Other Health

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Benefit Resources for Seniors and the Disabled - AARP Benefits Quick Link

  Use the Benefits Quick Link tool to find the state, federal, and private programs for which you are eligible. Help your family members find public benefits, grandparents raising grandchildren. Content Detail

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  AARP

• 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

• Healthcare for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services

  This Web site explains the rules for TRICARE. This is health care for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), their families, and survivors. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Defense

• The Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)

  PERA provides public employees of the State of Colorado with retirement, disability and survivors benefits. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• What to do when TRICARE says no

  If you have a dispute with a decision about your benefits made by TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) or by a TRICARE contractor (in regards to your Military Healthcare Plan), you have the right to to ask for another opinion on the decision. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Defense

• Where can I get health care from the Indian Health Service?

  Find an Indian Health Service facility near you. Content Detail

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  U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Indian Health Service

• Children's Mental Health: Resource List

  Links to resources about medications, special needs, school, behavior, depression, coping skills for children and adolescents. Content Detail

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  Mental Health America

• Community Mental Health Centers

  These Centers serve as the single point of access for a variety of community based mental health resources and services. Content Detail

  By:

  Colorado Department of Human Services

• Finding an Advocate

  This is a list of advocate groups that can assist people with disabilities with legal issues. It includes contact information, as well as a brief summary of the kinds of issues each organization handles. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services - Denver, CO