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All Age Well Basic Needs Individual & Community Involvement Health and Wellness Independence and Caregiving Community Activity Report 2010 Plan Update Process Creating Vibrant Communities Archive Boulder County Demographics
All Age Well Basic Needs Individual & Community Involvement Health and Wellness Independence and Caregiving Community Activity Report 2010 Plan Update Process Creating Vibrant Communities Archive Boulder County Demographics
Health & Wellness
A vibrant, livable community promotes healthy behaviors and supports community activities that enhance well-being. Access to wellness services, including preventive care, mental health and palliative care services, as well as appropriate fitness programs, is essential.
What have we accomplished?
- In 2009, Lafayette Senior Services expanded wellness offerings by adding acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic care at their facility.
- Supported by Older Americans Act Fund, Boulder County Aging Services offers two of the most widely implemented evidence based programs; Chronic Disease Self-Management and A Matter of Balance. Both of these workshops are offered in Spanish and English with emphasis on reaching low-income and minority audiences.
- The Sabroso y Saludable (Healthy & Tasty) Health Fair, started by Aging Services, provides an opportunity for people of all ages to access free health screenings, learn how to cook traditional foods in a healthy way, learn about diabetes, and to enjoy great food and music.
- The Longmont Senior Center engaged community members in a “Tamales and Talk” discussion about making the senior center welcoming to all. This input is being translated into action steps to make the center more welcoming.