Join us as we continue the ninth annual Age Well Series! This series of presentations is open to the community at no cost. The series includes the following presentations:

Dementia Aware Series: The Lobes of the Brain 

Tuesday, June 8

Food Insecure Older Adults in Boulder County

Wednesday, June 16

Aging Solo, but Not Alone

Wednesday, June 30

…and more to come!

Learn more about and register for the Age Well Series here.

We will continue to update this webpage as new presentations are added, so keep checking back with us!

Any questions about the Age Well Series? Please contact us at bcaaa@bouldercounty.org.

Meet Our New Veteran Services Officer, Adam Sutton!

My name is Adam Sutton and I am one of the Veterans Services Officers (VSO) with Boulder County. I have been working in the Veteran Services field since 2009 in various roles from non-profit work to working for the federal department of Veterans Affairs. What I like most about my position is that it grants me the ability to directly support Veterans and their dependents. As a VSO, I can prepare, submit, and track VA applications on our client’s behalf as well as represent them during any appeals as well. When I'm not working with Boulder County's Veterans, I like to take my pups camping and enjoy the outdoors. I've got a busy summer planned with a big move, learning to fly fish, and welcoming my first kid into the world! Click here to learn more and connect with our VSOs!

Medigap F to G Deadline is June 30, 2021

Colorado is offering a one-time special enrollment period that will allow anyone enrolled in Plan F or Plan C to switch to Plan G or D, respectively, with Guaranteed Issue.

June is the final month for this one-time only special enrollment.

• Will run from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021.
• Applies to Medigap enrollees who already have Plan C or Plan F, and who became eligible for Medicare prior to 2020.
• Allows Plan C enrollees to switch to any available Plan D.
• Allows Plan F enrollees to switch to any available Plan G.
• Allows only one plan change per enrollee.
• Any insurance provider that offers Plan G or D in Colorado must participate in this program.

If you participate in this special election, you cannot switch back to your previous plan without answering medical questions first.

Why would you do this? Simply to save money. Call your Medigap/Supplement provider to see if making the switch is right for you. 

If you have a Plan F and want more information please call Medicare counseling at 303-441-1546 or email us at Medicarecounseling@bouldercounty.org

Join Us for a Virtual Medicare Basics Class

Boulder County Area Agency on Aging’s Medicare Counseling program offers live virtual Medicare Basics 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.

• Wednesday, June 9, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, June 17, 1:30-3 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 6, 10-11:30 a.m.

Check out our website for more information.

For more information, or to set up an appointment, please call 303-441-1546.

Do you have questions about Medicare?

Our Medicare Counseling team can help you!

• Local, objective Medicare insurance counseling and assistance
• Medicare Basics Class offered three times a month
• Virtual and phone appointments with counselors
• SHIP (State Health Insurance Programs) Certified
• Assistance available in English and Spanish
• All services provided at no cost

Contact our team at 303-441-1546 (English), 303-678-6113 (en Español), or at medicarecounseling@bouldercounty.org.

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.

Boulder County Parks & Open Space Invites You to the Great Outdoors!

Here are the activities that Boulder County Parks & Open Space has going on this month. You can also see them on our Hikes & Events Calendar. Registration is required.

Fish Hawks of Boulder County

Tuesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Near Longmont. Location provided when registered.

Join volunteer naturalists for this drop-in program to learn about osprey, a remarkable bird of prey. An osprey pair has nested at this site for several years, and we may see adults and young looking for food and trying out new wings. Bring a bird field guide and binoculars if you have them. All ages are welcome. Register here.

Astronomy: Seasonal Skies

Thursday, June 10, 8:15-10:15 p.m.

Near Lyons. Location provided when registered.

Enjoy the opportunity to see the night sky in a dark location. Discover why we see different constellations at different times of the year, and how seasons affect our view from Earth. Short program followed by sky-viewing and constellation identification. All ages are welcome. Register here.

Foothills Wildflower Hike

Monday, June 14, 10 a.m.-noon

Near Boulder. Location provided when registered.

Join volunteer naturalists for a spring wildflower hike in the beautiful foothills west of Boulder! We will hike about 1.5-miles through forest and meadows in search of spring wildflowers, while enjoying beautiful views of the snowy high country. All ages are welcome. Register here.

Bears in Our Backyard

Wednesday, June 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Near Louisville. Location provided when registered.

As summer approaches, Boulder County’s black bears are busy raising cubs and searching for food to get through summer and to begin preparing for their long winter sleep. Join volunteer naturalists for this presentation to learn about the natural history of our local bruin and how people and bears can share our wild places. All ages are welcome. Register here.

Celebrate Summer Hike

Monday, June 21, 10 a.m.-noon

Near Nederland. Location provided when registered.

Join volunteer naturalists to celebrate the coming of summer to the high country! On this easy 1.5 mile hike we will explore the natural history of the area including wildflowers, wildlife, and forest ecology. We will also talk about summer weather patterns and safety in the mountains. All ages are welcome. Register here.

Wetland Hike for Seniors

Wednesday June 30, 10 a.m.-noon

Near Boulder. Location provided when registered.

Join naturalists for an easy early summer walk to explore the ponds and observe songbirds, water birds, raptors, and maybe some spring babies. We will also watch for signs of other critters that call wetland ecosystems home. Register here.

Upcoming Healthy Aging Programs!

Check our Healthy Aging webpage to keep up-to-date on upcoming classes from our Healthy Aging team.

Diabetes Support and Education Group

The ongoing Diabetes Support and Education Group will meet on Monday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to noon for this month’s topic, “Fruits and Veggies: Information and Recipes.” This program is conducted by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is also a Certified Diabetes Educator. Please email infohealthyaging@bouldercounty.org or call 303-678-6115 for more information about this virtual group.

Fresh Conversations

This program will be held on Monday, June 14 from 1-2 p.m. Register here. To learn more, email infohealthyaging@bouldercounty.org.

Conversaciones Frescas

(Fresh Conversations in Spanish)

Cuando: 23 de junio, 1-2pm

Conversaciones Frescas es una oportunidad gratuita para vincularse con otros adultos mayores con el fin mantener conversaciones amigables centradas en la educación sobre la nutrición. Acompáñenos desde la comodidad de su hogar para participar en una conversación divertida que lo ayudará a aprender sobre cómo mantener su salud e independencia. Esta conversacion se enfoca en el tema de salud actual y ofrece consejos prácticos y soluciones sensibles a los problemas cotidianos que se interponen en lo que la mayoría de las personas quieren hacer: ¡vivir bien y comer bien!

Contacto: Nina Christensen a 303-441-3774

Para registrarse: https://bit.ly/3gpw8fb

Medicare Cafecitos y Más

Cuando: 15 de junio, 11am

Participe con nosotros todos los meses via Zoom o por conferencia telefónica para conversar sobre sus preguntas del Medicare y otros temas, como la prevención del fraude y las clases de bienestar. Proporcionamos información en español sobre una variedad de servicios tales como la navegación de recursos, el asesoramiento nutricional y la entrega de comidas para los adultos mayores de 60 años, los veteranos, los cuidadores familiares y las personas con discapacidades en Medicare. La Agencia de Servicios para Adultos Mayores del Condado de Boulder proporciona información para la comunidad que es imparcial y sin fines de lucro.

Contacto: Karen Herrera a 303-678-6113 o kherrera@bouldercounty.org

Para registrarse: https://bit.ly/3wUkfCW

Nutrition Counseling

Individualized counseling and coaching from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist are available for Boulder County residents. Call 303-678-6115 (English) or 720-930-0223 (en español) with your contact information.