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Aging Well in Boulder County
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Older Americans Month
On Tuesday, April 29, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) proclaimed 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, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions. This year, join us in honoring older adults’ contributions, exploring the many opportunities for staying active and engaged as we age, and highlighting the opportunities for purpose, exploration, and connection that come with aging.
Guio Bravo (Community Living Program Manager) and Lindsay Neville (Aging Policy Advocate and Planner) for the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging shared the below remarks when presenting the proclamation to the BOCC. You can read the proclamation here.
Guio shared, "Latino older adults are the heart of many of our families and neighborhoods. Their contributions go far beyond what we often see: leaders, caregivers, teachers, and role models. Latino older adults keep culture alive by passing on language, traditions, and values that strengthen family bonds and cultural identity. Through stories, celebrations, and everyday wisdom, they teach younger generations where they come from—and why it matters.
Many live in multi-generational homes, helping raise grandchildren or care for loved ones. Their care and presence often allow younger family members to go to work or school, keeping families strong and stable. Leading with wisdom, Latino older adults are respected voices in their communities. People turn to them for advice, comfort, and leadership. Recognizing and supporting Latino older adults means investing in the strength, resilience, and future of our whole community. When they thrive, we all do.
The dismantling of the Administration of Community Living will have a serious impact on older adults and adults living with disabilities in our communities. Without it, many people may face increased barriers due to language access issues, lack of culturally responsive services, and limited awareness of alternative resources. The loss of ACL threatens not only individual well-being but the overall health and stability of our community."
Lindsay continued BCAAA remarks, sharing, "We are all aging. Boulder County’s older adult (60+) population is growing faster than ever before. The last of the Baby Boomer generation turned 60 last year. 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%.
Older adults provide significant contributions to the communities in which they live, including providing care to children and adults, providing help to their friends, families, and neighbors, and volunteering their time. I don’t think you’ll find a more passionate group of volunteers outside of our own Aging Advisory Council, but I’m partial.
With continued threats to our federal funding we are focused now more than ever on maintaining funding to provide home and community based services, nutritious meals, transportation, supports to prevent homelessness, and so much more to older adults, while also supporting those in caregiving roles.
We are here today to celebrate all that older adults contribute to our community and to shine a light on federal changes that may impact the critical human services that help older Americans age well in their communities. Thank you for this opportunity."
Unique Intergenerational CU Class Experience
What perspectives on happiness might CU students have in common with older Boulder community members? The parallels are often uncanny and always valuable. This CU writing class explores how our unique identities can foster shared notions of the Pursuit of Happiness across generations.
- Boulder County residents 60 years or older may apply, tuition-free
- Selected applicants participate and partner in class with CU undergraduates
- Writings and discussions explore intergenerational perspectives
- Classes stress respectful and mutual two-way intergenerational learning
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When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 28-Dec. 4, 5-6:15 p.m.
Where: CU Campus, Economics Building, Room 13
Questions and application here: www.intergenimpact.org.
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 Presented by our SHIP Medicare Counselors
Our Medicare Basics Classes, live via Zoom, are designed for anyone wanting to understand Medicare enrollment, plans, benefits, and costs. Our program provides up-to-date, objective information and guidance when comparing and enrolling in Prescription Drug plans (Medicare Part D), Advantage Plans, and information about Supplemental insurance plans (Medigaps). We also provide guidance in the appeal process and information about resources for financial help with Medicare costs.
- Wednesday, May 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 22, 10-11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, June 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 12, 1:30-3 p.m.
Questions? Contact us at medicare@bouldercounty.gov or 303-441-1546.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of encouraging attention to the present moment. By allowing for awareness of what is most present now, participants will develop the capacity for increased focus, openness, and peace. Each session will include a guided meditation, with emphasis on bringing purposeful and kind attention to the experience, followed by time for reflections and questions about the practice. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.
Online Option
When: Tuesday, 10-10:45 a.m.
- 10-10:05 a.m.—Arriving & Settling In
- 10:05-10:35 a.m.—Introduction and Guided Meditation
- 10:35-10:45 a.m.—Group Discussion
Where: Zoom. Please note these are drop-in sessions and you can register at any time to join one, multiple, or all sessions.
In-Person at West Age Well Center
When: Wednesday, May 7, 1-2 p.m.
Where: West Age Well Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
Registration questions? Call 303-441-3148.
In-Person at Boulder Community Health
When: Thursday, May 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Della Cava Family Medical Pavilion, 4801 Riverbend Rd, Boulder
Kara Traikoff is the Wellness Program Specialist with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging and facilitator of our meditation courses. She has a background in higher education and community mindfulness, and she specializes in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and adapted mindfulness courses to support healing, growth, and self-compassion. Kara is passionate about encouraging others to experience and live the fullest life possible. She leads and creates wellness opportunities from the heart of her dedicated personal mindfulness practice.
Diabetes Support and Education Group
This group is for Boulder County older adults (60+) with a diabetes diagnosis or those caring for someone with a diabetes diagnosis. The group is facilitated by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who is also a Certified Diabetes Educator. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Classes run from 11 a.m. to noon.
- May 19 – Kidney Health and Diabetes
- June 16 – Exercise and Diabetes Management
- July 21 – Alcohol and Artificial Sweeteners and Diabetes
- August 18 – Carbohydrate Counting and Glycemic Index
- September 15 – Kidney Health and Diabetes
- October 20 – Gastroparesis and Celiac Disease in Diabetes Patients
- November 17 – Healthy Eating During the Holidays
Register by contacting Boulder Nutrition and Exercise at 303-440-1015 or info@bouldernutritionexercise.com.
Fresh Conversations
Fresh Conversations is an evidence-based nutrition education program focused on timely nutrition topics presented monthly. Fresh Conversations is led by Patti Murphy, RDN. The program is held virtually over Zoom.
Inflammation - May 14, 3-4 p.m.
Summer Check-Up - June 4, 3-4 p.m.
Wildflowers on the Trail
When: Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m.-noon, registration opens April 20
Where: Walker Ranch Meyers Gulch Trail, Boulder
What: Moderate Hike. Wildflowers are blooming and showing their bright colors. Purples, yellows, whites, and reds dot the hillsides and valleys at higher elevations. Bask in the sprouting natural beauty. Find these flowers along the trail as volunteer naturalists share stories and uses for some of our native plant species.
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Longmont Meals on Wheels
Older adults (55+) are welcome to join Longmont Meals on Wheels at the Longmont Senior Center. These nutrient-dense, community-style meals are planned and prepared in house. Longmont Meals on Wheels guests enjoy these meals and time with each other, like the variety offered, find the meals to be a great value and report that nutritious community meals help them remain living independently. A soup and salad bar is also offered Wednesday-Friday.
Where: Parkview Café at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave.
When: Monday through Friday, Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.
Price: $2 for those 55+, $6 for those under 55
Process: No reservations required.
Questions? Contact Longmont MOW at 303-772-0540 or office@lmow.org.
Home-Delivered Option: Longmont Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious, ready-to-eat meals Monday through Friday to older adults and people with disabilities in Longmont and Niwot and can provide wellness checks during delivery. This service is for people who struggle to stand long enough to cook a meal for themselves, can’t leave their house regularly, find the diet their doctor recommends to be confusing, or are coming home from a recent hospital stay or outpatient procedure. All meals are low in sodium and carbohydrates, and the agency can accommodate some special-diet needs too. These meals are offered on a sliding scale up to $6. Please call 303-772-0540 or go to longmontmeals.org to get started.
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Brooks Café (Louisville)
Join folks for a nutritious and tasty lunch at Brooks Café. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a warm meal, meet new people, and catch up with friends. Lunch is served promptly at noon, and meals are not guaranteed after 12:05 p.m. We look forward to welcoming you for a great meal and even better company!
Where: Louisville Recreation and Senior Center, 900 West Via Appia, Louisville
When: Monday through Friday, noon
Suggested Donation: $4.50/meal, Guest fee $15.25 for folks who are not 60+
Process: Call 303-335-4931 or email pmorgan@louisvilleco.gov. by 1:30 p.m. the day before.
Eat Well Café by Meals on Wheels of Boulder
The Eat Well Café is open for lunch featuring delicious food at great prices. All ages and appetites are welcome for the full meal deal at the café with a community atmosphere. Choose from two well balanced entrees created daily by Chef John and add a cup of soup or side salad, beverage, and choice of dessert for one great price. Other daily options are available. The Eat Well Café is made possible by a partnership with Meals on Wheels of Boulder and the City of Boulder. All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels of Boulder.
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Where: Eat Well Café, 909 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder (West Age Well Center)
When: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $7.99/full meal deal
Process: All are welcome. No reservations are required except for parties, groups, and special holiday meals. Please email sara@mowboulder.org if you would like to have a group lunch/party.
Questions? Visit The Eat Well Café website. Call Sara at 303-441-3149 or email her at sara@mowboulder.org.
Home Delivered Option: For information about Meals on Wheels Boulder's home delivered meals programs, please visit mowboulder.org, call 720-780-3380, or email info@mowboulder.org.
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Red Stone Café (Lyons)
Come share a warm meal and make new friends at the Red Stone Café, located at Walt Self in Lyons. Whether you’re looking for a tasty meal or a chance to connect, we look forward to welcoming you!
Where: Walt Self Senior Housing, 335 Railroad Ave., Lyons
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays – Lunch at noon
Suggested Donation: $5/meal, Guest fee $15.06 for folks who are not 60+
Process: Call 303-441-1415 by 1 p.m. the day before lunch to reserve your spot.
Coal Creek Meals on Wheels (Lafayette)
The Coal Creek Cafe, an onsite congregate meal program, is sponsored in part by the City of Lafayette. Monday through Friday, CCMOW provides onsite meals in a congregate cafe-style setting, to older adults (residents and daily drop-ins from the community) at Josephine Commons. This program provides high-quality, nutrient-dense meals for diners as well as essential daily social interaction between Josephine Commons residents, members from the community, and the CCMOW kitchen staff and volunteers.
Where: Coal Creek Meals on Wheels, 455 N. Burlington Ave., Lafayette
When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Suggested Donation: $3.50/meal
Process: All are welcome! No reservations are required.
Questions? Call 303-665-0566 or email info@coalcreekmow.org.
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Allenspark Lunch Bunch
Enjoy a great meal and make new friends with the Lunch Bunch group at Highlands Camp and Retreat Center in Allenspark. After your meal, stay and join in a friendly game of dominoes! We can’t wait to share a meal, a laugh, and some good times with you!
Where: Highlands Camp and Retreat Center, 1306 Business Hwy 7, Allenspark
When: Thursday, noon-1 p.m., stay after lunch to play dominoes!
Suggested Donation: $5/meal, Guest fee $20 for folks who are not 60+
Process: Call Cindy Rockett at 303-747-0556 by the Sunday before the meal to reserve your spot
Nederland Area Seniors
Enjoy a delicious meal with friends at the Nederland Community Center. It’s a perfect chance to relax, enjoy a tasty lunch, and connect with both old friends and new in the community! We can’t wait to share a meal and good company with you!
Where: Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72, Nederland
When: Wednesdays at noon
Suggested Donation: $5/meal, Guest fee $15.06 for folks who are not 60+
Process: Please RSVP the Monday before lunch by 5 p.m. by email at info@mountainpeaklife.org or call 303-258-0799.
Home Delivered Option: If you or someone you know is 60+, homebound for any reason, and interested in receiving weekly meal deliveries, please email info@mountainpeaklife.org or call the Nederland Area Seniors office line 303-258-0799 for more information. Eligibility criteria applies.
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  The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA) Caregiver Initiative is focused on empowering and supporting caregivers of older adults. Learn more about what we offer at boco.org/Caregiving.
Boulder County Community Services is not a healthcare provider and cannot provide medical advice. This resource is provided for informational purposes only. Individuals should seek medical advice directly from a licensed medical professional.
Ask a Caregiving Expert
Dear BCAAA,
I am curious to know what my care recipient, who has dementia, might be experiencing or thinking about in our interactions. Can you help give me some perspective?
Signed, A Curious Caregiver
Dear Curious Caregiver,
We are providing a series of statements from the book "Dementia with Dignity" by Judith Cornish that explains what it is like experiencing dementia. Take some time to consider each of the statements below and think about what a person is experiencing as their dementia progresses. Keep in mind that their actions and words reflect their feelings, not a diagnosis that they may have been given. When a person is losing cognitive skills that they’ve relied upon all of their life they will be upset and frustrated.
#1: “Let me off the hook.”
No, I can’t remember that. No, I don’t know who that person is. No, I cannot figure out how to do that. Please, for the benefit of my self-worth, stop being surprised when I cannot recall something or understand something. It is not rational to think that I will remember when I’m losing my memory skills. It’s even more nonsensical to think that I can understand your explanations when I’m losing my rational thinking skills. I will continue to remember less and continue to understand less. It hurts me when you repeatedly test me and show me that I’m failing. And please, please stop trying to teach me things. I am losing the ability to learn new things. I won’t ever get better at remembering, or at reasoning, or at following a list of instructions. Don’t quiz me. I need you to partner with me, not correct and instruct me. I need you to accept my diminishing skills and help me cope.
#2: “See me. I’m not gone yet.”
I am me. I’m still myself. I may be losing my memory and memories, but I am still experiencing life and am fully able to enjoy the present moment. Please understand that not being able to recall something or report it doesn’t mean the experience didn’t happen. Even if I don’t remember what we said and did this morning, it doesn’t mean I didn’t experience it with you, and that that experience will not affect my mood going forward—it will. I was just as fully there as you were—maybe more so—and I am fully here in this moment, too. But only you can make it beautiful for me.
#3: “Help me, don’t prevent me.”
We have two sets of thinking skills and I’m only losing the secondary set. I’m losing rational thought but I am not losing intuitive thought. Please understand the difference between the two. Rational thought is all about manipulating facts. It helps us organize information, check off lists, see cause and effect, evaluate, compare, and come to decisions. You’re right. I’m becoming less able to do those things. I need your help with those tasks.
But I am not losing my intuitive thought processes. My ability to read your expressions and body language is heightened and has actually improved. I know how you feel and I know how I feel, even if I can’t think of the right word to express it. I can enjoy beauty in all its forms. I can hear, see, touch, feel touch, taste and smell. Please help me explore all the beauty this world has to offer. I want to experience it with you. Don’t isolate me or lock me away in hopes of keeping me safe. I need beauty and companionship more than ever.
#4: “Show me the good.”
I have no defenses when you bring me sorrow. I cannot recall or analyze why you might be sad, nor reason you or myself out of it. I can only experience what you bring me. When you are irritated with me, I cannot use cause and effect to understand why. I can only reflect it back to you. When you are overcome with worry, I cannot form a plan to help you or lighten your load like I used to (I wish that I could, but I cannot). All I can do is absorb your negativity and amplify it. I am like a sponge to your moods.
So please bring me the good things in life—your love, your laughter, your companionship. I will reflect it back to you twofold. That I can do.
#5: “Join me in the intuitive world.”
It’s wonderful over here! You wouldn’t believe how much joy there can be! I am living in the present moment. I have mastered effortlessly (because I have no option) what people spend decades using mindfulness to achieve. I am here, in the now, fully, with no distractions from thoughts about the past or future. Come join me. You will find beauty in every direction too, if you’ll just slow down and look, really look, and be, here beside me. I feel everything so deeply, so clearly—now that I am without rational thought or memory to distract me.
Come join me—even if only for a minute or two. I would be so happy to enjoy it with you.
Judy Cornish is an author, founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN®), creator of the DAWN Method® and retired elder law attorney. Her two books (The Dementia Handbook and Dementia With Dignity) take person-centered dementia care from theory to practice by identifying the skills not lost to dementia. Through DAWN, Judy provides counseling, private classes and an online video program for families and home caregivers. Her goal is to help families learn how to truly support their loved ones and enjoy more companionship as they live with dementia.
BCAAA's Caregiving Resource Specialists are available to discuss caregiver concerns in full. Give our team a call at 303-441-1617 or email us at infoCaregiver@bouldercounty.gov.
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City of Longmont Senior Services
The Longmont Senior Center is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. Their resource specialists and counselors are now offering home visits and in-person appointments.
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Find class information in the GO! Catalog.
Questions? Call 303-651-8411 or email senior@longmontcolorado.gov.
Sign up for weekly email updates by visiting Longmont Senior Services.
Caregiver Services in Longmont
Caregiver Consultations and Family Meetings: Referrals & information about adult day programs, home health care, long-term care, counseling, caregiver self-care, etc.
Respite & Companion Volunteer Program and Respite Assistance Referrals: Volunteers matched with older adults who live alone or with a family caregiver provide respite, a friendly visit, and a caring connection. Respite Assistance funds can help pay for respite care for a caregiver.
Social Groups and Educational Programs for family caregivers and those living with dementia (options may vary quarterly).
Caregiver Support Groups provide information and support for family caregivers; no registration required:
1st Monday, 6–7:30 p.m. at Longmont Senior Center
2nd Tuesday, noon – 1:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Assn. at Longmont Senior Center
Questions? Call Kayleigh Schernbeck at 303-774-4497.
The Last Walk: Caring for Companion Animals at the End of Life
Please register in advance at 303-651-8411. Registration #285905-00
Monday, May 5, 5–6 p.m.
Caring for our companion animals as they near death is one of the most heart-wrenching and rewarding experiences we will share with them. This session focuses on navigating difficult decisions in end of life care with as much knowledge, perspective, and confidence as possible. We'll explore a range of ethical and practical challenges, such as choosing palliative and hospice care options, thinking through whether and when to choose euthanasia, maintaining the best possible quality of life given the circumstances, and planning ahead for death. Please bring your questions and concerns. Presented by Dr. Jessica Pierce, a bioethicist, writer, and Faculty Affiliate at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School.
Understanding and Rethinking Aging
Please register in advance at 303-651-8411. Registration #285909-00
Monday, June 2, 5:30-7 p.m.
What “lens” are you using to look at aging? There’s a lot going on in older adulthood…And a lot of it is really good! This interactive workshop will explore aging as a process of human development, not human decline. Using a research-based human development lens, we’ll identify tools that can be used to enhance our well-being and our sense of thriving—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. This workshop is designed for older adults, those who are caring for older adults, or those who just want to better understand aging. Presented by Carole MacNeil, PhD, an educator, researcher, author, and consultant. Carole has worked with groups all over the world. She was also a caregiver for four parents for more than a decade.
Caregiver Stress and Burnout
Please register in advance at 303-651-8411. Registration #288907-00
Saturday, May 10, 10-11 a.m.
Caregiving can be difficult, tiring, and wearing. Brenda Gurung will share several tools to manage stress and burnout - to keep organized, to identify resources and help, and to transform your caregiving work. Presented by Brenda Gurung, credentialed dementia specialist, founder of Be Growth Dementia Education, Forbes Health Advisory Board Member, and national senior living leader.
Summer Tips for Caregivers
Please register in advance at 303-651-8411. Registration #288908-00
Saturday, June 7, 10-11 a.m.
We'll discuss practical travel tips for caregivers for both out-of-town summer travel and staycations: travel planning and logistics, maintaining your person's routine, what to take with you, service options, and caregiver support. Presented by Brenda Gurung, credentialed dementia specialist ,founder of Be Growth Dementia Education, Forbes Health Advisory Board Member, and national senior living leader.
City of Boulder Older Adult Services
City of Boulder Older Adult Services offers a variety of health and wellness, lifelong learning, aging in place, special interest groups, and travel/trip opportunities. Many programs are offered online as well as in-person at the East and West Age Well Centers. Case Managers are available to assist City of Boulder residents 60+ and their caregivers with referrals to community resources, options counseling, and financial support for eligible clients. To speak with a Case Manager, please call 303-441-4388.
For a complete list of April programs and services, please visit the website to view the “Let’s Age Well!” program guide. For weekly updates, register online to receive the Age Well e-Newsletter.
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Early Childhood Service Corps Workforce Information Session
West Age Well Center, Monday, May 5, 1–2 p.m.
The Early Childhood Service Corps offers individuals 50+ virtual training and placement in volunteer or paid positions supporting children aged 0 – 5 and strengthening community ties. This information session will provide more insight into this opportunity.
Plant Forward Boulder - Supplements
East Age Well Center, Thursday, May 8, 10–11 a.m.
Plant Forward Boulder supports healthy, plant-based lifestyles by nurturing local connections, facilitating ongoing social support, and providing educational programming. This month, attendees will learn about supplements in lifestyle medicine.
CarFit
Participants must register in advance for a 30-minute appointment. No fee.
East Boulder Community Center Parking Lot 3, Monday, May 12, 9 a.m. – noon.
CarFit’s trained professionals take older drivers through a 12-point checklist with a personal vehicle and recommend minor adjustments that help make the car “fit” better for comfort and safety.
TECH: Senior Planet Lecture: Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography
West Age Well Center, Monday, May 12, 10–11 a.m.
Learn additional uses for smartphone cameras such as scanning QR codes, translating text, measuring objects and more.
Coffee with a Cop
West Age Well Center, Thursday, May 15, 9–11 a.m.
Join staff from the City of Boulder’s Police Department, Boulder County Community Protection Division, and Housing and Human Service’ Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) for Coffee with a Cop - an opportunity for community members to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in the community.
CU Boulder Physiology of Aging Clinical Trials: From Initial Insights to Impact
West Age Well Center, Wednesday, May 28, 1–2 p.m.
Researchers from CU Boulder’s Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab will present findings from past studies about lifestyle interventions to maintain and improve cardiovascular health throughout the lifespan.
Town of Erie Parks & Recreation - Active Adults
Bingo
Tuesday, May 13, 1-2 p.m.
Join the fun in this friendly game of BINGO and an afternoon of connecting with friends. Registration is not required. Prizes sponsored by The Bridge at Longmont.
Older Americans Month Lunch - Flip the Script on Aging
Thursday, May 15, 12:15 p.m. (Doors open at 11 a.m.)
The event is free for anyone 60 and older. There is a $14 for those under 60.
The Older American's Month theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and have meaningful conversations that can help dispel misconceptions. Reservations required by calling 303-926-2569 or emailing activeadults@erieco.gov. Deadline to register is May 13. Sponsored by Town of Erie Parks and Recreation and Seniors Helping Seniors.
ThinkFirst for Falls
Tuesday, May 27, 4:30-6 p.m.
This class is facilitated by injury prevention professionals from Intermountain Health and Boulder Community Health to discuss best-practice strategies to prevent falls and for the opportunity to complete an individualized balance screening with an occupational therapist. In addition, a pharmacist will be available to answer medication questions. Please bring a list of your medications along with any questions you have.
Movies Together
Friday, May 30, 1 p.m.
The fee is $4 for residents and $5 for non-residents.
Movie selections will be posted in Amilia 2-4 weeks in advance of the showing. Drinks and snacks will be included in your registration fee. Registration deadline is on the Monday before the movie. Social time begins at 12:30 p.m. so you can meet and eat. Movie lengths vary.
Lafayette Senior Center
Protect Yourself from Home Contractor Fraud
Wednesday, May 14, 2-4 p.m.
If you’re a homeowner, you more than likely need to hire a home contractor. A home contractor could be a licensed professional like a plumber or electrician or a company that does large home renovations. This presentation will focus on what you should you know and consider before entering a contract with any home repair or home remodeling professional. Presented by the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office.
Planning for the Care You and Your Loved Ones Deserve
Tuesday, May 20, 3-4 p.m.
Understanding the resources available to you and your loved ones in the community can be overwhelming, especially when faced with health challenges. While we don't often prepare for our health to decline, it's crucial to be equipped with a plan when the time comes. This workshop will provide an overview of various care options available in the community, helping you understand when and how to access them for optimal support. Join us for an informative session to gain the confidence and knowledge needed to make the right decisions for you and your loved ones during times of health transition.
Senior Health and Fitness Celebration
Wednesday, May 28
LaBlast Chair Fitness, 9-9:45 a.m., Seated Stretch, 10:10-10:55 a.m.
National Senior Health & Fitness Day® is the nation’s largest annual older adult health and wellness event. There will be food, drinks and socializing after class! This event is Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
Louisville Senior Services
Louisville Senior Services at the Recreation & Senior Center offers a variety of trips, classes, and activities, and Brooks Café lunch. Senior Resources help in the areas of transportation, housing, legal assistance, financial guidance, and medical equipment loans. For more information, contact Katie Beasley at 303-335-4914 or visit the website at www.louisvillerecreation.com.
Louisville Senior Services is located at 900 W Via Appia Way in Louisville.
Older Americans Month “Flip the Script” Celebration
Wednesday, May 21, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (Reserve your meal by 1:30pm Tuesday, May 20.)
The suggested donation for those 60+ is $4.50. For those under 60 the fee is $15.25.
This year, we’re flipping the script with an exciting lineup! Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, pineapple, and a roll. Then, hear from Louisville artist Robin Salcido as she shares what inspires her upcoming senior center exhibit, “Remember Me (This Way),” and discusses how art can reshape the way we think about aging. Next, Kate Francis Hope will introduce us to the fun and creativity of Improv. But wait—there’s more! Actors from the local senior theatre company, VIVA, will perform a short scene from “Our Town.” Let’s come together, celebrate, and flip the script on aging in this unforgettable afternoon!
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Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
Our mission is to deliver, fund, and advocate for services that promote well-being, independence, and dignity for older adults, people living with disabilities, caregivers, and veterans in Boulder County. We also assist Medicare beneficiaries and residents of any age who live in a long-term care facility. In addition, we provide information, referral, and options counseling to anyone 18 or older with a disability as well as to older adults.
Connect with us!
Call us at 303-441-1617 or email us at AgingResources@bouldercounty.gov.
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