Older Americans Month
On Tuesday, May 7, the Board of County Commissioners will proclaim May "Older Americans Month." Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more.
This year's theme, Powered by Connection, recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Read our Boulder County proclamation below!
WHEREAS, Boulder County benefits when we center race and support equity in our community by welcoming, including, celebrating, and supporting our residents; and
WHEREAS, Boulder County is home to 75,000 older residents who contribute their time, wisdom, and experience to our community; and
WHEREAS, our community recognizes the need for services driven by older adults that allow older residents to thrive and live independently for as long as possible; and
WHEREAS, Boulder County is working to build an even better community for older residents by:
- ensuring residents have the resources and support needed to stay involved in their communities – reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and connectedness;
- fostering intergenerational relationships, community service, civic engagement, and many other activities which improve our community;
- building and supporting programs that foster independence and physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being; and
- leading the community in anti-ageism efforts by combating stereotypes and emphasizing the many positive aspects of aging.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County do hereby proclaim May 2024 to be Older Americans Month, recognizing the national theme, Powered by Connection. The Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County urges every resident to recognize the profound impact of meaningful interactions and social connection on the well-being and health of older adults and everyone in our community.
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CONSIDERANDO, que el Condado de Boulder se beneficia cuando nos centramos en la raza y apoyamos la equidad en nuestra comunidad al dar la bienvenida, incluir, celebrar y apoyar a nuestros residentes; y
CONSIDERANDO, que el Condado de Boulder es el hogar de 75,000 residentes adultos mayores que contribuyen con su tiempo, sabiduría y experiencia en nuestra comunidad; y
CONSIDERANDO, que nuestra comunidad reconoce la necesidad de servicios impulsados por adultos mayores que permita a estos residentes prosperar y vivir de forma independiente durante el mayor tiempo posible; y
CONSIDERANDO, que el Condado de Boulder está trabajando para construir una comunidad aún mejor para los residentes adultos mayores al:
- garantizar que los residentes tengan los recursos y el apoyo necesarios para seguir involucrados en sus comunidades, lo que refleja nuestro compromiso con la inclusión y la conectividad;
- fomentar relaciones intergeneracionales, servicio comunitario, participación cívica y muchas otras actividades que mejoran nuestra comunidad;
- crear y apoyar programas que fomenten la independencia y el bienestar físico, mental, emocional y social; y
- liderar a la comunidad en esfuerzos contra la discriminación por edad combatiendo los estereotipos y enfatizando los muchos aspectos positivos del envejecimiento.
POR LO TANTO, SE RESUELVE que la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Boulder por la presente, proclama mayo del 2024 como el Mes de los Adultos Mayores, reconociendo el tema nacional, Impulsado por la conexión. La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Boulder insta a todos los residentes a reconocer el profundo impacto de las interacciones significativas y la conexión social en el bienestar y la salud de los adultos mayores y de todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad.
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Congratulations to our Boulder County AAA Medicare Counseling Program!
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Boulder County's Medicare Counseling volunteers are SHIP (State Health Insurance Program) counselors who provide nonbiased education and information to Medicare eligibles to help them with their billing issues and appeals claims. These volunteers continually train to stay current with not only Medicare rules and regulations, but also in Medicaid, so they can help clients understand their benefits and coverage and how the two programs fit together. Volunteers attend trainings on a wide variety of topics including Medicaid, brain injury, hospice, fraud prevention, home health, skilled nursing, etc. They work Feb. through Dec. each year in support of Medicare beneficiaries and their families. In 2023, the program recorded 1,303 volunteer hours! During the Medicare Open Enrollment season, these amazing volunteers had 891 service hours with 892 contacts.
Thank you and congratulations!
Matt Henderson
Joanne Ashmun
Charles Bailey
Donna Braun
Prudence Carter
Reed Cobb
Kevin Cummings
Trish Devlin
Bob Jamieson
Gerra Lewis
Claudia Romans
Jan Sdao
Learn more about Boulder County Medicare Basics and Counseling.
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The group provides information, answers to questions, and support from new friends. Each session has a topic. This group is for people 60+ and their caregivers. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated.
Classes are held online from 11 a.m. to noon. Please contact 303-678-6118 to register and ask questions.
Grocery Shopping and Label Reading for Diabetes
Monday, May 20
Understanding and Managing Hypo- and Hyperglycemia
Monday, June 17
Our lively and entertaining Medicare Basics 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. Once registered, participants will receive instruction on how to join the class. This online course uses Zoom.
Wednesday, May 8, 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 1:30-3 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12, 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 20, 10-11:30 a.m.
To learn more about Medicare Basics, Medicare Counseling, and to register for upcoming classes, please visit:
For more information, or to set up an appointment, please call 303-441-1546.
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Mindfulness meditation is a practice of encouraging attention to the present moment. By allowing for awareness of what is most present now, we develop our capacity for moments of focus, concentration, and being in our lives. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Professor of Medicine emeritus at UMASS Medical School and founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program (MBSR) describes mindfulness as “the awareness that arises from paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” This could be considered the essence of mindfulness meditation. Some benefits of the practice may include positive impacts on health, increased sense of well-being, improvements in sleep, reductions in anxiety and depression, lower blood pressure, and pain management skills.
What: Each session will include a guided meditation, with emphasis on bringing purposeful attention to our experience. We will begin with a 20-minute guided meditation, followed by a 10-minute period for reflections and questions about the practice. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
When: Tuesdays in May, 10-10:30 a.m.
Where: Zoom
Register to join at any time. Register for one or more sessions.
Fresh Conversations is an evidence-based nutrition education program focused on timely nutrition topics presented monthly. Fresh Conversations is led by Patti Murphy, RDN and sessions are held on Zoom.
Fresh News about Soyfoods
Wednesday, May 8, 1-2 p.m.
The Mouth is Your Body's Mirror
Wednesday, June 19, 1-2 p.m.
Register here.
Questions? Please email infohealthyaging@bouldercounty.gov.
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