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Find Colorado State caregiving resources, Colorado healthcare resources, Colorado caregiver support groups, and local and State resources for those taking care of a loved one. We will continue to update these resources to include individual Colorado county caregiving resources and information. State & County Caregiving ResourcesAlzheimer's Association of Colorado The Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter is the premier source of information and support for over 63,000 Coloradoans with Alzheimer's disease. Families throughout the state have access to support services through regional offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Durango, Grand Junction, Fort Collins, and Greeley. http://www.alzco.org/index.asp For more information contact: Client Resource Group Client Resources Group are an authorized provider of the American Red Cross Family Caregiver program, a series of nine one-hour modules to help participants gain an understanding of what is involved in caring for a loved one. http://www.clinicresourcegroup.com/caregivers.html For more information contact: Colorado Caregiver This site, funded by the Denver Regional Council of Governments Agency on Aging provides tips, tools and help to Denver-area caregivers. http://www.coloradocaregiver.org/caregiver/resources.shtml Colorado Commission on Aging The Colorado Commission on Aging was established in 1964 to inform and advise decision makers and to advocate for the quality of life of all seniors. Colorado has the seventh fastest growing aging population in the U.S. In the year 2010, there will be more than 770,000 seniors age 60 and over in Colorado. From the years 2000 - 2010, the numbers of these seniors will increase 39%. Centenarians are the fastest growing segment of the American population. Did you know that four out of every five Centenarians are women? Currently, there are about 600 Coloradans 100 years old or older. In 2010, there will be approximately 700 coloradans 100 years or older. By the year 2050, the Census Bureau predicts there will be over 850,000 Centenarians in the United States. The United Nations predicts that by the year 2050, over two million persons in the world will be 100 years or older. http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/aas/commissiononaging_index.htm For more information contact: Colorado Neurological Institution CNI Stroke Center Sometimes, just knowing there are others in the same situation can make a world of difference for a patient or caregiver. Having an opportunity to talk to someone who has been through a similar experience can be both encouraging and healing. CNI has several support groups available to patients trying to cope with neurological conditions. http://www.thecni.org/stroke/support.htm For more information contact: Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency of Aging The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) serves as the region's Area Agency on Aging, planning and coordinating a continuum of services available to older adults living in the Denver metropolitan area http://www.drcog.org/index.cfm?page=AgingServices For more information contact: National Stroke Association NSA reaches out to people who want to learn more about stroke, have survived a stroke, know someone who has suffered a stroke, or care for a stroke survivor. http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=CARE For more information contact: Professional Pediatric Home Care, Inc Professional Pediatric Home Care, Inc. was established in 1979 to provide home nursing services to severely ill children. Today, we have over 400 children receiving home care services which include physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as nursing care. http://www.pediatrichomecare.com For more information contact: Rocky Mountain MS Center The mission of the Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center is to help people living with MS and their families lead a quality life by providing individualized care, support, education and research. By combining patient care services, education and research into one comprehensive program, the MS Center accomplishes its mission and improves the quality of life for MS patients. http://www.mscenter.org/index.php For more information contact: Senior DayBreak Grand Valley Senior Daybreak is a program designed to provide a stimulating, loving environment for senior citizens, and respite for their caregivers. Monday thru Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seniors can spend all or part of their day with other seniors in relaxed, safe and enjoyable surroundings. For more information contact: Seniors, Inc. If you live in Adams, Arapahoe or Denver County and are providing ongoing care for a family member or loved one, you may apply for temporary relief help from Seniors Inc. This is a chance for you to get away from the routine of caregiving - to rest and relax - and let us take care of your responsibilities. http://www.seniorsinc.org/caregiver.htm For more information contact:
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