Resources
New 911 Emergency Notification
9-1-1 dispatch centers in Boulder County enhance services and emergency notification with Smart911
Front Range Aging Solo Network
Are you aging solo or growing older without traditional family support? If so, this resource and education group aims to connect solo agers to each other, provide a supportive environment, and offer learning opportunities to members.
When: 2nd Mondays, 4pm.
Email amandameier@trucare.org to be added to the invitation list or join the private Facebook group to connect and stay up to date with meeting topics and upcoming events.
Generation Exchange
Provides free technology help for older adults through virtual one-on-one technology workshops. Learn more here.
Via Mobility Services
Via Mobility services is a door-to-door transportation service that helps riders travel to shopping, doctor visits, and other destinations in and around Boulder County.
Anyone 60+ or adults with disabilities in Boulder County can call a Via Mobility Specialist to get registered as a Via Client at 303-444-3043. Once registered call 303-447-9636 to make an appointment for transportation.
Ride Free Lafayette
The Ride Free Lafayette program, a free, on-demand, door-to-door bus service connects people to places within the City of Lafayette! Residents and visitors can use the Ride Free Lafayette service to connect to transit stops, get to medical appointments or work, run errands, visit the community center, and much more!
Mobility For All
Want to feel more confident using smartphone apps that help you get around?
Call 720-564-2218 for details.
Mobility for All is collaborating with community partners throughout Boulder County to offer transportation-related technology workshops to help community members of all ages and abilities feel more comfortable using transportation apps such as: Google Maps, Transit App, Lyft, Uber, and RTD Mobile Tickets.
Virtual workshops can be found at boco.org/M4AEvents
Alzheimer's Association - Dementia Caregivers Support Group - virtual
Support groups are for family or friends who have a loved one with any kind of dementia. Groups are facilitated by volunteers who are screened, trained, and supervised by the Alzheimer's Association. Visit www.alz.org or call 800-272-3900 to find a Support Group that fits your schedule. For more information, contact Ralph Patrick 720-699-9319 or rpatrick@alz.org.
Cultivate's Carry-out Caravan
This program connects members of the community with older adults who face the challenge of securing reliable access to groceries. Friendly volunteers provide caring assistance throughout the entire process of ordering, purchasing and delivering groceries from their partner, King Soopers, straight to older adults’ homes. Call 303-443-1933 or visit www.cultivate.ngo
AARP Tax Help
For the latest information on AARP’s free tax aide program, please check https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/ or https://cotaxaide.org/appt/
AARP Smart Driver Classes - Virtual
Looking for a discount on your car insurance while brushing up on your driving skills? While in-person classes are cancelled, you can still take the course online with a special 25% off discount through April 30, 2021. Website: www.aarpdriversafety.org Promo code for 25% off discount: DRIVINGSKILLS
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Applications for the winter heating bill assistance program through Discover Goodwill are accepted Nov 1 through Apr 30 each year. Applications are available at the Senior Center, and our Resource Coordinator can provide assistance if help is needed with filling out the application. For additional information about LEAP, contact 1-888-775-5327.
Meals, Grocery Shopping, Pickup and Delivery Services
- King Soopers - King Soopers offers online shopping with options for self-pickup ($4.95) or delivery ($9.95). Visit www.kingsoopers.com , create an account and make sure to select the correct pickup location at the top of the webpage. Digital coupons available online, too. Please note that due to high demand, online orders and delivery may be limited.
- Instacart - Instacart costs $7.99 for one-hour delivery or $5.99 for two-hour or more delivery (you can select one-hour time windows), though the price can increase at particularly busy times. For free two-hour delivery on orders $35+, you can pay a $149 yearly membership. A tip gets added on automatically. You have to sign up and order online at www.instacart.com. Instacart serves King Soopers, Sprouts, Vitamin Cottage, Costco, Sam’s Club, Safeway and Petco in this area.
- Sister Carmen- For those who get groceries from Sister Carmen, they have switched from a shopping model to preparing pre-packaged food boxes available on their normal days and time. Call 303-665-4342.
- Community Food Share/Elder Share - Community Food Share & Elder Share is another free food pantry/grocery warehouse for income qualified residents. They have switched from a shopping model to preparing pre-packaged food boxes. Call 303-652-3663.
- Meals On Wheels - Coal Creek MoW delivers hot meals and occasional “blizzard bags” full of groceries and household essentials. Cost is on a sliding scale. Call 303-665-0566 to request services. www.coalcreekmow.org *As of 3/16, the congregate meal site at Josephine Commons is closed. They are providing deliveries only at this time.
Public Assistance Benefits
- Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado - BCAAA’s ADRC is still providing assistance by phone for people needing streamlined eligibility determination for public programs. 303-441-1617
- BoCo Housing and Human Services - HHS can provide phone assistance with housing waitlists, applications and some public assistance programs information. 303-441-1000
Medical and Medicare Resources
- Chinook Pharmacy - Chinook Pharmacy does home delivery of prescriptions. 720-458-4887
- Dispatch Health - Dispatch Health does house calls on-demand 7 days a week and works with all major health insurance. 303-500-1518. *As of 3/13/20, they are still able to handle new clients.
- BCAAA Medicare Counseling Program - People approaching their 65th birthday and those already on Medicare can still make an appointment for 1:1 counselling by phone. 303-441-1546