50+ Resources in Colorado Springs

Our generation is known by several names; Generation Jones, Emptynesters, Baby Boomers, The Sandwich Generation & The Silent Generation. There are those who've been fortunate enough to make it to retirement and pre-retirement years with a pension, the kids have begun their journey out from under your protective wings, and your parents are in good health and living independently. If you are in this category, consider yourself truly blessed in your life. Unfortunately, the reality for many of us is that our kids have not had the means with which to move out, we are taking care of our elderly parents and/or are raising our grandkids. The purpose of this Resource section is to provide a list of the following Resources which we hope will benefit you, whatever your life situation may be.

If you find that any of this information is incorrect, please send us an email to let us know. We always want to offer up-to-date information. Thanks.

Alzheimer's Association, Colorado Springs......719-266-8773
2315 Bott Avenue . Colorado Springs, CO 80904  
(Helpline) 800-272-3900

American Cancer Society ..............................719-636-5101
1445 N Union Blvd., B-100 (80909)..............24 hour  800-227-2345
Programs and services for cancer patients and their loved ones.

Colorado Senior Network Users Group...........719-387-6861
1514 North Hancock Blvd . Colorado Springs, CO 80903 
Free classes on Windows & common software programs for those 55+

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center & Library...719-634-5581
30 West Dale Street . Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Art classes for children & adults. Provides an art research library of over
28,000 volumes.

Call for Action-Channel 11..................Hotline 719-457-8211
3100 North Nevada Ave . Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Service to assist consumers in resolving issues with businesses and other
organizations through education, referral and mediation. Also, assists
small businesses victimized by fraud.

Colorado Driver's License Bureau..................719-594-8701

4420 Austin Bluffs Parkway . Colorado Springs, CO 80918
We also issue ID cards (free for persons over 60) with 2 forms of ID.

Colorado No-Call List.......................800-309-7041
Stop telemarketers from contacting you, call the automated Colorado
No-Call number above, to add or remove your residential, cell phone and/or
fax numbers to the list.

El Paso County DHS Grandparent Caregiver....719-444-5229
105 North Spruce Street . Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Provides information of community resources, financial grant, caseworker
services and grandparent advocate for grandparents raising grandchildren.

Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging ..................719-471-2096
15 South 7th Street . Colorado Springs, CO 80905     

The Senior Information and Assistance Center

Better Business Bureau - Senior Hotline.............719-636-1318
25 N. Wahsatch Ave . Colorado Springs, CO 80903 ..........719-636-1155
Takes complaints and furnishes reliability reports to the consumer
concerning local businesses. The BBB can provide helpful information
before you make a purchase.
"Savvy Seniors" is a program that focuses on consumer awareness
and education.4636
1800 F St NW .  Washington, DC  20405 ............................www.usa.gov

Operation Senior Beat ......................................719-444-7438
705 S Nevada Ave (80903) ......................................719-444-7441
Neighborhood Division service to provide contacts with seniors and
personalizes neighborhood patrols. Individualized visits by police
officers, quarterly checks on elder's welfare, and tips on crime
prevention. Applications made through Senior Victim Assistance
Team 444-7438 (voicemail).

Senior Insurance Assistance, Inc.......................719-635-4891
14 South Chestnut St (80905) .......................................www.ppacg.org
Assistance with Medicare and other health insurance claims, information on
and assessments of supplemental insurance policies and longterm and home
health care insurance. Hours are 9a-3p, Mon-Fri.

"WOW" Widows or Widowers Social Support Group....Felicia 719-574-3856
Group meets every Monday at the Country Buffet, 751 N.Academy Blvd.
Coffee and roll $2 followed by programs, games or visiting. Then lunch at one of Colorado Springs many restaurants. Call or just come and join in!

Adults with Aging Parents with Memory Loss.....719-266-8773
2222 N. Nevada
Support & education for adult children caring for a parent with dementia.Meets the
4th Monday at 6:30 PM at Penrose Main Hospital, Cancer Room A, (1st floor)

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.....719-444-5226
Day group meets at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2505 N.Circle Dr.
every other Tuesday, 1-3 PM.
Evening group meets at Head Start, 2330 Robinson St.
the second and fourth Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM