Boulder County Area Agency on Aging & Veteran Services

06/10/2026

Join us for our Community Conversations, happening all month long! Boulder County is experiencing a major change in its population: the proportion of older adult residents is greater and growing faster than ever before. BCAAA and our partners believe in supporting programs and services to support a Boulder County where all residents can age well. Join BCAAA and our partners for a Community Conversation to discuss what works well for older adults in Boulder County, and what service and resource gaps need to be addressed. Learn more at

Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA), alongside our partners, is seeking input for our planning process that takes place every four years. Boulder County is experiencing a major change in its population: the proportion of older adult residents is greater and growing faster than ever before. F...

06/09/2026

Happy Pride, Boulder County! Join us this Saturday at Boulder Pride. The event will be held at the Boulder Main Library Parking Lot and will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more about our Rainbow Elders programming and grab one of our fans to help cool you off.

Check out Pride events from across Boulder County at https://www.rmequality.org/pride Rocky Mountain Equality

Check out our Pride month events! Rocky Mountain Equality (RMEQ) defends, advocates, and provides life-saving services for LGBTQ+ people and communities across the state of Colorado. We envision LGBTQ+ people, families, and communities living authentically in an inclusive, equitable, and compassiona...

06/07/2026

Are you ready to be a fraud fighter? Create a free online account at Medicare.gov to be able to track claims and make sure what you are billed for is correct.

Go to boco.org/Medicare to learn more about local resources.

06/05/2026

Guard your Medicare card. Don’t give your Medicare number to anyone over the phone. Don’t text it. Don’t use it to sign up for “free” offers. Saying no is the best defense against scammers.

06/05/2026

Happy 6/5! Most people become eligible for Medicare at 65 so we celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week the week of 6/5 to help remember the steps to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud!

Learn more about local Medicare resources at boco.org/Medicare

06/04/2026

Do you know how to read a Medicare statement? If you don’t, this is a great time to learn!

Reading your Medicare statements that come in the mail every 180 days or anytime online at Medicare.gov is a great way to find and report suspected fraud.

The SMP has many tools to help you learn how to read your Medicare statements. Learn more https://smpresource.org/you-can-help/read-your-medicare-statements/

Home / You Can Help / Read Your Medicare Statements Medicare statements outline payments made on a beneficiary’s behalf for Medicare covered services. There are two primary types of statements received by Medicare beneficiaries: Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) and Explanations of Benefits (EOBs)....

06/04/2026

Sharing silly moments with family is important. Sharing Medicare numbers with people who ask for it over the phone, through email, or at the door is risky.

If you have a family member or take care of someone over 65, talk to them about never sharing their Medicare number to unsolicited requests. This is likely a scam and could lead to medical identity theft.

06/03/2026

Happy Pride, Boulder County! There are events throughout the month to celebrate. We hope to see you this Saturday (June 6) at Roosevelt Park in Longmont. Come say hi to your BCAAA Rainbow Elders staff from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and get to know what we have to offer! Stop by the booth for a fan to help you stay cool.

Check out Pride events from across Boulder County at https://www.rmequality.org/pride Rocky Mountain Equality

Check out our Pride month events! Rocky Mountain Equality (RMEQ) defends, advocates, and provides life-saving services for LGBTQ+ people and communities across the state of Colorado. We envision LGBTQ+ people, families, and communities living authentically in an inclusive, equitable, and compassiona...

06/02/2026

It’s Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! The week everyone can learn about protecting yourself, your friends, and your loved ones from scammers.

There are a lot of ways to participate so stay tuned in all week to the SMP page for different ideas to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud.

Check out what your Boulder County SHIP Medicare Counselors offer at https://boco.org/medicare

05/25/2026

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th! If you or an older person you know is experiencing financial exploitation, physical or sexual violence, or neglect, here are some places to get information and help:
• Boulder County organizations like Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence and Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley offer confidential free consultations, and 24-hour crisis intervention, legal help, shelter, and counseling
• Boulder County’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman provides confidential assistance for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities
• The Boulder DA's Office, 20th Judicial District - DA Michael Dougherty provides information on preventing and recovering from financial exploitation, scams, frauds, and identity theft.
• Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA) helps people who have experienced sexual assault or abuse
• You can also make a report to police or Boulder County Adult Protective Services
• Our AAA and Age Well, Senior, and Community Centers provide a wide range of information and referrals.
Phone numbers and links to all of these are at www.boco.org/elderrights.

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