Senior Services in Salida Colorado & Buena Vista Colorado

Upper Arkanas Area Agency on Aging
139 E 3rd Street
Salida, Co 81201
719-539-3341
http://www.upperarkansasareaagencyonaging.org/
Services fall into 5 broad categories:
               I & R
               Community Based Svc’s         
               Home Based Svc’s
               Elder Rights
               NFCSP                         
Within each category a wide range of services and programs are
available such as: Information and Access Services • Information and
Referral/Assistance • Health Insurance Counseling • Client Assessment •
Caregiver Support & Education• Medicare Insurance Education
Community-Based Services  • Senior Centers • Congregate Meals •
Volunteer Opportunities • Transportation • Well Over 60,
Health, Education & Exercise Program • Nutritional Information &
Education
 
In-Home Services • Meals-on-Wheels • Homemakers • Chore Services •
Emergency Services • Personal Care • Respite Care
Elder Rights • Legal Assistance • Elder Abuse Prevention Programs •
Ombudsmen Services
NFCSP (National Family Caregiver Support Program)• Respite Assistance •
Education & Training • Information & Referral • Support Groups
Salida Nutrition Program
 
located @ the Salida Senior Center 305 F Street
serves congregate meals @ 12:00 noon Tuesdays, Thursdays & Friday
Meals on Wheels for Salida &  Buena Vista also served Tuesdays,
Thursdays & Friday call befor 9:30 a.m. for reservations

Emergency Assistance
LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
Department of Social Services
7405 US HWY 50
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-6627

Public Health Nurse
Buena Vista - (719) 395-8493
Blood Pressure Clinic/Home Health Visits

Buena Vista Community Center
Services provided: AARP (meets every 4th Monday of each month),
Young At Heart Potluck (every 2nd Wednesday of each month),
Learning to Play Bridge Class.
715 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-2060

Tax Service Information (719) 395-2060
Social Security Information (800) 772-1213
Medicare Claims (800) 332-6681

Housing
Sunrise Manor Apartments
Buena Vista, CO 81211 / (719) 395-2862

Chaffee County Veterans Services Officer
Information of benefits, assistance
(719) 539-6627 / 1-800-332-6742

WOMEN'S Resource Center
Services provided: Information and referral, crisis intervention. (719) 539-7347