Frequently Asked Questions

• Who provides free yard work services in metro Denver?
• Where can Colorado seniors find employment training and placement assistance?
• Where can seniors find legal help with issues such as power of attorney, eviction, bankruptcy, etc.?
• What resources for free home repair and maintenance services are available in metro Denver?
• Where do I report suspected elder abuse?

Who provides free yard work services in metro Denver?
The Denver County Sheriff’s Department offers free yard service to low-income seniors who cannot afford to pay a fee.  The Sheriff’s Department determines when service visits will be made.  To get on the list please call the Seniors Inc. Help Line at 303-300-6912.

Where can Colorado seniors find employment training and placement assistance?
The following organizations offer assistance to seniors looking for work:

AARP – The WorkSearch Program offers interest and ability inventories, skill assessments, and connections to local training and employment opportunities all at no cost to job seekers.  Please contact Jeremiah Mora at 303-764-5986 or by email at jmora@aarp.org .

50 Plus and Fabulous-A service center for mature job seekers that offers workshops, one-on-one assistance, a resource library, and internet access.  Phone: 303-636-1173 www.adworks.org

Senior Resource Center-The Senior Community Employment Service Program at the Senior Resource Center helps low-income seniors to gain employment. Phone: 303-238-8151.

Seniors Inc.- The Senior Community Employment Service Program at Seniors Inc. is currently operating out of our Trinidad office assisting seniors in southern Colorado to find employment.  Contact Nina Shain at 719-846-4414.

The Boomer Group -The Boomer Group specializes in recruiting and placing the very best Baby Boomers in the job market.  www.theboomergroup.net.

Where can seniors find legal help with issues such as power of attorney, eviction, bankruptcy, etc.?
Elder Law-  Phone: 303-355-8500

What resources for free home repair and maintenance services are available in metro Denver?
The following organizations offer free home repair assistance:

Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.- Assistance for low-income, elderly and disabled of Colorado.  Phone:  303-202-6340. http://www.briathome.org/

Rebuilding Together- For residents of Denver, Arapahoe and Adams County age 55 plus or with a disability.  Phone: 720-524-0840. http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/

Volunteers of America-Provides free home repair and maintenance that will promote safety for seniors age 60 and older.  Phone: 303-297-0408. 

Where do I report suspected elder abuse?
Colorado Adult Protection Services
www.coloradoaging.com
303-866-2800
1-888-866-4243

The identity of a person reporting concerns about an at-risk adult to Adult Protection Services is confidential.  If reports are made in good faith, there is no liability to the reporter should the investigation determine that there was no mistreatment or abuse.

Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Adult Protection
www.ccerap.org
303-866-2849
1-800-773-1366