Resources available for older adults in Boulder County

The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging’s 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. It also assists Medicare beneficiaries and residents of any age who live in a long-term care facility.

BCAAA Healthy Aging Programs

BCAAA’s Healthy Aging programs offer valuable tools for supporting overall well-being, reducing the fear of falling, managing chronic health problems and pain, cultivating present-moment awareness, eating healthier and increasing physical activity.

BCAAA Medicare counseling

BCAAA’s Medicare Counselors provide quality and unbiased information to the community through open enrollment assistance, Medicare basics classes and one-on-one Medicare counseling appointments.

BCAAA caregiver programs

Caregivers and care partners need support through their caregiving journey. The BCAAA provides valuable information and resources and makes referrals to partner agencies. The team hosts ongoing educational events. Programs are offered to caregivers of any age who assist a person aged 60 or older (or of any age if the person has dementia).BCAAA Long-Term Care Ombudsman program

The Boulder County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a free, confidential service for residents of nursing homes and assisted living homes. Residents of these homes have federally regulated rights, Long Term Care Ombudsmen advocate for these rights, working with and for residents to achieve quality of care and life. The services of the Ombudsman can be used by residents, their friends and relatives, staff and the public.

Contact Boulder County Area Agency on Aging for information, support and referrals.

Email: AgingResources@bouldercounty.gov

Phone: 303-441-1617

Online: BoulderCountyAging.org

Resource guide: BoulderCountyHelp.org

Municipal services for older adults and caregivers

City of Boulder Older Adult Services

City of Boulder Older Adult Services offers options counseling for local resources and programs on aging in community, health and wellness, fitness, lifelong learning and day trips.

For more information, to access the Let’s Age Well Program Guide or sign up for the weekly Let’s Age Well e-newsletter, visit BoulderOlderAdultServices.com.

Lunch at West Age Well Center: Meals on Wheels Boulder Eat Well Café is open for lunch Monday — Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more at www.mowboulder.org.

City of Louisville Senior Services

Louisville Senior Services at the Recreation & Senior Center offers a variety of trips, classes and activities, as well as daily lunch at the Brooks Café. Senior Resources help in the areas of transportation, housing, legal assistance, financial guidance and medical equipment loans are also available. Louisville Recreation & Senior Center: 900 W. Via Appia Way. Contact Louisville Senior Services at KatieB@LouisvilleCO.gov or 303-666-7400. Visit them online at www.louisvillerecreation.com.

Food resources

A comprehensive list of food resources in Boulder County for people of all ages can be found at bbfsn.org/resources. Congregate and home-delivered meals are available to older adults through Boulder Meals on Wheels, Longmont Meals on Wheels, Lyons Red Stone Café, Nederland Area Seniors, Louisville’s Brooks Café, Allenspark Lunch Bunch and Erie Active Adults. For more information on food resources for older people, please email the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA) at AgingResources@bouldercounty.gov.