregivers they can be. “The Senior Spot” Respite day programs provide loved ones with engaging, stimulating activities and the opportunity to socialize with other older adults while giving family caregivers much needed time for themselves. Care Consultations, with our Aging Life Care Specialist to get resources, education and questions answered as a family caregiver. Dementia and Parkinson’s Support Groups. Medical Supply Closet (for loans & donations of used durable medical equipment). Eagle County Caregiver Classifieds (private Facebook group connecting people needing in-home care services with paid skilled caregivers), and bi-monthly Aging Well Speaker Series.

Cost: Following is free for family caregivers and older adults; Support Groups, Medical Equipment Closet, Eagle County Caregiver Classifieds, and Aging Well Speaker Series. Low-cost for Senior Spot adult day respite program ($40 for 3-hour afternoon session) and Care Consultation ($100 for one-on-one meeting with Aging Life Care Specialist); ability to pay is not a requirement and financial assistance is available.

Eligibility: Contact us online or call for access to services & programs.

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CarePatrol

Services: Housing and Care:  We help clients navigate the different elder care options: home care, live in caregiver, independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing. Our services are free but the services we refer to will require payment. We have resources that will help you determine when and how to qualify for the Medicaid waiver that covers this service. We have many, many other resources relating to getting care for older adults.

Cost: Our service is free to the client because we are compensated by our vast network of care and housing partners.

Eligibility: Clients that are 60 years or older. Either the client needs to be able to make decisions for themselves or we need someone to be helping them make those decisions. We have resources if a situation requires a power of attorney, guardian, or conservator.

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High Country Volunteers Medicare Counseling

Services: Certified SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) volunteers meet with Medicare beneficiaries in-person and over the phone to help them understand their medical bills, identify gaps in coverage, apply for assistance programs, help choose and enroll in plans, and investigate suspected fraud.

Cost: This program is free of charge.

Eligibility: Must be enrolled in Medicare or signing up for Medicare.

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