BoCo Area Agency on Aging Programs

Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Age Well Series - Virtual

The Age Well Series is a unique opportunity to broaden and add depth to your understanding of aging and realize the growing scale and importance of our regional network of advocates, researchers, innovators, and practitioners.

 Register and get more information by visiting Age Well Series - Boulder County. 

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – Broadband Service for Low-Income Households

Spread the news! The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has collaborated with broadband service providers across the U.S. to subsidize internet access for low-income households under the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).  Any household that is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line or has a member of the household that receives government benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch is eligible for:  

  • Up to a $30/month discount on your internet service
  • Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
  • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
  • A low-cost service plan that may be fully covered through the ACP (Comcast, CenturyLink/Lumen, and most cell phone carriers have fully covered plans)

There is an application to confirm qualification. Here is a direct link that provides an online and printable application.  How to Apply - ACP - Universal Service Administrative Company (affordableconnectivity.gov)

Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance

The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors, and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. LEAP's goal is to help bring warmth, comfort, and safety to your home and family by assisting with heating costs.

Applications are accepted from Nov.1 to April 30.

For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Human Services at www.colorado.gov/cdhs/leap or call 1-866-HEAT HELP (1-866-432-8435)

Diabetes Education & Support

This group, facilitated by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator, is for Boulder County older adults (60+) with a diabetes diagnosis or those caring for someone with a diabetes diagnosis. Registration is required, but there is no cost to attend. Sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. 

For questions or to register, please email us at infohealthyaging@bouldercounty.org or call 303-678-6115 and leave a message with your contact information. 

Aging Mastery Program for Caregivers

This program, open to caregivers and non-caregivers, combines goal-setting, daily practices, and peer support to help participants make meaningful changes in their lives. This six-week program is fun, innovative, interactive, and empowers you to spend more time each day doing things that are good for yourself and others. Caregivers are those who help a relative or friend with chores, errands, personal care, and more.

Questions? Email us at infohealthyaging@bouldercounty.org or call us at 303-441-4583.

Medicare Basics Classes & Counseling

Our Medicare Counseling program offers live, virtual Medicare Basics Classes throughout the month at varying times. Classes provide unbiased, up-to-date information about Medicare enrollment, benefits, costs, what and how Medicare pays, choices under Medicare plans, how they work, and prescription drug coverage.

Visit Medicare Counseling - Boulder County for the most up-to-date schedule of classes.

Fresh Conversations - Virtual

Fresh Conversations is an evidence-based nutrition education program focused on timely nutrition topics presented monthly. Fresh Conversations is led by Patti Murphy, RDN, a registered dietitian in Boulder.

 For questions or to register, please email infohealthyaging@boulddercounty.org  or call 303-441-4995.

Free Nutrition Counseling

A registered dietitian nutritionist is available to help you with a variety of concerns, from mindful eating to digestive disorders and gut health. Call the counseling number and a dietitian will then contact you.
  
English counseling: 303-678-6115
Spanish counseling: 720-930-0223

Rainbow Elders LGBTQ+ Virtual Teatime

The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging coordinates Teatime. To access Teatime virtually through Zoom, use this link: Access Virtual Teatime

Contact Michael Chifalo at mchifalo@bouldercounty.org or 303-441-4518 for more information.