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Area Agency on Aging
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The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) serves as the region's Area Agency on Aging, planning and coordinating a continuum of services available to older adults living in the Denver metro area (excluding Boulder County). DRCOG
assesses
the needs of the region's seniors and develops strategies to meet them through its four-year plan . For general information, please contact the Area Agency on Aging at 303-455-1000.
NEW!! Request information from the Area Agency on Aging using our new online system. Click here to enter your request.
Need help finding the right long-term care facility for your loved one? Download brochures on choosing a good
nursing home or assisted living residence, or call DRCOG at 455-1000 to talk to an ombudsman about this very important choice.
The DRCOG Board of Directors and the State Unit on Aging have approved a new Four-Year Area Plan on Aging for the region, including Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Douglas, Gilpin and Jefferson counties, and the City and County of Broomfield and the City and County of Denver. The plan lays out how the Area Agency on Aging will translate its passionate commitment to improve aging in the community to action and specific services. Read more.
Getting There: A guide to transportation for older adults in the Denver metro regionhas been produced by the Getting There Collaborative, a transportation initiative of the Colorado Health Foundation and Rose Community Foundation. The guide is also available in Spanish. The guide is available as an oversize printed document by calling 303-480-6733 or by email. It may also be downloaded from the Getting There Collaborative Web site .
County by county reports from DRCOG's 2004 Strengths and Needs Assessment are now available. These reports focus on the strengths and needs of seniors in specific counties throughout the region.
A new Web site makes it easier for consumers to find the information they need to plan for long-term care. Visit the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information Web site to learn what you need to know about long-term care planning, services and financing options.
The DRCOG Board of Directors recently endorsed the findings of an EPA-funded Smart Growth and Aging Project, authorizing staff to continue working on future activities in the area of
senior-friendly development.
Read more...
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