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Larimer County Announces Two Outstanding Volunteer Awards

In May, at its inaugural Community Fair, the Larimer County Office on Aging honored two Larimer County residents for their volunteerism, positive attitude, and impact for older adults. The Older Americans Month Awards, given for Outstanding Senior Volunteer and Outstanding Family Caregiver, were presented by Office on Aging Advisory Council Chair Jacque Penfold and Commissioners …

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Larimer County Awards Two Outstanding Volunteers

In May on celebrating Older Americans Month, the Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) held its annual ceremony for recognizing two outstanding volunteers. Senior Advisory Education Committee Chair Colleen Conway made introductions with emphasis on the Stan Ulrich volunteer awards and his many past achievements. The three county commissioners: John Kefalas, Jody Shadduck-McNally, and Kristin …

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Larimer County Provides Annual Volunteers Awards at Ceremony

Larimer County Office on Aging held its annual volunteer awards ceremony during the Older Americans Month in May. Larimer County Commissioners Jody Shadduck-McNally and John Kefalas along with other county dignitaries and over 50 visitors attended the annual ceremony. Cyndy Luzinski, owner of Dementia Together (pictured far left), presented the Outstanding Senior Volunteer of the …

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Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Meeting

In March, the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board chaired by Myles Crane, presented Kara Harvey, Executive Director for the Colorado Dept. of Human Services (CDHS) online. Kara discussed the current organization of CDHS, status of the modernization of Older Coloradans Act, Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging (SAPGA), and emergence of the new Colorado Commission …

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Larimer County Annual Volunteer Awards

During Older Americans Month in May, Larimer County Office on Aging awarded two volunteer recipients with their annual family caregiver and volunteer of the year awards. The Office on Aging requests nominations for distinguished individuals meeting their criteria. This year with the help of their presenters and county commissioners Jody Shadduck McNally, Kristin Stephens, and …

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Larimer County State Candidates Forum (Day 1)

On Wednesday October 7, the Partnership for Age Friendly Communities (PAFC) with the Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) and AARP hosted their bi-annual Candidates Forum on Zoom, where they interview each the state candidates about current senior issues. Here is the result of this online forum. CSU Professor Martin Carcasson with PAFC moderated the …

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Prevent Elder Abuse: Don’t Take the Bait!

It happens every day. The story begins with a phone call or email asking to send money to the I.R.S., or that there is a warrant from local law enforcement demanding payment to avoid immediate arrest. It also could be an email from the F.B.I. asking the recipient to click a link for more information. …

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Toast to Caregivers

November was National Family Caregivers month! Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) hosted the 6th annual Toast to Caregivers celebration at the MacKenzie Lodge, Fort Collins. Over 75 people attended the annual event, celebrating the local caregivers who successfully attended the Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) classes this year. MacKenzie Lodge provided the appetizers and …

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Larimer County Candidates Forum

The Partnership for Age Friendly Communities in Larimer County with Larimer County Office on Aging and their Advisory Committee, and Center for Public Deliberation at Colorado State University presented the candidates forum in October at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Over 80 citizens of all ages listened to the candidates running for the various county …

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