Life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past 50 years, yet societal expectations of older adults and their caregivers has changed very little. Sponsored by the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, a Community Services Division, the Aging Mastery Program® for Caregivers teaches about the impacts of caregiving and provides tools to stay healthier and happier throughout the caregiver journey. Classes are starting soon in Louisville and Longmont.  This six week course runs Feb. 21 - March 28.

Serious illness will affect us all, either personally or through loved ones, at some point in our lives. Preparation and knowledge of the nuts and bolts can provide comfort in a scary situation. As Change Agents, there are also ways we can improve the system to support those going through serious illness. Join CIVHC on February 22nd at History Colorado for an interactive day focused on caring and planning for serious illness.

Please join the Bell Policy Center for its first social hour, featuring a lively conversation with the Honorable Rosemary Rodriguez about the 2020 Census and its enormous economic impacts in Colorado. Come learn more about how the census is the bedrock of democracy and why the data is essential for achieving economic mobility for all Coloradans. Prior to founding Together We Count, Rosemary was the state director for Senator Michael Bennet. She also served as a commissioner on the U.S.…

WHAT IS ALZHEIMER'S DAY AT THE CAPITOL? It's a one-day event where people who are passionate about making the fight against Alzheimer's and other dementias a priority in Colorado come together to help make that happen. Alzheimer's advocates gather to: Learn how to effectively advocate for legislation that would improve the lives of individuals and families struggling with Alzhiemer's and other forms of dementia; and Ask state legislators to take specific actions on legislation that would support them.

Health Care Day of Action is an opportunity for consumers and advocates from all over Colorado to discuss the health policy issues close to your heart and engage with legislators on current health policy in our state. At this event, you will learn about the legislative process and current health care legislation, hear from health care experts, and we will help you connect with your legislators and communicate with them in the thick of the legislative session. CCHI is charging…