The Caregiver Services and Support team helps caregivers access resources in the community. This program supports caregivers in all stages of the caregiving journey.
The Area Agency on Aging is the Denver area’s designated organization to address the needs of the region's older adults and people living with disabilities by providing comprehensive services, essential support and compassionate advocacy.
Caregiver information and assistance
Navigating the world of caregiving can be challenging, especially with so much information to wade through. Area Agency on Aging experts can provide accurate information and assistance tailored to each person's unique caregiving situation. Program professionals can help explain benefits and connect caregivers with local resources via telephone or Contact Caregiver Services and Support or via telephone at 303-480-5656 .
Topics include:
- Navigating challenging caregiving situations.
- Finding in-home services for care for older adults.
- Explaining housing and placement options: independent living, assisted living and nursing facilities.
- Paid caregiving.
- Respite resources.
- Referrals to caregiver education programs and counseling services.
- End-of-life options and services.
- Referrals to disease-specific caregiving resources and support groups.
Caregiver respite
The program offers valuable information and referrals to trusted providers. Eligible caregivers can access respite services, receive an opportunity to recharge and take a break from caregiving duties. A one-time voucher provides up to 32 hours of in-home care to be used within 90 days from receipt of the award.
Caregiver respite voucher eligibility
Family caregiver
Must meet one of the following criteria:
- Must be aged 18 or older who is the unpaid, informal and primary family caregiver of an adult age 60 or older or an adult 18 to 59 with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction.
- Must be a caregiver age 55 or older who is living and caring for an adult age 18 to 59 with a disability.
Care recipient
- Must not currently receive care or support services through Medicaid waivers, Veterans Affairs or other respite programs.
- Must be unable to perform at least two activities of daily living.
The program is a free service for eligible caregivers.