National Aging
This piece of federal legislation passed in 1965 created comprehensive services for people 60+
What is the Older Americans Act?
A department within the Colorado Department of Human Services that oversees the Area Agencies on Aging.
What is the State Unit on Aging?
A county program that investigates allegations of physical and sexual abuse, caretaker neglect, exploitation and harmful acts and self-neglect of at-risk adults.
What is Adult Protection Services (APS)?
A federal volunteer program for people 55+
What is the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)?
A free unbiased Medicare counseling program
What is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)?
Advocates for residents residing in assisted livings and skilled nursing facilities
What is a Long-Term Care Ombudsman?
A network of over 629 organizations nationwide that concentrate resources in order to foster the development of comprehensive and coordinated service systems to serve older adults (60+) in their local area.
What is Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)?
The State program that provides Medicaid, Non-Emergent Medical Transportation, Extra Help with Medicare Premiums & Co-pays, and Home & Community Based Services/Long Term Care.
What is Health First Colorado?
A program that provides options counseling for older adults and their caregivers as well as information and referral on local programs and long term support services.
What is the Aging & Disability Resources of Colorado (ADRC)?