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The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging is offering Help for the Journey, six hours of education providing hope, information, and resources for caregivers of older adults. This program will include a box lunch. Participants can register for the full day and will receive a box lunch at no charge. Speakers include Brandy Queen, Kay Adams, Renita Henson, Stacey James, and Cassie Angerer.
When: Tuesday, July 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Agenda: 10 a.m. - Interdependence in Caregiving
11:15 a.m. - Cultivating Competence and Compassions in Dementia Caregiving
1 p.m. - Movement, Motion, and Making Care Safe
2:30 p.m. - How to Get Paid to Be a Caregiver
Where: Boulder County Southeast Hub (1755 S. Public Rd., Lafayette)
Registration: Register for the event by Tuesday, July 16 at helpforthejourney.eventbrite.com.
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For more information, or late registration that will not include a boxed lunch, contact Rebekah Van Sweden, at 303-441-3945 or InfoCaregiver@bouldercounty.gov.
Thank you to our co-sponsors, AARP Colorado!
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Caregiving Office Hours
Informal caregivers of adults 60+ and caregivers of any age adult with dementia can walk in to our open office hours to meet one on one with a Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Resource Specialist. The resource specialist can provide information and referrals and help caregivers coordinate resources to support their caregiving related needs. Resource specialists can guide caregivers to the next steps in their caregiving journey, help them make a respite plan, give information on end of life and estate planning, and provide resources for wellness and self-care. They can help caregivers locate meaningful support groups and other county and community resources for caregivers.
Option 1 - Lafayette
When: Second Thursdays, July 11-Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Boulder County Southeast Hub (1755 S. Public Rd., Lafayette)
Option 2 - Louisville
When: Third Fridays, July 19-Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Louisville Senior Center in the Imperial Room (900 West Via Appia Way, Louisville)
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Questions? Please contact us at infoCaregiver@bouldercounty.gov or 303-441-3945.
Aging Well in Boulder County: Data Report
We released the updated Aging Well in Boulder County: Data Report on Thursday, June 27. The report can be used to inform local dialogues, planning initiatives, and advocacy that will encourage and foster a more age-friendly Boulder County. The report is organized by the AARP and World Health Organization domains of Livability, which recognize the impacts of our built and social environments on healthy aging. BCAAA expanded on the eight domains of livability to include a domain focused on Disaster Preparedness. In addition, this report highlights the strengths and needs of eight subpopulations of older adults and caregivers and their unique considerations.
Boulder County’s older adult (60+) population is growing faster than ever before. The last of the Baby Boomer generation will be turning 60 in 2024. According to projections from the State Demography Office, Boulder County’s total population will increase by 15%, or around 50,000 people, from 2022 to 2050. The largest growth of an age group in this three-decade period will be in our 80+ population, projected to increase by 220%.
The report finds that, while the needs of those who are 80 and older are not homogenous, the needs change as we age. Boulder County must change and strengthen our community for this shift. The population of the United States is moving from “pyramid” to “pillar,” meaning that the distribution across age groups will be closer to equal with a changed birth rate and advances in medicine that make living longer possible. The shifts made to prepare for the increase in older adults now will positively impact generations to come.
Questions? Please contact Lindsay Neville at lneville@bouldercounty.gov.
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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.
Glycemic Index and Carbohydrate Counting
Monday, July 15
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, July 10, 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, 1:30-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
Boulder County's Medicare Counselors will be hosting an in-person Medicare Basics class on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Longmont Senior Center. Register here.
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, openness, and peace in our lives.
What: Each session will include a guided meditation, with emphasis on bringing purposeful and kind attention to our experience, followed by time for reflections and questions about the practice. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. Please note these are drop-in sessions and you can register at any time to join one, multiple, or all sessions.
When: Tuesdays in July, 10-10:40 a.m.
10-10:05 a.m.—Arriving & Settling In
10:05-10:30 a.m.—Introduction and Guided Meditation
10:30-10:40 a.m.—Group Discussion
Where: Zoom
Register here.
Did you know that mindfulness may help us age better? Research shows that a regular mindfulness practice can protect our health in several ways as we age. It may even help us live longer, more fulfilling lives. Check out this article from the Greater Good Magazine to learn more.
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.
The "Sunshine" Vitamin and Connection with Depression
Wednesday, July 10, 1-2 p.m.
Your Heart is a Beast
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1-2 p.m.
Let's Keep the Blood Going
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1-2 p.m.
The Connection Between Diet, Exercise, and Sleep
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1-2 p.m.
Register here.
Questions? Please email infohealthyaging@bouldercounty.gov.
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