COVID-19 Resources for Coloradans Age 50 and Older

Hands together Coronavirus Resources

Resources from across Colorado and the nation to help address questions and concerns related to Covid-19, including new funding sources that have become available since the outbreak.

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COLORADO

AARP – Colorado
Information, health, and food assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak in Colorado. Source: English & Spanish.

Colorado Care Planning - Advance Care Planning
Planning for future medical wishes if you should ever be unable to make those decisions for yourself. Source.

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
Colorado HCPF will update this page frequently as the situation changes and more is learned. Source.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
CDPHE is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), its local Public Health Agencies (LPHA) and communities to provide updated information. Source.

Area Agency on Aging – Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)
Area Agency on Aging: Protecting the well-being of older adult population and their caregivers. Source.

Joining Vision and Action
These funders have money for nonprofits affected by the coronavirus. Source.

Rose Community - COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits and Funders
Information will be updated regularly as new giving opportunities and resources emerge. Source.

Cities Across the State

Boulder
City preparedness updates. Source.

Colorado Springs
COVID-19: What the City of Colorado Springs is doing around the outbreak. Source.

Denver: Mayor Michael B. Hancock's Office
City preparedness updates. Source.

Fort Collins
Emergency preparedness and security:
City preparedness updates and emergency information. Source.

Grand Junction
Services and partner information updated regularly. Source.

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Hands together Coronavirus ResourcesAARP
Health: Latest Updates on Coronavirus. Source.

Alzheimer's Association
Tips for Dementia Caregivers. Source.

Family Caregiver Alliance
Resources & Articles for Family Caregivers. Source.

Harvard’s Online Risk Assessment Map
This map allows people to check the state, or the county, where they live and see a COVID-19 risk rating of green, yellow, orange or red. Source.

The John A. Hartford Foundation
Resources for Older Adults, Family Caregivers and Health Care Providers. Source.

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
News and Resources. Source.

National Council on Aging (NCOA)
General resources from NCOA related to coronavirus. Source.

“Encouraging Older Adults to Stay Active and Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic.” Tips and resources for communicating with older adults about the importance of staying active. Source.

Next Avenue
Compilation of Next Avenue’s coverage of the coronavirus. Source.

VOX
How Older People Can Use Tech to Stay Healthy & Connected Video chats, food delivery apps and more. Source.

LAist
A Guide for Seniors On Coping In The Age Of Coronavirus Tips & resources for older adults on social distancing and self-isolation. Source.