“You don’t realize how difficult even simple tasks become when age somehow changes life for you,” said Jillian from the Arapahoe County Homemaker program. The Homemaker and Chore Services programs in Arapahoe County assist older adults with some of the tasks that often make it difficult for them to live independently. Almost half of the respondents in the 2024 Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults reported that maintaining household chores and yardwork are barriers to remaining in their homes.
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From free, light housekeeping and heavy household chores to yard work and major cleaning or organization projects, these programs aim to help older adults across the county remain in their own homes without paying for a caretaker or housekeeper. As rent, mortgage, property taxes and other costs continue to rise, fixed incomes do not. Which is why Arapahoe County’s Board of County Commissioners has prioritized support that keeps people in their homes.
“I have been able to maintain the grounds thanks to the help from [the Chore Workers]. I probably would have had to sell my house and move into an apartment without them,” Robert said.
Since July of 2025, volunteers and County staff dedicated nearly 500 hours to assisting individuals through the Homemaker and Chore Services programs. Over the last 10 years, the programs have served an average of 275 older adults per year, allowing 92% of them to maintain independent living in their own homes.
For many older adults, a little extra help can make all the difference. Through the ongoing support of volunteers and County staff, the Homemaker and Chore Services programs continue to provide practical assistance that helps residents maintain their homes, their independence, and their quality of life.
To learn more or apply for the Homemaker or Chore Services programs, visit arapahoeco.gov/seniorresources or call 303-738-8080.