SRDA– Your One Stop Shop in Pueblo County - Helping Pueblo’s Older Adults Live with Confidence and Dignity
May 24, 2024
Colorado - Southern Colorado
The Senior Resource Development Agency in Pueblo exists to
serve the needs of the older adult population in Pueblo County and Southern
Colorado. As indicated by the umbrella in our logo, we strive to serve as a
community hub of services specifically for the older adults in our area.
The program that specifically covers the service area of the
Senior Blue Book is our 211 Program. Anyone can simply dial 211 on their phone
and one of the helpful Service Specialists can guide you to any community
resources available for your specific needs.
Are you an older person in Pueblo County and looking for a
place to live? SRDA partners with the Housing Authority of Pueblo and if you need
senior housing, please contact Housing Authority of Pueblo and make an
appointment to fill out an application. There is great demand for senior housing, so
if you think you may need this service, contact the Housing Authority as soon
as possible.
Taking pride in one’s home is a basic human desire and as we
age, sometimes we are no longer able to do some of the chores that keep our
houses and properties neat and tidy. SRDA’s HELP Program has help for adults
that have difficulty doing indoor chores, such as cleaning, changing bed
linens, preparing meals, and grocery shopping.
We also have a team that does yard work and chores to keep the outside
of your house cleaned up. All service providers are background checked and
insured, so you and your belongings feel safe with a provider on your property.
Other services at SRDA include:
-Transportation to Medical Appointments
-Meals on Wheels and Community Meals
-Recreation at the Joseph H. Edwards Active Adult Center
-Tax Preparation Services
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Carma Loontjer, Development
Director for SRDA. You can contact Carma at (719) 553-3422 or by email at cloontjer@srda.org
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