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Arapahoe County is home to more than 67,000 residents over the age of 60. The Senior Resources Division works with local governments and organizations to offer useful services and assist seniors in maintaining a healthy, active and independent life.

The Senior Resources Division offers the following programs:

• Chore Services and Homemaker Programs provide eligible seniors with free, light housekeeping and/or assistance with heavier chores.
• FirstRide Senior Transportation provides transportation in wheelchair-accessible vehicles to medical appointments, senior dining centers, grocery stores and food banks.
• Veterans Service Office assists veterans and their dependents with filing for VA benefits.

Other County services for seniors include:

• Adult Protection investigates reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation of seniors or at-risk adults and provides protective services.
• Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center offers job-search assistance, workshops, hiring events and training for mature job-seekers.
• Food, Financial and Medical Assistance: Arapahoe County’s Department of Human Services offers several financial assistance programs to help the elderly. Each program has different requirements for eligibility.

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