Colorado Respite Coalition

11/09/2025

Are you caring for an adult 65+? Explore resources available to family members caring for older adults, including medical management, financial guidance, senior housing, and more.

https://coloradorespitecoalition.org/resources-this-way/older-adults/

11/08/2025

Calling All Caregivers:

Join us as we Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month at a Virtual Tea Party, Thursday, Nov. 20th 12:00-1:00 MST where you can Sip, Share & Shine!

Grab your favorite mug and wear a favorite hat!

The first 40 registrants providing their mailing address will receive a Goodie Box prior to the event. Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caregivers-virtual-tea-party-tickets-1924478259279

11/07/2025

We’ve curated lists of statewide, low-cost or free resources available to family members caring for older adults, adults with disabilities and kids with disabilities.

If you’re not sure where to start, start here! The resources on this page will help you figure out the benefits your family qualifies for.

https://coloradorespitecoalition.org/resources-this-way/not-sure-where-to-begin-start-here/

11/05/2025

RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS THIS WAY.

Are you taking care of a family member or friend? If you’re looking for a sign, this is it. Lighten the load of caregiving duties by finding resources that help. Visit https://coloradorespitecoalition.org/resources-this-way/ to get started.

During the month of November we’ll be unveiling some pretty awesome artwork showing what caregiving can be like. Follow along with us to see more.

And, please share this post with a friend who could use some extra support!

10/30/2025

Every 14 seconds, an older adult visits the emergency room for a fall-related injury.

Lower your risk:

➡️ Find an evidence-based prevention program using the Eldercare Locator: https://click.connect.hhs.gov/?qs=513c61a4a86db0daae2a06d5f62c06216dee0360c4c8d0e7e18ce91ad8bcbff6551bd0357aafac1f40f35b8d1bf4d67705245d5781020ef0
➡️ Stay active to maintain balance, strength, and flexibility.
➡️ Remove tripping hazards and improve lighting in the home.
➡️ Review medications with a doctor or pharmacist.
➡️ Get regular vision and hearing checks.

Thanks to our friends at ACL for sharing this information. Check out their Fall Prevention Program: https://click.connect.hhs.gov/?qs=513c61a4a86db0daae2a06d5f62c06216dee0360c4c8d0e7e18ce91ad8bcbff6551bd0357aafac1f40f35b8d1bf4d67705245d5781020ef0

10/25/2025

From the National Institute on Aging - Almost anyone, at any age, can do some type of physical activity, even with a chronic condition. In fact, older adults with chronic conditions can benefit from physical activity

For most, moderate-intensity activities (such as brisk walking, riding a bike, swimming, weightlifting, and gardening) are safe, especially if you build up slowly. Talk with a doctor about your health condition and create a physical activity plan that works for you. Below, you’ll find physical activity guidance for people with certain chronic conditions.

Read the full article, which gives specific advice for people with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Chronic Pain, high blood pressure, and other conditions here:

In this article you’ll find physical activity guidance for people with certain chronic conditions.

10/21/2025

Grantee Spotlight! ⭐️ Our 25-26 grantees offer amazing resources to our family caregiver community, and Region 10 Area Agency on Aging is no exception!

Area Agencies on Aging are national organizations funded through federal and state dollars and authorized under the Older Americans Act. We serve people 60+ and their caregivers in the six Colorado counties of Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel. All services are provided on a donation basis.

Follow the link in our bio to learn more! https://region10.net/senior-resources/area-agency-on-aging/

10/18/2025

Caregiver Events Round Up! Check out these events where caregivers can find information, support and community this month!

🧠Every Tuesday | 1:30-2:30 pm | Memory Cafe at the Denver Library - Virginia Village Branch https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/calendar?t=g&q=memory%20cafe&cid=-1&cal=-1&inc=0

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday | 6pm | Elbert and Lincoln County Circle of Parents Group — Connections for Families - https://www.dpcolo.org/events-calendar/%f0%9f%92%9a-elbert-and-lincoln-county-circle-of-parents-group-connections-for-families/2025-07-08/

Thursday, October 23 | 6-8pm | Interpreting Autistic Behaviors Virtual Event | https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0d1f05f9797a47958effc0de38ec2afe

Wednesday, October 29 | 1-2:30pm | Before The Window Closes: The Importance of Advance Care Planning for Families Facing Dementia with Kay Adams | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/before-the-window-closes-the-importance-of-advance-care-planning-registration-1520281606209?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday, November 1 | 10am-3pm | New Adventures Respite Saturday | https://coloradorespitecoalition.org/family-caregivers/new-adventures/

Thursday, November 6 | 11:30am-1pm | More Than Memory: Understanding Brain Change & Dementia from the Inside Out with Kay Adams | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/more-than-memory-understanding-brain-change-dementia-from-the-inside-out-registration-1520179550959?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday, November 12 | 10:30am-12pm | Calling All Caregivers Virtual Event: End-of-Life Options | https://coloradorespitecoalition.org/event/calling-all-caregivers-virtual-event-end-of-life-options/

Saturday, November 15 | 10am-3pm | New Adventures Respite Saturday | https://coloradorespitecoalition.org/family-caregivers/new-adventures/

10/16/2025

Grantee Spotlight! ⭐️ Our 25-26 grantees offer amazing resources to our family caregiver community, and Alpine Homecare -Homecare-LLC is no exception!

With currently over 400 experienced personal care providers, Alpine is one of the largest, family-owned home care agencies in Denver. A significant number of Alpine Homecare’s professional caregivers are bilingual and this large pool helps Alpine Home Care match families to caregivers quickly and deliver care in your family’s native language.

Follow the link in our bio to learn more! https://www.alpinehomecare.com/

10/12/2025

Our friends at Be the Source are offering two free legal clinics to kinship caregivers seeking legal advice surrounding issues directly pertaining to kinship care. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CAAA82CABFB6-58616793-kinship #/

10/10/2025

Debunking Caregiving and Respite Care Myths

Myth: Respite care is only for when the care recipient is over 65.

Truth: Respite care is for people caring for people with disabilities or extended needs across the lifespan, including childhood, young adulthood, and the aging process. We often don’t realize how many caregivers we have in our midst, because they are also parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and spouses.

10/08/2025

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025-26 State Respite Grant! We received more applications than ever before and our review committee had the toughest pool of applicants.

We’re delighted with our final list of outstanding organizations that will be dedicated to expanding respite opportunities in their communities in the coming year.

Alpine Adult Day Care
Alpine Homecare
Arkansas Valley Hospice, Inc
A Little Help
A Safe Place in Pagosa, Inc- Aspen Services
Silver Key Senior Services
Boulder Parks and Recreation EXPAND
Caregiver Connections
Catholic Charities
Faith Place Outdoors
Foster Source
Grace Home Care Agency Corp
Hilltop
Kids at Heart
Lamar Area Hospice
Larimer County Office on Aging
Lil Friends
Night Lights, Inc
Nurturing Newborns
Pikes Peak AAA
Porchlight Friends
Respite Care Inc
Region 10 Area Agency on Aging
Seniors' Resource Center
Silver Key Senior Services
Silver Thread Public Health District
Special Kids Special Families
Timberline Adult Day Program
Teller Senior Coalition
Weld County AAA

Thank you to all who applied. We can’t wait to keep you updated with stories from this grant year.