Larimer County, CO

05/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/09/2024 12:51

Nearly 300 community members attend Office on Aging Community Fair

Almost 300 community members visited The Ranch on May 1 for the inaugural Larimer County Office on Aging Community Fair hosted by the Office on Aging, part of the Aging and Adult Services Division within the Department of Human Services.

The free event offered a space for older adults, caregivers, and individuals planning for the future to learn about aging initiatives in the community and connect with resources. Attendees connected with 50 community organizations during a vendor fair that included health services, transportation, home care assistance, leisure activities, respite, and more.

Educational breakout sessions gave community members valuable knowledge and insights:

The Community Fair concluded with a ceremony celebrating the 2024 Older Americans Month Awards winners. Each May, during Older Americans Month, the Office on Aging honors two exceptional community members for their advocacy and dedication to seniors in our community. This year, Larimer County Commissioners Shadduck-McNally and John Kefalas presented the Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award to Janis Markuson and the Outstanding Family Caregiver Award to Bob Branch. Read more about each of the award winners here.

For more information on the programs and services Larimer County Office on Aging offers, visit larimer.gov/seniors.

  • Kate Poppenhagen from the Office on Aging drives attendees from their cars to the front entrance.

  • The Office on Aging staff members pose before the event starts.

  • Carolina Quiñonez and and Aneliz Juarez from the Office on Aging.

  • Ricardo Perez and Camille Millard from the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management presented on creating emergency plans.

  • Commissioner Shadduck McNally presents the Older American Month Awards

  • Tiffany Ballew with the Office on Aging pets a therapy dog.

  • Aging and Adult Services Division Manager, Lori Metz, watches a therapy dog do tricks.

  • Keynote speaker, Barb Bennett, from the Larimer County Sherriff's Office presented on avoiding frauds and scams.

  • Tori Wimmer from the Office on Aging presents in a breakout session.

  • Carol Seest from the Office on Aging presents in a breakout session.