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High Country Area Agency on Aging Resources

This information is provided to you as a community resource. The High Country Council of Government's Area Agency on Aging, sponsor of this information service, makes no representations or warranties regarding the quality or availability of products or services provided by these agencies.
The links below will take you to their respective services/programs.

GENERAL INFORMATION & REFERRAL, COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Primary Resource Information & Referral Agencies
...State Offices on Aging
...High Country Area Agency on Aging
...Cooperative Extension
...AARP
...Additional Resources
Senior Centers
Municipal Offices on Aging
Home Delivered Meals
Congregate Meal Sites
Transportation Planning
...Public or Subsidized Transportation
...Medical Transportation.

CONSUMER HELP AND INFORMATION

Prescription Drug Discount Programs
Safety and Security
...Consumer Protection
...Police
...Victim/Witness Assistance
Finances and Estate Planning
...Taxes
Veterans Services
Advocacy, Legal Self Empowerment
...Advocacy
...Legal Resources
...Guardianship
...To Obtain Legal Records
...Elected Representatives
...Voting Resources/Absentee Ballots
Employment
Education and Leisure
...Colleges and Universities
...Elderhostel
...Computer Clubs
...Dancers/Entertainers
...Publications
...Sports
...Safe Driving Classes
...Touring the High Country
Volunteer Opportunities

SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE & MEDICAID INSURANCE INFORMATION

Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
...Insurance Advocacy
...Social Security
...Medicare
...SHIIP

MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Hospital Health Care Systems
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Medical Equipment and Adaptive Services
Disability and Rehabilitation Services
Health and Wellness Programs
Health-Related Agencies and Services
...AIDS
...Alcohol Assistance
...Alzheimer's Disease
...Arthritis/Lupus
...Asthma/Allergy
...Cancer Support
...Cerebral Palsy
...Diabetes
...Drug and Poison
...Drug Abuse and Treatment Centers
...Epilepsy
...Heart
...Huntington's Disease
...Kidney
...Leukemia
...Lung
...Neurological Disease
...Nutrition
...Ostomy
...Pain
...Parkinson's Disease
...Stroke

CRISIS, MENTAL HEALTH AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Social Services and Emergency Assistance
...Emergency Management Coordinators
...American Red Cross
...Ambulance and Rescue Squads
...Elder Abuse and Neglect
...Adult Protective/Human Services
Mental Health Counseling
Adult Day Services/Treatment
Respite Care
Companionship

HOUSING AND SKILLED HEALTH FACILITIES

Housing Options
..Information and Referral
...Subsidized Housing
...Property Tax Credit Claim
Senior Apartment Buildings
...Reverse Mortgage Counselors
Home Improvement and Chore Services
Assisted Living Facilities
Nursing Facilities

GLOSSARY