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• Being your Own Health Care Advocate

  This includes three steps to being your own health care advocate, how to share in medical decisions, how to get the right amount of health care and ten ways to stay healthy. Read More

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  Dr. Leslie Reitman

• Can I get government health benefits?

  This is a free, confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive. Content Detail

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  govbenefits.gov

• Citizens' Advocate Corps

  This group assists Colorado citizens with state government issues and concerns. The Advocates serve as special representatives to agencies in state government to assist citizens in their interaction with state agencies. Read More

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  State of Colorado, Citizens Advocate Office

• Division of Aging and Adult Services

  The Division of Aging and Adult Services (AAS) will efficiently and effectively provide human services in support of independent living, self-sufficiency, safety and dignity goals. These goals are on behalf of adults age 18 and over who have disabilities or functional impairments or are otherwise at risk. As a Division, we act upon Colorado Department of Human Service's vision to be the nation's leader in helping individuals, families and communities to be safe and independent. Content Detail

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  Colorado Department of Human Services

• Do-It Yourself Health Tips

  This website has facts and do-it-yourself tips on everything from understanding your medical costs to selecting the right health care partner. Content Detail

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  Colorado Health Guide

• Find a Community Health Center in Your Area

  Go to this website, choose the county where you live, and it will give you a listing of community health centers in your area. Content Detail

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  Colorado Community Health Network

• Find Local Services for Seniors

  This nationwide toll-free service will help older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors. Call the Eldercare Locator anytime from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. mountain time at 1.800.677.1116. Click on the link for more information. Content Detail

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  U.S. Administration on Aging

• Get the Best Care out of the Health Care System

  Information on this site includes everything from health insurance to women's health issues, with the goal of helping you take control of your health care. Content Detail

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  HealthCareCoach.com

• Healthcare for Amercan Indian and Alaska Native Women

  The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a part of the Federal government that manages hospitals and clinics for American Indians/Alaska Natives. Only American Indians/Alaska Natives from federally recognized tribes can get health care in this system. Click on the link to learn more about this resource. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Minority Women's Health

• Hiring A Home Health Care Worker

  If you are going to hire a home health care worker, there are many things you will need to consider. Click on this website to figure out your options. Content Detail

  By:

  AARP

• Hospice Patients Alliance

  This site has information such as symptom management, protecting your loved one, patient rights, how to deal with hospices, the laws and more. (Click on the site for more information.) Content Detail

• Living Wills - Information and Forms

  A living will is a document you sign telling your doctor not to use artificial life support measures if you become terminally ill. A sample living will consistent with Colorado law is included. Read More

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  Colorado Bar Association

• Medicare Information and Help

  This group provides education, advocacy, and legal assistance to help elders and people with disabilities obtain necessary healthcare, focusing on the needs of Medicare beneficiaries, people with chronic conditions, and those in need of long-term care. The organization is involved in writing, education, and litigation activities of importance to Medicare beneficiaries nationwide. Content Detail

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  The Center for Medicare Advocacy

• Pharmacy Program

  If you meet certain conditions, free or low cost medications may be available to you. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Planning and Communicating about Incapacity, Long-term Care and End-of-Life Issues

  Learn more about how you can prepare for your own better ending or how you can assist a loved one with their own better ending by exploring and using the information and materials included in this site. Content Detail

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  UMass Memorial Health Care