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Boulder County Area Agency on Aging’s Medicare Counseling program offers live virtual Medicare Basis Classes. These lively and entertaining classes are designed to provide the necessary information to older adults, and those caring for older adults, when getting ready to apply for Medicare. Participants will learn about how and when to enroll, the different parts of Medicare, what is covered and what is not, Medicare fraud, and much more!
Interested participants will need internet; a computer, tablet, or phone; and the appropriate application for the class. Please click on any one of the class times below to register. Once registered, participants will receive instruction on how to join the class. This online course uses Zoom.
Check out our website for more information.
For more information, or to set up an appointment, please call 303-441-1546.
La Agencia de Servicios para Adultos Mayores presenta “Medicare Cafecitos” ofrecidos por medio del programa de Medicare del Condado de Boulder.
El “Medicare Cafecito” en línea usará la plataforma de equipos de Microsoft (MS Teams) y por la línea de conferencia. El Cafecito ofrece información imparcial y actualizada.
Acompáñenos para conversar sobre sus preguntas del Medicare. Todos son bienvenidos – beneficiarios, familiares, empleados/proveedores de servicios, y miembros de la comunidad.
El próximo Medicare Cafecito se reunirá el martes 15 de marzo a la 1:00pm.
Estas sesiones se realizan mensualmente. Revise las sesiones para el 2021 en nuestro sitio web a continuación.
Para registrarse: https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/seniors/services/medicare-counseling/
Para información en español llame a Karen Herrera 303 678 6113 o mande un correo electrónico a kherrera@bouldercounty.org
Taking the Reins is a four-week equine-assisted program for people caring for a loved one with dementia.
Working with horses will help you learn and practice new ways of responding to your caregiving demands while protecting your own physical and emotional well-being. You'll also have an opportunity to share your fears, frustrations, and challenges with others who are caring for loved ones. This program, led by two psychotherapists and experienced facilitators of equine-assisted activities, provides a safe, relaxed environment in which you'll feel supported and validated. You'll leave each week feeling relaxed, connected, and reenergized.
PLEASE NOTE: This program does not include riding horses. No horse experience needed.
All sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon and held at Groundwork Ranch in Louisville. This program is offered at no cost thanks to a grant from the BCAAA and the assistance of generous supporters.
Session 1: Thursdays - April 1, 8, 15, & 22
Weather Delay Dates: April 29 & May 6
Session 2: Saturdays - April 3, 10, 17, & 24
Weather Delay Dates: May 1 & 8
Session 2 is specifically for caregivers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Session 3: Thursdays - May 20 & 27, June 3 & 10
Weather Delay Dates: June 17 & 24
Session 4: Saturdays - May 22 & 29, June 5 & 12
Weather Delay Dates: June 19 & 26
For information or to register, please contact Dave at 720-551-8951 or Dave@GroundworkRanch.org.
The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging invites interested caregivers to participate in the upcoming class, “Hero's Journey of the Caregiver.” This program is a ten-hour weekly course spanning five weeks and will begin this March. The course is intended for informal and family caregivers of older adults and will focus on providing participants with tools to help ensure that they thrive, not just survive, during caregiving.
The “Hero's Journey of the Caregiver” course is inspired by the work of Joseph Campbell, a scholar who popularized various theories on hero myth narratives. Using a multi-media approach (video clips, art, poetry, self-reflection, and discussion), the course will offer opportunities for the inner hero to show up in caregiving and ultimately move through obstacles on this journey. These classes span five weeks for two hours each, except for the opening day starting thirty minutes earlier (and ending at the same time as other classes) in order to assure ease with the online format. Registrants should be available to attend all five classes.
What: Hero’s Journey of the Caregiver
When: Tuesdays, March 16 to April 13 from 10 a.m.- noon (March 16, 9:30-noon)
Where: Virtually on Zoom
This program is open to Boulder County residents providing care for a relative, partner, or friend who is age 60 or over, or of any age if the person has dementia. There is no charge for the course, but donations are appreciated.
For more information or to register for the course, please contact Program Manager Rebekah Van Sweden at rvansweden@bouldercounty.org or by calling 303-441-3945. Participants will be required to provide additional eligibility details and to complete a registration form to participate.
An optional materials pick-up (masked, drive by) will be available before class. Date TBD.
Do you have questions about the vaccine?
Check out the Vaccine FAQ from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Curious about vaccine locations or how to sign up?
Check out Boulder County Public Health's COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility and Locations page.
Note that individuals 65-69 years of age are eligible to sign up starting on Monday, Feb. 8 along with other priority groups.
Questions on when you can get your vaccine?
Check out the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's webpage on vaccine distribution phases.
We continue to provide online and phone services for clients. Our staff is available to answer calls and emails from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA) responds to the needs of older adults (60+) and their family and informal caregivers in our community through advocacy, funding, direct service, planning, and education. The BCAAA works with public and private partners to respond to the unique needs in our community. We are currently offering remote services including:
- Information, Referral, or Resources
- Financial Assistance
- Healthy Aging Programs
- Medicare Counseling
- Caregiver Programs
- Veterans Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Nutrition Resources
Boulder County residents can connect with BCAAA resources by email at infoADRC@bouldercounty.org, by phone at 303-441-1617, or online at bouldercountyhelp.org.
Mountain Communities
Email: infoADRC@bouldercounty.org
Phone (English or Spanish): 303-441-1617
Website: www.bouldercountyhelp.org
If you or a loved one lives in an assisted living or nursing home, you know that COVID-19 has dramatically impacted these homes, the people who live there, and their loved ones. Those of us who live in long term care are much more isolated. The BCAAA Long Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) program is still active and serve as a resource to residents and loved ones of residents in long-term care. While LTCO are not physically in nursing homes and assisted livings, we are maintaining regular contact with those we serve, following all orders and regulations in place.
Know your rights - LTCO help residents resolve problems and ensure quality care and services.
Email us or give us a call at 303-441-1173 with any questions or concerns.
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