COLORADO SPRINGS – The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Board of Directors recognized May 2026 as Older Americans Month with a board resolution during its regular meeting on May 13, 2026.
“I served on the Commission on Aging for four years, and they do really good work,” said Amy Mitchell, Park County Commissioner. “The education and the assistance they give to seniors is really vital for the three counties in PPACG, and I’m grateful for them.”
The mission of the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is to help older adults by providing services and supports that enable them to remain as independent as possible in their homes and communities. The PPAAA provides resources for insurance assistance and information, caregiver support, mobility coordination and the ombudsman program for residents in long-term care facilities.
PROCLAMATION BY THE PIKES PEAK AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN SUPPORT OF OLDER AMERICANS MONTH May 2026
May 13, 2026
WHEREAS, May is Older Americans Month, a time for us to recognize and honor the Pikes Peak Region’s older adults and their immense influence on every facet of American society; and
WHEREAS, aging is about many things but especially the accumulation of wisdom that allows older adults to challenge outdated stereotypes and live with vitality, andthe wisdom of older Americans is a significant contribution to our country; and
WHEREAS, communities benefit when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds have the opportunity to participate and live independently; and
WHEREAS, the contributions include a lifetime of experiences benefiting business, organizations, families and friends; and
WHEREAS, this year’s Older Americans Month theme, “Champion Your Health,” reflects a growing awareness that older adulthood is not a winding down, but rather a time for increasing physical activity, lifelong learning, community engagement, and creativity, and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Senior Games will once again be held in Colorado Springs and surrounding communities, and is a great opportunity to showcase athletic accomplishments of seniors from across the state; and
WHEREAS, the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments is an association of three counties and 13 municipalities representing the Pikes Peak Region; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Board of Directors proclaims May 2026 as Older Americans Month. This year’s theme, “Flip the Script,” emphasizes the profound impact of meaningful interactions and social connection on the well-being and health of older adults and the communities they live in.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we call upon all residents to join us in recognizing the contributions of our older citizens and promoting programs and activities that foster connection, recognition, respect and support for older adults.
RESOLVED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments this 13th day of May, 2026, at Colorado Springs, Colorado.