Celebrate Caregiver Connections' 15th Anniversary of supporting family caregivers in Eagle County. Donate now!
Your gift to Caregiver Connections allows older adults in Eagle County to age in place by providing resources and respite for their family caregivers to empower them to be the best caregivers they can be.
Did you know?:
With older adults 65+ as the fastest growing population in Eagle County and 70% of people preferring to age in place, these numbers will only grow. Caregiver Connections is a critical resource for addressing the growing needs of caregivers and their family loved ones in Eagle County.
We provide:
Caregiver Connections helps family caregivers of older adults support their loved ones aging in place, providing resources, education and respite programs that will empower them to be the best caregivers they can be.
Caregiver Connections was established in 2011 by a group of seniors, caregivers and business leaders who wanted to create programs and support services to help older adults to continue to live independently and thrive in Eagle County.
Building a Support System :
The relationship begins with a Care Consultation, a one-on-one meeting with an Aging Life Care Specialist, to understand the needs & concerns of the family and to help move forward and connect with appropriate resources and support. Topics may include home readiness, finding in-home care, meeting financial needs and more. The goal is to help caregivers and the care recipient get the support they need to move forward after receiving a difficult diagnosis of dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, traumatic brain injury or other conditions with cognitive impact, and to show them that there is help here in Eagle County.
The Senior Spot, our adult day respite program, allows those under care to socialize in activities like chair yoga, crafts, games, music, lunch and special outings, while giving family caregivers some much-needed time for themselves. It remains the only program in Eagle County and one of a kind throughout the Western Slope.
Educational programming includes the popular bi-monthly Aging Well Speaker Series, presented in partnership with Eagle County Healthy Aging, free and open to the public. Recent topics have included Resilience, Heart Health, Estate Planning, Decluttering & Downsizing and more.
Our free Medical Supply Closet loans out durable medical equipment like walkers, bed rails, etc. as a community resources to any who need it (aging, post-surgery, physical rehab, long-term care or other).
Fostering Connections:
Because the conditions that affect families don't discriminate, the organization facilitates Support Groups for Dementia and Parkinson’s, as a lifeline for families navigating these challenging diseases.
Caregiving isn't just for the elderly. Whether it's a spouse, aging parent or adult child, there are lots of questions, unknowns, fear, and anxiety. Caregiving takes a real toll on the emotional well-being, not only of the care recipient but of the caregivers as well. Caregivers Connections is here to help!
Organization name
Caregiver Connections : Resources for Senior Care
other names
Caregiver Connections: Resources for Senior Care, Eagle Valley Senior Life
2011
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
PO Box 9727Eagle County, CO, US
Phone
970 445 0312
Other
970-445-0312