General Information on COVID-19
CDC
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet
- COVID-19 Info Page on Older Adults
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 Checklist: Older Persons
Other Resources
- Coronavirus and Older Adults: Your Questions Answered (AARP)
- COVID-19 Q&A (WHO)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 Frequently Asked Questions (FDA)
- Coronavirus Rumor Control (FEMA)
- Coronavirus: What You Need to Know – National Governors Association
- Resources for Older Adults and their Families related to COVID-19 (CO Dept of Health)
Tools to Find Resources
- Covid-19 assistance searchable database
- AARP Colorado
- 2-1-1 Colorado
- Colorado Department of Human Services
- Senior Access Points of Larimer County
Health and Mental Wellbeing
- AARP Neighbors Helping Neighbors
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Stress and Coping
- CO National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID-19 Information Guide
- County health department offices
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: Staying Safe During COVID-19
- Online Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings During COVID-19
Food Assistance
- Meals on Wheels
- Project Angel Heart (Denver and Colorado Springs)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Volunteers of America
- Many
grocery stores are offering senior hours to those aged 60+.
- Safeway: Open to seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9am.
- Whole Foods: Open to seniors one hour before they open to the general public. Store hours vary by location.
- King Soopers: Open to seniors only during the first hour of opening on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Financial Resources
- The federal and state tax filing and payment deadlines have been extended from April 15 to July 15.
- COVID-19 Tax Resources
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Internal Revenue Service: Coronavirus Tax Relief
Unemployment Benefits
Transportation Resources
Recognizing and Avoiding Scams
- Advice for seniors to avoid COVID-19 scams
- Federal Trade Commission advice on avoiding coronavirus scams
Resources for Caregivers
- Alzheimer’s Association Tips for Dementia Caregivers
- Colorado Department of Human Services caregiver support
- Family Caregiver Alliance
General Resources for Older Adults
Phone Numbers and Hotlines
- CO Health Emergency Line: 1-877-462-2911
- CO Crisis Services (available 24/7): 1-844-493-8255
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Alzheimer’s Association Helpline (for families of loved ones with dementia): 800-272-3900
Area Agency on Aging Local Offices
- Connect older adults with caregiver support, nutrition services, transportation, in-home services, and care coordination and outreach.
- County phone numbers:
- Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, Jefferson: 303.445.1000
- Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache: 719.589.4511
- Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, San Juan: 970.264.0501
- Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Prowers: 719.383.3166
- Boulder: 303.441.3570
- Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake: 719.539.3341
- Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln: 719.348.5562 Ext. 5
- Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel: 970.249.2436
- Garfield, Mesa, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt: 970.248.2717
- Huerfano, Las Animas: 719.845.1133
- Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Pitkin, Summit: 970.468.0295
- El Paso, Park, Teller: 719.471.2096
- Larimer: 970.498.7750
- Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Yuma: 970.867.9409
- Pueblo: 719.583.6317
- Weld: 970.346.6950
Resources by Location
- Adams
County
- Emergency Management Plan
- Includes information on housing stability.
- Emergency Management Plan
- Arapahoe County Alert Center
- Broomfield City & County News Center
- Clear Creek County COVID-19 Response Updates
- Denver City & County COVID-19 Information
- Douglas County COVID-19 and County Services
- Gilpin County. Closure and Essential Services Updates
- Jefferson County COVID-19 Information
- Park County COVID-19 Information
- City of Aurora COVID-19 Resources
- City of Boulder Information about COVID-19
- City of Lakewood Coronavirus Resource Center
- City of Westminster COVID-19 Information
Recursos en Español
- Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades: Coronavirus
- Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades – hoja informativa
- Organización Mundial de la Salud: Preguntas y Respuestas sobre la Enfermedad Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Consejo Nacional sobre el Envejecimiento: Lo que los adultos mayores necesitan saber
- La Comisión Federal de Comercio consejos para evitar las estafas relacionadas con el coronavirus
- Asociación de Alzheimer: Consejos para Cuidadores de Demencia
- Solicitud de Asistencia Pública de Colorado (SNAP) en español
- Departamento del Trabajo y Empleo de Colorado: Escenarios en la Pandemia y Beneficios Disponibles de Desempleo)
- Para hacer preguntas en español sobre el COVID-19 (al Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado, llama 303-389-1687 o 1-877-462-2911).
