Colorado's Adult Protective Services (APS) system, first established in 1983, protects at-risk adults who, because of mental or physical ability, are unable to obtain services or other wise protect their own health, safety, and welfare.

The State Publications Library staff compile "Quick Guides to State Information" that are brief resource lists on current topics. The lists feature web sites that provide information on the topic plus guides to searching the library online catalog for related publications.

Various agencies of Colorado state government provide resources concerning the issues of seniors and aging as well as for caregivers. This is a quick information guide to selected print and electronic publications as well as web sites maintained by state agencies.