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Sometimes the Best Tool for the Job Is a Helping Hand
When people think about getting a job done, they often think about the tools they need. A rake for the leaves. A shovel for the snow. A lawn mower for the grass. The right tool can certainly make a job easier. Continue Reading →
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Listen to the latest Aging with Altitude Podcast: CO150 Film Celebrates a Giving and Resilient Spirit
Our state of Colorado is recognized for many things, mountains, plains, thunder, snow, floods, fires, restoration. This year, 2026, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary as a state along with America’s 250th anniversary. Continue Reading →
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Don’t Activate a Plastic Medicare Card
If you are mailed a plastic Medicare card, don’t “activate” it. Medicare is not sending plastic Medicare cards. This is a scam. Continue Reading →
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Small Acts of Support Can Make a Big Difference in the Lives of Older Americans
For many older adults, staying connected, informed, and independent is important. Sometimes, a little help from a trusted friend, family member, neighbor, or caregiver can make everyday tasks easier and less stressful. 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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SilverSneakers Classic – Oct. 5, 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. 5, 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.
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Qigong – Oct. 5, 2026
Through a Zhineng Qigong practice that combines meditation, breathing, sound, and movement, we create a unified state of body, energy and consciousness that is effective for both maintaining and improving health and cultivating an awakening state of consciousness.
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SilverSneakers Circuit – Oct. 5, 2026
This workout offers standing, low-impact choreography combined with standing full body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball.
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