June 14, 2023
To Whom it May Concern:
In partnership with Innovations in Aging Collaborative (IIAC), I am happy to support the designation of El Paso County as an Age-Friendly County through the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. Our local leaders are committed to creating a livable and inclusive community where residents of all ages can thrive, including older adults.
In El Paso County, we are service-focused. We will work collaboratively with local communities, businesses, and residents to identify and address the challenges and opportunities of aging in order to better serve our older adults. Though it is not just older adults who will benefit from this designation. An Age-Friendly County benefits all residents by promoting healthy aging, social and economic participation, and community connection. By joining the Age-Friendly Network, we hope to learn from the experiences of other like-minded leaders, while also sharing our local strengths and success stories.
Since 2016, IIAC has been a trusted local partner in promoting healthy aging and improving the quality of life for seniors in the Pikes Peak Region. Their work has been instrumental in fostering social inclusion and connection, promoting accessible communities, and improving access to housing, healthcare, and other essential services.
Together through this partnership we will explore sustainable ways to design local communities for the support of adults as they age-in-place with dignity, respect, and independence. I look forward to an improved quality of life for all residents within an Age-Friendly El Paso County, Colorado.
Respectfully,
Cami Bremer
Board Chair, El Paso County Commissioners
