On this state page you will find resources, senior housing, and senior lifestyle opportunities. Such items address Seniors' needs from Active Communities to Assisted Living along with Insurance, Medical and Financial Planning information.
We attempt to keep the state unique information current. To accomplish this we encourage individuals to become a state "guru".

If you are aware of any changes that need to be made or might want to become a guru with its related rewards, please let us know via the email or address at the bottom of this page.

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You may choose to spend your golden years in a community designed especially for mature adults. Senior living facilities come in many sizes and shapes. Senior apartments are one such chose. A Senior Apartment allows you to take advantage of many amenities and personalized services without having to maintain a house and yard.

Senior apartments should be a consideration for older adults that can take care of themselves. Aside from age-restrictions these apartments are usually developed the same as standard apartments. Some of these apartments are also equipped with items such as hand rails and pull cords to make getting around and living easier. Also these apartments provide a community of elderly neighbors without the hassles of a larger home to manage. Properties can vary in terms of services but typically offer apartment living and services designed specifically for independent active seniors 55 and older. Since many of these residences are designed for active seniors, most do not offer meal service, housekeeping or medical services. Senior apartment complexes are usually located near senior centers, parks, shopping malls, golf courses and public transportation. Some provide van services to nearby shopping and needed services.

Senior apartments can be found in many communities, some are under federal housing guidelines and will only accept low income seniors, but most are privately owned. Many of the privately owned properties offer reduced rents to low-income tenants with assistance from Dept. of Housing Urban Development (HUD). You should be aware that senior apartments usually have a captured audience with a significant waiting lists period. The following table provides a listing of senior apartments in your state; those that may have subsidized units are identified with an "S" in the right hand column

FEATURED PROPERTY

CHAFFEE PARK
SENIOR RESIDENCES

4580 Tejon St. Denver, CO. 80211

Now Leasing
Affordable Senior Living Near Downtown!!!

1 & 2 Bedroom Units	Washer & Dryer
Full Kitchen	Library
Utilities Included	Dog Run
Exercise & Community Room	Walking Distance From Chaffee Park
62 years or better	Outdoor Patio With Grills
INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY

If you are interested in leasing a home please contact
ELANNA BRAMBLE: 303-292-4344

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Senior Apartments

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Save money! Compare prescription drug prices for 1,000+ medications. You'll also see online pharmacy ratings and shipping fees so you can compare total costs.

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Need help with the Medicare Maze?
Every state has a Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
to help understand Medicare coverage, payments and Medigap Insurance options.
Note: Toll free numbers often work only from within the state.
From out of state? Use the other number, when provided. 1.800.544.9181
303.894.7499 X 356
For more counseling information visit www.medicare.gov

Insurance, Long Term Care

Because of old age, mental or physical illness, or injury, some people find themselves in need of help with eating, bathing, dressing, and other physical activities. Long-term care insurance can help pay for such care in the future. To help protect your financial independence, as you grow older, many Long Term Care Insurance providers have plans that offer comprehensive benefits as well as a proven track record of claims payments and financial stability. You should review all your options carefully.

Assisted Living Communities

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Real Estate Agents: Buy or Sell

Interested in Buying or Selling
a Home or Condo?

Whenever possible your inquiry goes to a Specialist trained to work with seniors from over 800 such specialists in our International referral network.

Having a Professional Specialist contact you, is just a click away! Fill out the inquiry form and we do the rest.

Aging In Place

"Aging in place" is growing older without having to move. Aging in place with supportive services is one of the most desirable ways of aging. Aging in place can achieve efficiencies enabled by the customized care. Successful aging in place approaches focus on the provision of the most appropriate care for the specific individual. Thus avoiding wasted costs brought on by a "generic" care model.

An aging in place scenario, creates housing and health care options to provide support as defined by an individualís wishes and efforts to live independently. Aging in place can work best when it is employed as a part of a comprehensive plan for retirement and aging. A key step in implementing aging in place is to make your home aging friendly. As we age we don't hear so well, we sometimes forget or get confused and we can even outlive doctor's predictions about our longevity. So as long as we persist in growing older, why not arrange our homes to accommodate our reality. Incorporate memory triggers into the way we arrange cabinets and counters, add soft fabrics to muffle background noises, change appliances to better accommodate our short-comings.

Here is a book to help you make your homes senior-friendly.

Universal Design: A Step-by-Step Guide to Modifying Your Home for Comfortable, Accessible Living
	The book, Universal Design: A Step-by-Step Guide to Modifying Your Home for Comfortable, Accessible Living by Barbara Krueger and Nika Stewart is a good place to start.With the book as a guide you can plan ahead for years before you critically need the advantages offered by the ideas in the book.

Also visit: the Universal Design Living Laboratory:A National Demonstration Home at http://www.UDLL.com by Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD

If you want to learn more visit our Aging in place section .

Once you have an idea of the changes needed in the home, it is time to discuss the changes with a contractor/builder in your area. Below is a list of of such providers in your area.

Aging In Place Contractors

Company

Address

City

ZIP

State Department of Insurance

Insurance regulations differ from state to state.
Need help with an insurance company provider?
Want to know who writes Medigap insurance in your state?
Contact: Insurance Division
1560 Broadway, Suite 850
Denver, CO 80202
303.894.7499 X356

Taxes

Personal Income Tax: Tax Rate for all taxpayers: 4.63% of Federal taxable income
Tax Credits: None
Standard Deduction: None
Federal Income Tax Deduction: None.
Public Pension Exclusion: $20,000 for those 55-64 and 65+ exclude up to $24,000.
Private Pension Exclusion: $20,000 for those 55-64 and 65+ exclude up to $24,000.
Social Security Exemption: Same as for Federal.
Sales Tax: 2.9% (Food and prescription drugs exempt)
Property Tax: Available for older residents.

For further information Colorado Department of Revenue.

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