Silver Key Senior Services

SERVICES SUPPORT QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS, ALLOWING THEM THE CHOICE OF SAFELY AGING IN PLACE WITH DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE.

SILVER KEY RESERVE & RIDE - SILVER KEY'S TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, NAMED RESERVE & RIDE, PROVIDES DOOR-THROUGH-DOOR ADA ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING, GROUP MEALS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, RECREATION TRIPS, AND MORE.RECURRING DAILY, WEEKLY, OR MONTHLY RIDES CAN BE SCHEDULED UPON REQUEST. TRANSPORTATION ACCOMMODATES WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS, THOSE NEEDING A LIFT DEVICE, OXYGEN, AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY SENIOR LIVING IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION AND REGISTERED WITH SILVER KEY'S RESERVE & RIDE SERVICE.

SILVER KEY HOME DELIVERED MEALS, INCLUDING MEALS ON WHEELS -SILVER KEY'S HOME DELIVERED MEALS INCLUDING MEALS ON WHEELS ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO REGISTER FOR THE SERVICE AND IN SOME INSTANCES FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY (HOMEBOUND). AREA SENIORS BENEFIT FROM HAVING A FRESHLY PREPARED HEALTHY MEAL ARRANGED AND BROUGHT TO THEIR DOOR BY A FRIENDLY, TRAINED VOLUNTEER.THESE MEALS OFFER MORE THAN A MEAL-THEY OFFER PEACE OF MIND TO THE CLIENT AND THEIR LOVED ONES. THE MEALS PROVIDE A BRIGHT UPLIFTING SOCIAL VISIT ALONG WITH A WELLNESS AND SAFETY CHECK. OUR ESTEEMED CHEF PREPARES DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR OUR CLIENTS TO ENJOY! THESE MEALS MEET USDA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR SENIOR NUTRITION AND HAS THE BENEFITS OF LOW SODIUM, LOW SUGAR, AND HIGH FIBER.

SILVER KEY HEALTH & WELLNESS (FORMERLY SENIOR ASSISTANCE) - SILVER KEY HEALTH & WELLNESS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS DISTRIBUTES GOVERNMENT FOOD PROGRAMS THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY TO SUPPLEMENT A SENIOR'S DIET AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE LOW-INCOME OLDER ADULTS. ADDITIONALLY, SILVER KEY PARTICIPATES IN THE TEFAP AND CSFP GOVERNMENT COMMODITIES PROGRAMS. THESE FOOD BOXES ALLOW SENIORS TO STRETCH THEIR FOOD DOLLARS FURTHER BY SUPPLEMENTING THEIR DIETS WITH A VARIETY OF FOODS, SUCH AS: NONFAT DRY AND ULTRA-HIGH TEMPERATURE FLUID MILK, JUICE, FARINA, OATS, READY-TO-EAT CEREAL, RICE, PASTA, PEANUT BUTTER, DRY BEANS, CANNED MEAT OR POULTRY OR FISH, AND CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. OUR PANTRY IS THE LARGEST PER CAPITA IN SOUTHERN COLORADO, AND HAS RECEIVED STATE COMMENDATION FOR ITS PROCESSES AND SERVICE.

SILVER KEY THRIFT STORE - COMMUNITY DONATIONS AND PURCHASES OF GENTLY USED ITEMS, AT THE SILVER KEY FRIENDS THRIFT STORE, SUPPORT SILVER KEY'S MISSION. THE STORE ALSO FEATURES A SPECIALTY HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR CLEAN, USED WHEELCHAIRS, CANES AND OTHER MOBILITY AIDS. SILVER KEY PROVIDES VOUCHERS FOR THE SILVER KEY FRIENDS THRIFT STORE THROUGH SENIOR ASSISTANCE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, SILVER KEY FRIENDS THRIFT STORE SALES WERE $141,516.GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM - PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, PERSONALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN DEEMED UNABLE TO MAKE SAFE DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES BY THE EL PASO COUNTY PROBATE COURT. THROUGH VISITS, COURT APPOINTED GUARDIANS GET TO KNOW THEIR INDIVIDUAL SENIORS AND ADVOCATE FOR EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE HOUSING AND PERSONAL CARE NEEDS AS WELL AS THEIR MEDICAL, SOCIAL, FINANCIAL, AND END OF LIFE DESIRES.SILVER KEY GUARDIANS ARE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE THE EDUCATION AND SKILL SET TO WORK WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF ISSUES THAT IMPACT MANY SENIORS. IN ADDITION, GUARDIANS REPORT TO AND HAVE THE SUPPORT OF THE EL PASO COUNTY PROBATE COURT WHEN COMPLEX, DIFFICULT DECISIONS MUST BE MADE.POWER OF ATTORNEY SERVICES ARE FOR SENIORS WHO MAY NEED SOMEONE TO ACT ON THEIR BEHALF IN THE FUTURE TO MAKE MEDICAL DECISIONS. SILVER KEY'S AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AN AGENT DOES NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL THE SENIOR LACKS DECISIONAL CAPACITY (THIS IS KNOWN AS A "SPRINGING" MEDICAL DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY).HOUSING - SILVER KEY UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF OFFERING AFFORDABLE QUALITY HOUSING AND HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES TO SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. AS A SERVICE PILLAR, WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING TO EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS IN THE REGION AND ADDITIONAL HOUSING RELATED ASSISTANCE FOR OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SILVER KEY HAS MADE THE COMMITMENT TO DEVELOP A NEW AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING COMPLEX AS AN ADDITION TO OUR CURRENT MAIN CAMPUS.SUPPORT FOR THIS INITIATIVE WILL HELP TO COMBAT SENIOR HOUSING CHALLENGES AND ISOLATION IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION AMID THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHORTAGE WHICH IS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS THAT ULTIMATELY IMPACTS US ALL.SILVER KEY IS A HEALTH CARE - HUMAN SERVICE ENTITY THAT SERVES SENIORS WHO FACE UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS THAT WE ARE DISTINCTLY BEST SUITED TO LEAD AND SERVE ON MAKING A DIFFERENCE.SILVER KEY AT TRI-LAKES SENIOR CENTER - SILVER KEY AT TRI-LAKES SENIOR CENTER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE TRI-LAKES SILVER ALLIANCE SENIOR CENTER, HAS BEEN PROVIDING EXCITING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO AREA SENIORS WHO HAVE A ZEST FOR FUN AND LEARNING. AS THE OLDER ADULT POPULATION IS GROWING (PARTICULARLY IN THE NORTHERN PORTION OF EL PASO COUNTY), OUR SERVICES ARE IN HIGH DEMAND.PEOPLE CHOOSE TO COME TO OUR SENIOR CENTER TO STAY ACTIVE, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, GET INVOLVED IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATE IN THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED. WE INVITE SENIORS AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES TO COME CHECK US OUT.JOIN US AT THE SILVER KEY AT TRI-LAKES SENIOR CENTER! THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO FORGE NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND EXPLORE ALL OUR AMAZING ACTIVITIES!