Community Resources:
The Center serves as a dynamic hub for all activities related to healthy aging at Colorado State University. Its comprehensive facilities include lecture rooms, faculty and graduate student offices, wet labs, exam and phlebotomy rooms, conference and event spaces, and biological specimen collection facilities.
Partnerships for Age Friendly Communities of Larimer County
PAFC takes action through four priority groups: culture of aging, health and wellness, housing, and mobility and access. These priority groups communicate and collaborate across Larimer County using grassroots Self Directed Volunteer Teams (SDVT) to accomplish specific objectives.
Senior Access Points of Larimer County
Senior Access Points is a partnership between the Larimer County Office of Colorado State University Extension, CSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies, the Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities, and the Larimer County Office on Aging.
Area Agency on Aging
The Larimer County Office on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Larimer County. As one of sixteen AAA’s in Colorado, the Office on Aging receives funding from the Federal Older Americans Act and the Older Coloradans Fund to provide services to Larimer County residents who are 60 and older, and to serve as the lead agency for planning and coordinating those services. The Office on Aging provides funding to agencies that provide services for seniors in Larimer County, including congregate meals, transportation, legal assistance, caregiver support and many more. These agencies are referred to as our funded community partners. In addition, the Office on Aging staff provides direct services and programs to older adults.
Aging Clinic of the Rockies
The Aging Clinic of the Rockies is a local non-profit mental health agency that offers professional counseling services to address psychological needs of older adults and their loved ones. The clinic is part of a network of mental health services in the Department of Psychology at Colorado State University.
Colorado Coalition for Aging Research and Education, CoCARE
CoCARE is a consortium of several universities in Colorado dedicated to aging-related research and education. Its primary goal is to organize workshops, webinars, and other events addressing critical issues in aging while showcasing collaborative projects within the state. Though CoCARE is not formally affiliated with any single university, nor is it a 501(c)(3) entity, it serves to amplify the impact of aging research and education across Colorado through its multi-university network.
Participation in CoCARE offers immediate benefits, including the opportunity to connect with others working in aging studies and education across Colorado. This fosters the formation of collaborative groups, facilitates job searches, and supports lobbying and legislative efforts for issues affecting older Coloradans. CoCARE aims to identify and enhance ongoing projects in the region, share resources, and expand the research portfolio on aging in Colorado.
Colorado presents a unique environment for advancing aging studies and education due to its motivated population, high education levels, and government interest in improving the well-being of its residents. By uniting universities, CoCARE strengthens their collective voice and enables them to achieve far more together than they could as isolated programs at individual institutions.
Student Resources:
The APA Committee on Aging’s newest resource, Exploring Careers in Aging is now live! It’s a step-by-step educational roadmap to help undergraduate and graduate students find a career in aging.
The Roadmaps – one for undergraduate and one for graduate students – provide guidance in thinking about potential research, practice and academic careers in aging including:
- Specific questions to consider at each educational level from pre-undergraduate to graduate.
- Actions to take at each educational level to be prepared and positioned to embark on a career in aging.
- Resources (directories of programs in psychology and gerontology, academic resources, preparing for graduate school, networking, and how to prepare for a job search).
- Career profiles and descriptions of a wide variety of aging careers, including those in psychology.
- Interdisciplinary careers that intersect with aging including those in engineering, business, law and policy, and biological and health sciences.
Should There Be Age Limits For Politicians?
How old is too old to run for elected office? Why does the United States have one of the oldest Congresses among industrialized nations? Is it time for younger representatives and fresh perspectives in government? CSU’s Center for Healthy Aging hosted a panel discussion on the topic on President’s day—February 19. 2024— to delve into this topic. The questions and survey results from this panel can be found here.
HES 455 Capstone Projects
In Spring 2024, CHA collaborated with Scott Burley, Ph.D. and students in HES 455: Health Promotion Programming on their capstone projects. These senior Health and Exercise Science students developed targeted health interventions aimed at raising awareness among college students about the impact of their current health behaviors on well-being in later life. Featured below are two of these projects.
Are You Aging Well?
This intervention aimed to increase accessibility and visibility to student health resources on campus by curating over 40 resources covering health and well-being. Browse the resources below.
by Julia Pinner, Tatum Flack, Allison Beecher, Sebastian Mahan, and Reed Jordan.
Nutrition
Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center at CSU
No-Cost Markets | Food Bank for Larimer County
SNAP 4 RAMS (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Mental Health & Stress Management
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Mental Health Services at CSU Health Network
CSU Wellness and Behavioral Health Consulation
Blog: Coping Strategies for Stress Management
Mental Health Infographics:
Exercise
Group Classes at CSU Recreation Center
Personal Training at CSU Recreation Center
Sport Clubs at CSU Campus Recreation
Alcohol, Tobacco, & Drug Use
CSU Health Network: Resources for Alcohol & Drug Use
CDC Dietary Guidelines for Alcohol
Blog: What Alcohol Can Do to Your Biological Age
Blog: Facts about Aging & Alcohol (NIH)
Blog: How Alcohol Can Accelerate the Aging Process and Damage Your Health
Dreaming Ahead
Informed by Associate Professor Josiane Broussard’s research on sleep and circadian rhythm, the Dreaming Ahead project describes how sleep habits affect Alzheimer’s disease risk, particularly for college-aged students. View the full flyer.
by Lily Hancock, Emma Van Auker, Griffin Vander Waerdt, Tanner Menu, and Eliseo Pereyra.
Articles, Blogs…
Medicare-Covered Treatments and Health Conditions
Eye Care Guide for Older Adults
20 Awesome At-Home Hobbies with Health Benefits for Retirees and Older Adults
The National Institute on Aging | A-Z guide to health
The Healthspan Campaign | “Expert Q&A Series” covers advances in research and benefits of healthspan
The Mayo Clinic | “Expert Blog” is an in-depth resource on healthy aging