Aging Services is dedicated to serving those over 60 with nutrition, transportation, social activities and programs that help maintain the independence of older adults.

Our programs and services are designed to meet and enhance the physical, nutritional, mental, emotional and social needs of Eagle County senior citizens, so that they may remain independent and in their own homes for as long as they desire to do so. These services are provided through direct services, as well as through community collaboration, senior involvement, transportation, Information & Referral (I&R) and administrative management.  For more information, contact Eagle/Minturn Program coordinator Carly Rietmann at 970-328-8896 or Pat Nolan at 970-328-8831.

Nutrition

Congregate Meals
Eagle County Government and the Alpine Area Agency on Aging support three meal sites to serve seniors. Meals are available to those over the age of 60 for the suggested donation cost of $2.50. The cost for those under 60 is $8. We encourage family members to attend our congregate meals with their older relatives.

Minturn - Carly Rietmann, Site Coordinator 
Minturn Town Hall
302 Pine St.
Minturn, CO 81645
Meal reservations: 970-328-8896 

Eagle - Pat Nolan, Site Coordinator 
Golden Eagle Community Center
715 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631
Meal reservations: 970-328-8831

El Jebel/Basalt - Miki Klahn, Site Coordinator 
El Jebel/Basalt - Eagle County Building
0020 Eagle County Drive, Ste E
El Jebel, CO 81623
Meal reservations: 970-704-2767

Home Delivered Meals
Home delivered meals are prepared and delivered to homebound adults over the age of 60 and disabled adults over the age of 18. Delivery dates correspond to congregate meals by site: 

• Eagle/Gypsum: Tuesdays and Thursdays 
• Basalt/El Jebel: Tuesdays and Thursdays

The suggested donation cost of a home delivered meal has been set at $2.50 per meal. Spouses and care providers of homebound persons are also eligible to receive a meal at the suggested donation amount.

Ensure Nutrition Program
The Ensure Nutrition Program provides reduced-cost Ensure products to adults over the age of 60 and can be ordered by contacting one of our site coordinators. Delivery is available during regularly scheduled meal days. Ensure products come in a variety of flavors including regular Ensure, Ensure Plus and Glucerna (sugar-free Ensure).

Diabetes Consultation
Diabetes consultation is conducted by the Alpine Area Agency on Aging, with a registered dietitian. Each nutrition site in Eagle County conducts consultations throughout the year, check with the site nearest to you for dates and times or to confirm your reservation. 

Transportation

Transportation is provided to Eagle County residents to and from nutrition sites, medical appointments, and to run errands. Transportation services are available to those over the age of 60 and disabled adults. Senior Services operates van and bus service at all three sites on nutrition days. Call for more information: 970-328-8896. 

Minturn:  Meal transportation on Wednesday and Friday; shopping on Wednesday.

Eagle:  Meal transportation, shopping, Post Office and local medical appointments, Tuesday and  shopping on Thursday.
Basalt:  Meal transportation on Tuesday and Thursday; shopping and Post Office on Thursday; medical van to Glenwood Springs from Eagle on the last Monday of each month; medical van also available by appointment.

Transportation is provided for Eagle County residents over the age of 60 as well as disabled adults to and from nutrition sites and to run errands. Aging Services operates van and bus service at all three sites, Basalt, Eagle and Minturn. 

Assistance with transportation to medical appointments can be obtained please call us for more information at 970-328-8896.  Volunteer Transporters assist older adults and disabled persons with rides to and from doctor appointments, shoppping and other tasks when no other forms of transportation are available.

The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and ECO Transit have joined to issue seniors and disabled adults an identification card which allows the user to ride ECO buses for minimal cost. Contact ECO Transit at 970-328-3520 for more information on identification cards for seniors and disabled adults.

Information & Referral/Assistance Services

Information & Referral/Assistance Services (I&R/A), provides area residents with the needed information on how to access local, regional and statewide services for seniors.  Contact Care Manager Grant Jackson at 970-328-8836 for more information.

Some examples of Information and Referrals are: 

• Caregiver Referrals
• Respite 
• Financial, Legal & Tax Referrals 
• Ombudsman
• Support Groups
• Nutrition
• In-Home Care Service Providers
• Housing (Eagle County Housing Office) 
• Crisis Intervention 
• Safe Driver Courses (AARP) 
• Prescription Drug Discount Programs 
• Assistance completing Medicaid and other applications for services 
• Benefits check-up for older adults

Caregiver

A Caregivers Support Group is hosted the second Tuesday of each month.  The groups are intended for anyone providing care to a person with dementia or any illness requiring on-going assistance with daily living. The genuine support of those who share the experience of care giving can often provide comfort and input that will help a caregiver balance care for others with care for self. If you are providing care to a loved one, please consider joining others who share your feelings and concerns. For more information, contact Pat Nolan at 970-471-9245 or Lorene Gallagher at 970-328-1121.

Senior Citizen Caregiver Programs are administered by the Alpine Area Agency on Aging in Silverthorne, Colorado. Services available to care providers include annual Respite Grants, annual Home Modification Grants and financial assistance for dental and vision expenses. For additional information on these and other programs, contact the Alpine Area Agency on Aging at 970-468-0295.

The Alzheimer's Association provides telephone assistance 24-hours/day, 7 days/week for caregivers of someone with dementia. The toll free number is 800-272-3900. The AA also has many resources available, including respite care grants and educational materials, that can be viewed on their website at www.alz.org.