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Area Agency on Aging offering Social Security 101 webinar March 7
Individuals approaching retirement can enroll in a free webinar to help sort through their benefit options and ask questions on common topics during the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging’s Social Security 101 session. The webinar will take place at 4 p.m., March 7, 2024. Josh Weller, a public affairs specialist with the Social Security… Continue Reading →
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Get unbiased Medicare Advantage Plan information during Feb. 23 presentation
COLORADO SPRINGS – If you’ve enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan and still have questions about your coverage or want to know more about your Medicare options, your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) from the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging will offer free education and Q & A sessions on Feb. 23. Counselors… Continue Reading →
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Social Security Administration: New Year’s Resolutions to Combat Scams
Next year, resolve to protect yourself from scams that can damage your finances and reputation. Ring in 2024 with some smart resolutions to protect your personal information. Stay informed of the latest scam trends Fraudsters continue to change their tactics. Stay informed by: The more you know, the better prepared you’ll be to identify and… Continue Reading →
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About the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments and the Area Agency on Aging
By Melody Hanna The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) serves as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for El Paso, Park, and Teller counties by providing programs and services for older adults and their caregivers. To provide those services and programs, PPACG contracts with nonprofit, for profit, and governmental agencies as well as… 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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Yoga Flow – Oct. 9, 2026
Flow with your breath from posture to posture beginning with centering and warm-up, a standing sequence to tone and strengthen, followed by seated postures and ending with deep relaxation.
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SilverSneakers Yoga – Oct. 9, 2026
Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses.
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SilverSneakers Classic – Oct. 12, 2026
Move to the music through exercises designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living.
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SilverSneakers Stability – Oct. 12, 2026
To help you become stronger and improve balance, this class teaches specific exercise to improve strength and power around the ankle, knee and hip joints, while improving your reaction time.
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