Resources for Residents and Families
Helpful Organizations
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.
LeadingAge represents more than 5,000 nonprofit aging services providers and other mission-minded organizations that touch millions of lives every day. Alongside members and 38 state partners, the organization uses applied research, advocacy, education, and community-building to make America a better place to grow old.
LeadingAge Colorado provides resources and education to help Colorado residents solve the challenges of today’s aging care industry. The organization promotes policies that support providers in helping seniors live their best, fullest life.
InnovAge (PACE Program) provides all-inclusive care that includes primary and specialty care, medications, coordination, transportation, meals, and more. Funded by Medicare and Medicaid, most seniors enroll at little to no cost.
Seniors Blue Book has helped millions of seniors & caregivers navigate the confusing world of senior housing, senior care, resources and services since 1983.
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) is public health insurance for Coloradans who qualify.
National Council on Aging is an organization focused on improving the lives of millions of older adults by providing trusted, unbiased information to older adults and their caregivers.
National Institute on Aging leads the federal government in conducting and supporting research on aging and the health and well-being of older people.
Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services.
U.S. Social Security Administration
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living aims to improve the lives of the millions of elderly and individuals with disabilities who receive long-term or post-acute care each day.
Colorado Health Care Association and Center for Assisted Living exists to improve care in Colorado from skilled nursing to rehab, memory care to assisted living through education, advocacy, and political action.
Informational Articles and Tools
AARP Magazine: Tips When Choosing a Nursing Home
Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare Tool
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment COVID-19 Vaccination Locator
