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Denver Senior Advisor Podcast

Senior living, assisted living and in-home care in the Denver metro, explained for families.

Short, plain-English episodes for families sorting out senior care in the Denver metro. Hosts Marcus and Dana walk through assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, in-home care, Health First Colorado (Medicaid), HCBS waivers and Colorado assisted living rules, and the costs and rules that are specific to Colorado, with the local angle: Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, Boulder and the rest of the Front Range. Every episode is based on a sourced guide at seniorcareofamerica.org, where a Denver Senior Advisor advisor can also help your family for free. Hosts Marcus and Dana are AI-generated voices.

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Episode 1 · October 24, 2026 · 5 min

Does Medicare or Medicaid Pay for Memory Care? 2026 Colorado Rules

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Does Medicare pay for assisted living or memory care in Denver? Marcus and Dana explain why Medicare covers only short skilled nursing stays, how Health First Colorado pays for care (but not rent) through the Elderly, Blind and Disabled waiver at Alternative Care Facilities, the $810 room and board amount for 2026, and the income and asset limits families need to know.

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