Area Agency On Aging

Senior Assistance

Three senior citizens with their thumbs up in approvalAny person 60 years of age or older, residing in the Colorado counties of Lake, Chaffee, Custer, or Fremont, is eligible to apply for services funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA) and Older Coloradoans State funds. Priority will be given to those of greatest social and economic need.

Mission Statement
The Area Agency on Aging will assist seniors, age 60+, throughout the region in maintaining health, dignity, independence, and quality of life through education, advocacy, coordination, and delivery of services and programs.

Vision Statement 
United together to achieve a better future for our communities & the people we serve.


Services Offered

Caregiver Respite
Provides relief to caregivers when the client is in need of a full time caregiver. The client receives 8 hours of respite services per month. The paid rate is $24.00 per hour to the provider. The provider can be an independent person or an agency. Proof of income is needed.

Chore Service
Assistance with repairs and maintenance in your home, including yard work, up to $600.00.

Durable Medical Equipment
Assistance with the purchase of ramps, hand rails, or anything to make the home handicapped friendly. The voucher is for $200.00, and an estimate of the total cost is needed prior to any assistance.

In-Home Services
Homemaker and/or personal care services for clients with an acute diagnosis and in need of short-term in-home assistance. The paid rate is $24.00 per hour to a preferred provider, for up to 48 hours of services and up to six weeks.

Legal Services
The Area Agency on Aging partners with Colorado Legal Services to provide free legal services for seniors.

Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition Counseling available on a limited basis, provided by a Registered Dietitian.

Ombudsman
Advocacy for residents in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities in our four counties.

Transportation
Assistance with transportation to medical appointments. Mileage is paid to driver of client’s choice, up to $400.00. In order to remain in compliance with program requirements, a copy of the driver’s insurance and license is needed.

Congregate & Meals on Wheels Program
Congregate Meals are offered in Chaffee, Custer, Lake and Fremont counties. Please call for more information on site locations and meal days. Meals on Wheels delivers meals to clients who are unable to leave their home without assistance.

Congregate Meal Sites
Meals for Seniors

Custer County Senior Center

612 Main St, Silver Cliff, Colorado (Silver Cliff Municipal Building) (opens in new window)

To reserve a meal call (719) 783-9508. This facility offers both congregate and Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) service on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Florence Community Center

100 Railroad St., Florence, Colorado 81226 (opens in new window)

To reserve a meal call (719) 784-6493. This facility offers both congregate and Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) service on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Golden Age Center

728 Main St., Cañon City, Colorado 81212 (opens in new window)

To reserve a meal call (719) 345-3064. This facility offers congregate service only (no deliveries), Monday through Friday.

Leadville Senior Center

419 West 6th St, Leadville, Colorado 80461 (opens in new window)

To reserve a meal call (719) 486-1774. This facility offers both congregate and Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) service on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Chaffee County Nutrition Program

349 E St, Salida, Colorado 81201 (Episcopal Church of the Ascension) (opens in new window)

To reserve a meal call (719) 539-3342. This facility offers both congregate and Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) service on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Buena Vista Meals-on-Wheels

Buena Vista, Colorado

Offers Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) service only. Delivered from Chaffee County Nutrition Program on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Seeking Volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advocate for Residents

Animated drawing of people sitting on a counch in a nursing home while a volunteer guides a wheelchair with an elderly resident sitting in itThe Area Agency on Aging is seeking a volunteer to serve as advocate for residents in long-term care. Nursing home residents and assisted living residents retain all of their legal rights when they enter a home.  Volunteer Ombudsmen are trained to protect residents’ rights. 

The Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging is recruiting a volunteer who wants to make a difference in the lives of the residents in nursing homes and assisted living. Fremont County is in need of a Volunteer Ombudsman to be a voice for the residents, to assess problems, and to come to a resolution.  If you have free time, please consider helping maintain or improve the quality of life for residents in long-term care facilities.

Once trained, volunteers are asked to spend just a few hours a month in this important and life-changing program.  Mileage is reimbursed and letters of recommendation are available to those who qualify. To obtain more information on the Volunteer Ombudsman program or request a volunteer application, please contact Terri Gerstmeyer, Regional Ombudsman, at (719) 539-3341.

Documents / Downloads
Document
PDF Basic Assessment
Initial evaluation form to determine eligibility and needs for general Area Agency on Aging services for seniors 60 and older
PDF Counseling Basic Assessment
Initial evaluation for seniors seeking counseling or mental health support services
PDF Case Management Assessment
Comprehensive assessment for coordinating multiple services and creating a care plan for seniors with complex needs
PDF Chore Assessment
Evaluation form for determining home repair and maintenance needs, including yard work
PDF Congregate Meal Assessment Form
Application to participate in group meal programs offered at senior centers throughout the four-county region
PDF DME Material Aid Health Assessment
Assessment for Durable Medical Equipment needs such as ramps, handrails, and home accessibility modifications
PDF Family Caregiver Assessment
Evaluation form for family members providing care to seniors, used to determine caregiver support needs and respite services eligibility
PDF Grandparent Caregiver Assessment
Specialized assessment for grandparents who are primary caregivers for their grandchildren
PDF Homemaker, Personal Care, Adult Day Assessment
Evaluation for in-home services including homemaker assistance and personal care for seniors with acute diagnoses
PDF Meals on Wheels Assessment Form
Application for home-delivered meal services for seniors who are unable to leave their home without assistance
PDF Nutrition Counseling Assessment
Evaluation form for seniors seeking nutritional guidance from a Registered Dietitian
PDF Service Request
General request form for Area Agency on Aging services and programs
PDF Tele Reassurance Basic Assessment
Assessment for telephone check-in services to ensure the safety and well-being of isolated seniors
PDF Transportation Assessment
Evaluation for medical transportation assistance, including mileage reimbursement for medical appointments
PDF Waiver for Chore Program
Release form required for participation in the chore service program for home repairs and maintenance
Additional Resources
Long-Term Care Ombudsman

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program assists residents of licensed long-term care facilities in protecting their health, safety, welfare and rights. In Colorado, long-term care ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, assisted living residences and similar licensed adult long-term care facilities.

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Area Agency On Aging

Office Hours

Monday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday
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Sunday
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