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Listen to the latest Aging with Altitude Podcast: September is for Senior Centers, Fostering Connections at Rocky Mountain PACE and Silver Key
Explore the unique ways the senior center of today celebrates the moments, connections and opportunities that help older adults age well. Continue Reading →
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Listen to the latest Aging with Altitude Podcast: September is for Senior Centers, Fountain Valley Senior Center is the Place
Explore the unique ways the senior center of today celebrates the moments, connections and opportunities that help older adults age well. Continue Reading →
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Listen to the latest Aging with Altitude Podcast: Accolades for National Senior Citizen Day and Bob Brocker
We’re continuing to feature the unique contributions of Coloradans aging well in, and for, their community. Continue Reading →
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Listen to the latest Aging with Altitude Podcast: Accolades for National Senior Citizen Day
We’re featuring the unique contributions of Coloradans aging well in – and for – their community. Continue Reading →
WELCOME!
The Age-Friendly Pikes Peak Portal provides resources for older adults, caregivers and family members to age in place. The resources here are primarily nonprofit and civic organizations. For more businesses, the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado has a list of Age-Friendly certified businesses. Enjoy your search and contact us at any time for more information.
Local Resources
These agencies and organizations have been collected by staff at the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging, and are targeted to meeting the needs of seniors in our region.
Arts & Culture
Being involved in arts and culture has significant benefits above and beyond adding a little entertainment to ones’ life.
Financial & Legal
Navigating the financial and legal sectors can be a stressful task, but something that is imperative to do throughout our lives.
Health & Wellness
Colorado ranks as the eighth healthiest state in the nation and the second in the nation for highest engagement in physical activity among individuals over 65.
Housing
The Pikes Peak region continues to grow, and our senior population is growing faster than other groups.
Leisure & Recreation
Leisure and recreation are some of the main reasons why people live in the Pikes Peak region.
Government & Advocacy
People of all ages have the right to be involved in government and to make a meaningful contribution to their community.
Safety
Feeling safe is an important part of living in community. A number of resources are available to help individuals age with safety and dignity.
Transportation
There are a number of programs and providers that offer transportation services in the Pikes Peak region.
Volunteering & Employment
Some people enjoy the satisfaction and purpose they gain from working, while others require additional income to cover their cost of living.
Upcoming Events
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Line Dancing – Sept. 30, 2026
Kick up your heels and join the fun! This Beginner/Intermediate Line Dancing class is perfect for those who know a few basic steps and want to learn more.
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Rusty & Weathered (Advanced) – Sept. 30, 2026
If you’re inspired by forgotten machinery, rustic barns, a serene countryside, or the values of a rusted chain on a fence, this class is for you.
Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments
The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging has been providing information, advocacy and services since the mid 1960’s. We receive funding from the Older Americans Act that we utilize in-house and award to local organizations to provide direct services to adults over 60 at no charge to them. Some of the services include health insurance and Medicaid support, caregiver resources, home modifications, personal and home care, transportation, meals, vision services and much more
Areas we Serve
- El Paso County
- Calhan
- Colorado Springs
- Fountain
- Green Mountain Falls
- Manitou Springs
- Monument
- Palmer Lake
- Ramah
- Teller County
- Cripple Creek
- Victor
- Woodland Park
- Park County
- Alma
- Fairplay