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Senior Services Resources Staff Can Help!
Our Senior Services Division staff are here to help you sort things out and connect you to the right service or resource. They can provide information about or referrals to other resources or can talk to you regarding problems or concerns. They are available to meet with family members of older adults as well.GIVE THEM A CALL!
Ruth Waukau
Senior Services Resources Coordinator
303-651-8414
email: ruth.waukau@ci.longmont.co.usRuth provides counseling to seniors, their families & groups, supervises the Peer Counseling program and facilitates support groups. She also develops wellness programs.
Veronica Garcia
Senior Services Resource Specialist
303-651-8716
email: veronica.garcia@ci.longmont.co.usVeronica can assist with housing concerns, health issues, completing forms for assistance and connecting people to needed resources in the community. Veronica is bilingual, assists Spanish-speaking seniors and develops programs for Hispanic seniors. Veronica manages the Colorado Life Trak program.
For a comprehensive & regularly updated database, go to www.bouldercountyhelp.org
HERE'S YOUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SERVICES & RESOURCES FOR SENIORS IN THE LONGMONT AREA!
-Boulder County Aging
Services and
Long Term Care Ombudsman
303-441-1170, Janet Ibanez
She can assist you with nursing home/assisted living problems.
-Senior Housing Guide
for Boulder County
Copies available at the Longmont Senior Center or online at www.co.boulder.co.us/cs/ag/resources.html, choose Housing Guide. This publication lists the assisted living/nursing homes
in Boulder County, along with amenities.
-Respite
Care/Companion Volunteers
303-651-8716
Veronica Garcia, Longmont Senior Center.
Do you know someone who could use a regular break from caring for an older family member? Perhaps you're aware of an older adult who lives alone and would enjoy the weekly visits of a special friend. This program matches trained and screened volunteers who visit their older partners for two hours each week and to provide emotional support and respite (or relief) for family caregivers.
-Homestead Adult Day Program
303-772-9152
1380 Tulip Street, Suite M
Longmont, CO 80501
Offers complete day programs. Members can socialize, enjoy entertainment,
planned activities, daily exercise and exiciting outings. The stimulating
environment and social contact help members maintain independence and lead
meaningful lives. Nutritious snacks and lunch are provided. Extended hours
are available. Transportation arrangements are possible. Scholarships are
available. THE COMPANION CENTER is a special Alzheimer's program available
weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
-Homebound Library
Delivery Program
303-651-8784
Longmont Public Library
We don’t want you to get behind on your reading! Homebound delivery of
library materials is available to all Longmont residents who are confined
to home. A volunteer can pick out items for you and they will be delivered
to you regularly. Collections of books are available to retirement/care facilities.
Large or small numbers of books can be chosen for all or particular residents
and they will be replaced with a new collection each month. Available materials
include all regular-type books (except reserve items), an extensive large-type
collection, audio tapes and music on cassette or CD. Videos can be checked
out but there is a limited availability.
-Longmont United Hospital
303-651-5111
www.luhonline.org
-Mental Health Crisis
Line
303-447-1665
-OUR Center
303-772-5529
250 3rd Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
Assistance with emergency services such as food, shelter and clothing
-Poison Control
1-800-332-3073
-File of Life
303-772-2262
CareConnect
Health/medication information written in 'File of Life', placed in the File of Life plastic holder and put on your refrigerator for emergency
personnel. Call CareConnect for program information and application forms.
-Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley
303-772-0432
This agency assists individuals in abusive situations with counseling and emergency shelter.
Health Clinics
-Dental Aid
303-682-2619
They can assist you with discounted dental care. Services are for those on a low-income.
-Salud Family Health
Center
303-776-3250
220 E. Rogers Road
Wide variety of health care services provided to those who income-qualify. Includes dental and mental health services.
Fees charged on sliding scale. Appointments are required. Medicaid accepted.
-PrestigePLUS
303-651-5080
PrestigePLUS is committed to assisting you in taking ownership of your health. The office is staffed by a nurse and an office administrator/personal historian. They are available to discuss health and wellness issues and advance planning matters. You do NOT need to be a member of PrestigePLUS to utilize these services.
Call 303-651-5080 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed on Fridays.
FREE WELLNESS CLINIC WITH A REGISTERED NURSE...2nd and 4nd Mondays, 8:00 a.m. to noon.
-CPWD
(Center for People with Disabilities)
303-772-3250
Call for details on monthly support groups, resource information and other
services.
-Disabled Veterans
303-772-6218
Hospice
-HospiceCare of Boulder
and Broomfield Counties
303-449-7740
www.hospicecareonline.org
Hospice is a special concept of care designed to provide comfort and support
to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds
to cure-oriented treatments. Their goal is to improve the quality of a patient's
end of life by offering comfort, support and dignity. They encourage enrollment
before a patient's last days - many families wait too long to get support.
Call or visit their web site for details.
Hospital
-Longmont United Hospital
303-651-5111
1950 Mountain View Ave.
Longmont, CO
www.luhonline.org
Insurance
-Insurance Consumer Protection
303-894-7499
www.co.dora.state.co.us/insurance
-Medicaid Questions
303-678-6000
-Medicare Assistance
1-800-696-7213, 303-899-5151, 303-678-6113, or 303-441-1546.
Boulder County Aging Services has a program to help people with questions
about Medicare coverage. The Medicare Ombudsman can provide objective information
and assistance regarding Medicare benefits, HMO's, supplemental policies,
Meicare D, beneficiaries' rights and appeals. New to Medicare program 3rd Monday each month. Please register through the Senior Center at 303-651-8411.
Mental
Health
-Seniors Resources Coordinator
303-651-8414
Ruth Waukau
Ruth is available for counseling (up to 8 sessions at no charge) for seniors, caregivers and concerned family members.
-Senior to Senior Peer Counseling
303-651-8414
Ruth Waukau
The Longmont Senior Center now has trained and experienced volunteers who can provide support and understanding from one senior to another. The volunteers are compassionate men and women, all 55+ years or older, who can come to your home or living facility. Thinking about moving or changing your living arrangements? Had a recent loss? Faced with medical decisions? Concerned about finances? Unsure where to go for help? Maybe you have concerns you'd rather not discuss with friends or family. If you know someone who might benefit from having a trained confidential person to help sort things out, contact Ruth at 303-651-8414.
-Mental Health Center of Boulder and Broomfield Counties
303-684-0555 (ongoing)
303-682-1612 (crisis)
303-447-1665 (weekends)
-National Suicide
& Crisis Center
1-800-692-4039
-Boulder County Home Health Care Guide
Pick up at the Longmont Senior Center or online at www.co.boulder.co.us/cs/ag/resources.html, choose Home Healthcare.
-Longmont Paint-A-Thon
303-651-8716
Veronica Garcia, Seniors Resource Specialist
This service is provided free to qualifying homeowners, who are older adults or persons with disabilities who "income qualify." Applications will be available at the beginning of each year. There are a limited number of houses that may be accommodated.
-Save Money on your Utility Bills and Get Ready for Winter
303-440-9373
Get a free carbon monoxide test, furnace tune-up and insulation if you and your home qualify! A home may only receive this service once. You can rent or own a house, mobile home, duplex, tri-plex or 4-plex. If you or anyone in your home receives TANF, SSI, OAP, AND or LEAP, you may automatically qualify OR you can qualify by income. BE WISE - WEATHERIZE!
-Snow Chasers
303-651-8495
Contact Kari, Program Coordinator
This City-sponsored volunteer program pairs up elderly or disabled citizens who qualify and are unable to shovel their own walks with volunteers who will take their time to help others comply with the City's snow ordinance and keep sidewalks safe. This is not an emergency services program.
-LEAP
303-651-8716
LEAP is designed to help eligible low-income households with winter home heating costs. For more information, call your county department of social services, toll-free 1-866-HEATHELP.
-Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate
303-651-8411
Pick up an application form from the Longmont Senior Center.
-Property Tax Work Off
303-651-8716
Veronica Garcia, Seniors Resource Specialist
-CareConnect Handyman Fix-it Program
303-772-2262
Volunteer handymen will make minor household repairs for seniors, including the installation of grab bars.
-Meals on Wheels
303-772-0540
Home-delivered meals throughout the Longmont area are available to help older
adults stay healthy and independent.
-Veronica
Garcia, Longmont Senior Center Resource Specialist
303-651-8716
Veronica Garcia (veronica.garcia@ci.longmont.co.us )
She is available to help you with information and referral regarding your housing needs and concerns.
-Longmont Housing
Authority
303-651-8581
Longmont, CO 80501
-Longmont Community Housing Programs
303-651-8530
Contact Molly McElroy
Find out about purchasing a home, housing rehabilitation, weatherization and making your home accessible.
-Boulder County Housing
Authority
303-441-3929
2040 14th
Boulder, CO 80302
The above agencies can give you information on affordable housing options
as well as programs for maintaining/repairing your home. They will also have
information regarding Section 8 housing vouchers.
-Project HOPE
303-441-3945
This program provides housing assistance and supportive services to frail,
older persons living in Boulder County. They enable frail, older adults age
62 and older to rent safe and affordable housing and to receive the services
they need to live with dignity, safety and security.
-Reverse Mortgage Information or Home Foreclosure Prevention
720-564-2279 (hotline)
1-877-601-4673
Particularly for social security and medicaid.
-Senior Housing
Guide for Boulder County
Pick up a copy at the Longmont Senior Center or go online at www.co.boulder.co.us/cs/ag.resources.html,
choose HousingGuide. This publication lists the assisted living/nursing homes
in Boulder County, along with amenities.
-Legal Aid
303-449-7575
A paralegal from Boulder County Legal Services is available to assist low-income
older persons with legal issues. Participants must be 60+ and Boulder County
residents.
-AARP Legal Services Network (LSN)
1-888-687-2277 or online www.aarp.org/LSN.
As an AARP member, you're entitled to a free 30-minute legal consultation with an attorney in your community who meets AARP Legal Services Network standards of experience and customer service. Additional services are provided at reduced rates.
-Social Security
303-543-9492 or 1-800-772-1213
Boulder County
4949 Pearl East Circle, Suite 101
Boulder, CO 80301
-Boulder County Aging Advisory Council
303-441-4575 or online at www.bouldercounty.org/government/dept/pages/aaa.aspx
Sherry Leach, Boulder County Aging Services Director (sleach@bouldercounty.org).
The council helps in the administration and planning of Older Americans Act programs; gathers information and ideas that could help to coordinate the delivery of senior services; responds effectively to the needs of older adults throughout Boulder County.
-Longmont Folks in Aging
303-651-8415
Michele Waite, Senior Services Manager (michele.waite@ci.longmont.co.us).
This networking group of professionals serving older adults and their caregivers meets the 3rd Thursday every two months from 8:30 am - 10:00 am.
-Longmont Senior Citizens Advisory Board
303-651-8415
Michele Waite, Senior Services Manager (michele.waite@ci.longmont.co.us).
This board is appointed by the Longmont City Council to advise Senior Services about programs of the Senior Center and community concerns and to advocate for services to seniors.
-Park View Cafe
303-772-0540
Longmont Senior Center
910 Longs Peak Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
Come and join us for lunch! Great meals are available daily, Monday through
Friday, in the Park View Cafe. Serving time is 11:30-12:00 noon. Longmont
Meals on Wheels prepares delicious and nutritious meals. Call for information
on fees and menus.
-OUR Center
303-772-5529
250 3rd Ave.
Longmont, CO
Free lunch daily, seven days a week.
FREE Equipment Loans in
Longmont (as available):
Elks
303-776-1055
Moose
303-776-4911
VFW
303-776-8590
-Carry
out Caravan
303-772-2262
This program, sponsored by CareConnect, is a shopping service for Longmont seniors. Grocery orders are delivered free of charge. To be a carry out caravan order taker, deliverer or shopper, Monday through Friday please call CareConnect at 303-772-2262.
-Eldershare
303-652-1307
ElderShare is a membership program developed to assist adults 60+ by providing them with supplemental food items twice a month. There are income guidelines. Call Eldershare for distribution locations and times.
-Food Stamps
303-441-1000
Contact Boulder County Department of Housing & Human Services for eligibility requirements or contact Veronica Garcia at 303-651-8716.
-Personal Locator System
303-441-3643
Colorado Life Trak is a radio transmission based, personal location system operated locally by the Boulder County Sheriff’s office with local law enforcement and rescue agencies. Individuals wear a wristband with a device that allows tracking when the need arises. Applications are available at the Senior Center front desk or can be downloaded from http://www.bouldercounty.org/sheriff/lifetrak.htm
Information can also be found on the Longmont Police web page at:
http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/police/community/coloradolifetrak.htm
-Adult Protective Services
303-441-1000
Operated through Boulder County Department of Health & Human Services. Call to report
physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse or self-neglect.
-Boulder County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
303-441-1173
This is a free service for residents of long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. An ombudsman can help resolve issues that are important to you. They will assist in identifying residents' concerns regarding their care and mediate to reach equitable solutions.
-Safe
Shelter of St. Vrain
303-772-0432
Counseling and shelter services for individuals who are affected by domestic violence and abuse. They also provide safety and support resources.
-Victim Advocate
303-651-8855
The Longmont Police Department has a Victim Advocate Team that serves the needs of people who have been victims of crime in Longmont. They offer emotional support, aid in navigating the legal system and explore ways to ease financial burdens that sometimes accompany a crime.
-Special Transit
303-447-9636
Low cost, door-through-door, wheelchair-accessible transportation. No-fare
(free) or reduced-fare options are available for those who find these fares
a hardship. Rides are scheduled on a first-call, first-served basis. Reservations
are taken Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. by phone or or online at www.specialtransit.org and can be made 1 to 14
days in advance. Same-day rides are sometimes possible if space is available.
Easy Rider Program offers
one-on-one training to teach seniors how to safely and confidently use RTD
and Call-n-Ride. For more information, call 303-447-2848, ext. 105.
-LONGMONT
CALL-N-RIDE
For scheduling information,
contact the phone number for the zone in which your trip starts at
least an hour in advance. For service in Zone A (west
side of Longmont), call 303-994-3551. For service in Zone B (east side
of Longmont), call 303-994-3552. For more information about Longmont Call-N-Ride
or bus routes in the Longmont area, call 303-299-6000 or online at www.RTD-Denver.com
(Routes and Schedules).
-Berthoud
Area Transportation
970-532-3049
For transportation in and around Berthoud, 50¢. Transport out of Berthoud,
including to and from Longmont, $2.00-$5.00 a ride.
-RTD
303-776-4142 (Longmont only information)
303-299-6000
Call for route and schedule information.
www.RTD-Denver.com
-Medical Mobility
303-443-1933, x407
CareConnect's Medical Mobility Program provides transportation services for ambulatory elders and people with disabilities to get to medical appointments within Boulder County. There is a fare.
-Access-a-Ride
303-292-6560
Access-a-Ride provides curb-to-curb transportation to passengers who are unable to use RTD's regular buses and qualify for certification under the guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
-AARP Driver Safety Class
303-651-8411
AARP's unique 8-hour refresher course for drivers age 50+ has been updated.
New information and lively illustrations help you learn how to improve driving
skills and to drive more safely. Graduates may be able to qualify for a discount
on auto insurance. Registration for this class is required through the Longmont Senior Center. Cost is $12.00 for an AARP member, $14.00 if you are not an AARP member. (www.AARP.org/55ALIVE).
-Disabled Veterans
303-772-6218
-VA (Veteran's Administration)
303-776-8502
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