SeniorHousingNet put out this Emergency Housing Guide for seniors and their families to help put the best available options all in one place. Take a look or call your local public health office if you need help making sense of these resources.
https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/advice-and-planning/emergency-housing-guide
Our respite service provides caregivers with two hours per week of respite care relief.
Assessments are completed on both the caregiver and the one receiving the care. Duties can include light cooking, or spending time with the person being cared for, in order to give respite relief to the primary caregiver.
For more information email Janet Reynolds at MCOffice@silverthreadphd.org or call 719-658-2416.
We offer many senior services in Hinsdale County including:
- Counseling for older adults and adults with disabilities over 18 years of age
- Homemaker services
- Chronic disease prevention and management classes
- Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counseling
- Assistive devices available for loan
Hinsdale County Senior Resources operates in conjunction with Region 10 Area Agency on Aging.
For more information contact Jodi, our Hinsdale County Senior Care Coordinator at 970-944-0321, or email jodi@silverthreadphd.org.
Everyone enjoys a hot, home-cooked meal now and then!
In Creede
If you are 60+ years of age, join us Monday – Friday, 11:00am-12:30pm in the Virginia Christensen Multi-Use Facility (aka The Old Gym) in Creede to see what culinary goodness Julie Meiser has cooked up!
The discounted lunch price for those who can pay is $3 and Ladies Aid pays for any others.
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, all meals are being delivered.
This is a year-round program and everyone is welcome.
Contact Mineral County Senior Services Coordinator, Janet Reynolds, for more details at 719-658-2416.
In Lake City
Our Hinsdale County office is starting a lunch delivery program for seniors in Lake City that will begin in January 2021. For more information or to sign up contact our Hinsdale County Senior Care Coordinator, Jodi Lindsey, at 970-944-0321
If you are 60 years or older and need a little help around your home, we can help.
Let one of our homemakers assist you two hours a week with general cleaning, light housekeeping, light cooking, and chores. There are no income verifications required to avail of this service - assessments are completed based on mobility and health needs.
Hinsdale County:
For more information email Jodi Linsey: jodi@silverthreadphd.org or call 970-944-0321.
Mineral County:
For more information email Janet Reynolds at MCOffice@silverthreadphd.org or call 719-658-2416.
For those over the age of 60, there is a monthly supplemental food box available once a month.
In order to receive this benefit, you will need to meet income requirements and verification.
Hinsdale County:
For more information email Jodi Linsey: jodi@silverthreadphd.org or call 970-944-0321.
Mineral County:
For more information email Janet Reynolds at MCOffice@silverthreadphd.org or call 719-658-2416.
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