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• Fiscal cliff would cost local seniors meals, transportation Play Video

  December 14, 2012 5:51 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The inability of Congress to reach a deal to avoid automatic sequestration spending cuts could end up hurting the elderly in our community. Guy Dutra-Silveira, executive director of the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging, is anticipating a loss in funding for up... more »

• Silver Key Stuff the Bus food drive will help seniors receive Thanksgiving dinner Play Video

  October 27, 2012 7:22 PM

  There's a chance to make a real difference in Colorado Springs. There are elderly in need of food, and many of you have stepped up to help. We met with volunteers of Silver Key at their food drive earlier today. Each month, Silver Key delivers 600 bags of... more »

• Healthy heat beating habits

  July 20, 2011 5:38 PM

  Seniors have difficulty sensing temperature extremes and may not realize they are experiencing heat trauma. One local organization is stepping-up its effort to help elderly develop healthy heat beating habits. Warning signs and symptoms of heat trauma include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, body aches, headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, and... more »

• Community comes through for seniors with donations

  July 1, 2011 11:52 AM

  Silver Key Senior Services in Colorado Springs was encouraged in June by the donation of food and money to their programs. At the annual Boomer and Beyond Expo held on June 4, 750 pounds of food was donated. The sponsor of the event, AARP, also donated $3,500 to the... more »

• Interim CEO hired at Silver Key

  March 9, 2011 4:50 PM

  Silver Key Senior Services has hired Robin McGrath as interim CEO and President. According to a news release from Silver Key, McGrath has a long history with nonprofits in the greater Colorado Springs area, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer of Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care. ... more »

• Silver Key needs donations

  February 10, 2011 7:13 PM

  Silver Key is running low on food, personal care and cleaning supplies. The organization for seniors will sponsor the EATCLEANLOVE Drive, in conjunction with Valentine's Day, will run throughout February in hopes of getting donations for their clients. Donations may be dropped of Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.... more »

• Alzheimer's: What you need to know

  September 22, 2010 12:24 AM

  In the last week, two elderly men in Colorado Springs wandered off from their families and became lost. At least one of the men suffered from dementia. Thankfully both were eventually found, but it points to the concerns of families with loved ones who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or... more »

• Silver Key has room for more riders

  June 8, 2010 7:19 PM

  Silver Key Senior Services has room to spare. The Colorado Springs senior agency has the capacity to provide up to 5,200 rides a month, but many seniors don't take advantage of the service. Silver Key is currently averaging 4,500 rides per month. Silver Key's average trip is 12 miles.... more »

• Silver Key needs food donations for seniors

  May 28, 2010 11:07 AM

  Silver Key Senior Services' Emergency Food Pantry in Colorado Springs is always in need of donations but donations typically slow to a trickle in the summer. Needed right now: peanut butter canned fruits and vegetables personal hygiene items toilet paper Donations may... more »

• Silver Key needs volunteer drivers

  May 11, 2010 1:32 PM

  Silver Key Senior Services has expanded Ft. Carson Army Post rides, for veterans and their dependents ages 60 and older, by adding two more dedicated routes to the schedule because of increased demand. Each Monday, beginning on May 10, 2010, Silver Key will offer morning or afternoon round-trip travel to... more »

• Silver Key tree fundraiser

  December 21, 2009 5:37 PM

  Silver Key Senior Services has a limited number of fresh Christmas trees available for a suggested donation of $20. The trees were donated by a local tree lot and all proceeds will go to support services for people 60 and over. The trees will be for sale fron noon to... more »

• Volunteers needed to deliver gifts to elderly

  December 14, 2009 5:16 PM

  Silver Key volunteers began delivering Christmas gifts to seniors last Thursday but will be unable to deliver all of the 1,500 remaining donated gifts without help. More volunteers, 150 to be exact, are needed between now and Friday to assure no one goes without. The holiday season is often... more »

• Silver Key seeking volunteer drivers

  September 3, 2009 10:04 AM

  Silver Key Senior Services in Colorado Springs is seeking new volunteer drivers. The organization helps seniors live independently by providing transportation when seniors are no longer able to drive. The buses take seniors everywhere they need to go--from shopping and hair appointments to doctor visits. Silver Key has... more »