In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2, for normal business.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2, for normal business.
Interested in receiving monthly emails containing information for older adults on educational opportunities, upcoming events, resources, and many other topics? The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County has a First Friday Update that is emailed out to a distribution list on the first Friday of each month. Check out the latest Update from November 1, 2024.
Speaker: Gretchen Lopez, Leadership Team Member
Location: Canvas Credit Union, Community Room, 10000 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124
Time: Meetings are from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and contain a brief welcome and information of upcoming events, speaker presentation, followed by community conversation.
Description: Celebrate the Seniors’ Council accomplishments for 2024 while enjoying tasty treats, chatting with friends and listening to joyful music. The Leadership Team will also touch on what exciting things you can look forward to in 2025.
The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County has initiated research into the availability of medical care for older adults. Upon reviewing the summary report of “The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2021 to 2036” commissioned by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), we learned there is a growing concern across the nation regarding a doctor shortage and the impact on our health care. Therefore, we feel that it’s important to hear about your experiences and to provide an opportunity for you to weigh in on this important issue to determine the need for advocacy in this area.
Seniors’ Council meetings are held the first Thursday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in various locations throughout the county. All meetings are free and open to the public.
Meeting format:
10 a.m. – Announcements
10:15 a.m. – Presentation
11:15 a.m. – Community Conversation
January 2 – Generations at Work
Presenter: Lori Brown, Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Location: Douglas County Human Services, Conference Room, 4400 Castleton Ct., Castle Rock, CO 80109
Description: Learn about experiences of older adults in the workforce and ways to recognize and counter ageism in the workplace.
February 6 – Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia
Presenter: Laura Kneeskern, TheKey
Location: Canvas Credit Union in the Community Room, 10000 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124
Description: Laura Kneeskern will share information about ways anyone can modify their lifestyle to stave off dementia.
March 6 – Eldercare and Caregiving
Presenter: Kelly O’Connor, Eldercare Consultant and Life Coach for Older Adults
Location: Douglas County Libraries in Parker, Event Hall A, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138
Description: As more older adults become caregivers for spouses and aging parents, Kelly O’Connor will share her life experience and research about setting expectations for caregivers in eldercare.
April 3 – Welcome to the New Highlands Ranch Senior Center
Presenter: Jill Hall, Highlands Ranch Senior Center
Location: Highlands Ranch Senior Center, 200 E. Highlands Ranch Pkwy., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Description: Meet staff at the Highlands Ranch Senior Center, tour the new facility and learn about what this new center has to offer older adults.
May 1 – Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud
Presenter: Mark Fetterhoff, AARP
Location: Philip and Jerry Miller Library, Event Hall, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104
Description: Learn about some of the latest scams targeting older adults and how to recognize and protect yourself from fraud.
The Seniors’ Council promotes Living Well/Aging Well™ in Douglas County, Colorado. To contact the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County, or for any questions related to older adult services, please email [email protected] or call 303-663-7681.
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