Resource Directory

Older Adults

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. Serves Eagle County.

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Eagle County Healthy Aging Volunteer Driver Program

Services: Community volunteers help older adults get to important appointments.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Must be 60 or better and provide at least 72 hour notice prior to the ride need. Call for notice. Serves Eagle County.

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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. Spanish services.

Cost: This program is free of charge.

Eligibility: Must be enrolled in Medicare or signing up for Medicare. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

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