Long Term Care

• Guardianship and Conservatorship Video: Opposing, Changing and Ending

  This video will define Guardianship and Conservatorship, as well as explain the steps for appointment. It will also explain what to do if you oppose a Guardianship or Conservatorship that is being appointed to you, or if you would like to change or end a current Guardianship or Conservatorship. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Assistance for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities

  This program investigates complaints made by (and on behalf of) residents of long-term care facilities. Most complaints resolved through this program do not involve agency action or litigation. Content Detail

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  National Long Term Care Ombudsman

• Long term care insurance

  This website page has questions and answers such as "What is long-term care?, What does it cost?" and information about insurance policies. Content Detail

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  State of Colorado Division of Insurance

• Nursing Homes - Information you Need to Know PDF

  This brochure has information such as what types of questions you should ask when looking for a nursing home, what the program and payment options are, helpful Internet sites and also associations that you can turn to for help. Click on "Nursing Homes - Information you Need to Know" for more information. (You need to have Acrobat Reader to pull up the forms available in this packet. Scroll down and click on the Acrobat icon to download a copy.) Content Detail

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  American Bar Association and the Law in Public Service Committee of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

• 10 Things to Know About Assisted Living

  An article by Jane Gross provides advice from a geriatrician (doctor who specializes in elder care) for individuals seeking to understand their options for Assisted Living Content Detail

• Assisted Living and Nursing Home Issues

  This chapter of the Senior Law Handbook has information such as how to select a good assisted living or nursing home facility, the range of housing options, residents' rights, home care and much more. (The Senior Law Handbook is a project of the Colorado Bar Association's Elder Law and Trust and Estate Section Members.) Content Detail

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  Colorado Bar Association - Senior Law Handbook

• Care for the Caregiver Tips - Respite Care

  Access this site to learn about Respite Care and to read helpful tips for caregivers. Are you in danger of burnout? Caregivers are at increased risk of depression and other symptoms of distress. If you're feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, that's understandable - this is a difficult time for you…and help is available. Content Detail

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  HelpGuide.org - Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyles, Seniors & Aging

• Colorado Designated Beneficiaries Law

  Designated Beneficiary Agreements provide a new tool for estate planning, giving Coloradans access to a low-cost and convenient method for making plans for end-of-life decisions, inheritance, and other protections related to health care and medical emergencies. Content Detail

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  Colorado Designated Beneficiaries

• Long Term Care

  This program promotes quality and cost-effective care services for frail older adults who need personal attention and family support in order to stay independent and out of a nursing home. Click on the title "Long Term Care" for more information. Content Detail

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  Total Longterm Care

• Nursing home issues

  Helpful information on choosing and evaluating a nursing home, talking with family about placement, resident rights and resolving disputes. Content Detail

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  Elder Law Answers

• Office of Dispute Resolution

  If you have a legal dispute, the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) may be able to help. This link will take you to their homepage. The ODR exists to establish and make available dispute resolution programs and services within the Colorado Judicial Branch. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch

• Resource Directory for Persons 60 years of age or older

  Directory providing resources for transportation, hospice, consumer affairs/legal assistance, housing, employment, health clinics, vision, health insurance, etc... Content Detail

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  Denver Regional Council of Governments/DRCOG

• Senior Citizen's Resources

  The following topics are covered on this site: Consumer Protection for Seniors Education, Jobs and Volunteerism for Seniors End-of-Life Issues Federal and State Agencies for Seniors Health for Seniors Housing for Seniors Laws and Regulations Concerning Seniors Money and Taxes for Seniors Retirement Content Detail

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  usa.gov