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State Unit on Aging

The State Unit on Aging is dedicated to keeping seniors independent in their homes through the delivery of services funded by the Older Americans Act and Older Coloradans Act programs.  The State Unit on Aging works closely with 16 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to create a comprehensive package of community services.

The following services are available through the Older Americans Act and Older Coloradans Act programs:

Nutrition Program:
Provides Group Meals in Senior Centers, Home Delivered meals, Nutrition Counseling, and Nutrition Education.

Caregiver Program:
Provides Information, Access to Services, Counseling, Caregiver Time-off, and other services.

Senior Employment Program:
Provides training, placement, and jobs for low-income individuals who are 55 or older.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program:
Services provided to, or on behalf of, residents of long-term care facilities. An ombudsman is a resource for long-term care residents, through whom they may obtain resolution to complaints or issues affecting their health, safety, welfare, and rights. Additionally, the ombudsman program is a resource to the community regarding long-term care information and referral.

Supportive Services: 
Provides Transportation, Personal Care, Homemaking, Legal Assistance, Adult Day Care Programs, Chore Services, Home Modifications, and assistance with items such as eye glasses, dentures, and medical equipment.

 

Contact Information

Todd Coffey, Manager, State Unit on Aging
(303) 866-2800

Audrey Krebs, Program Specialist
Senior Community Services Employment Program
(303) 866-2800

Leighanna Konetski
Elder Nutrition Program Specialist
(303) 866-2800

Todd Swanson, Program Specialist
National Family Caregiver Support Program
(303) 866-2800

Peggy Spaulding, Program Compliance Specialist
AAA Contract Administration
(303) 866-2800

Steve Evans, Program Specialist
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
(303) 866-2800

Rochelle Hayes, Program Assistant
(303) 866-2800