Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado

06/17/2026

Garfield County Older Adults Program is looking for volunteers to serve at their Carbondale congregate meal site on Wednesdays this summer. Enjoy a free lunch while serving a delicious meal! Learn more and sign up at
https://www.highcountryvolunteers.org/opportunity/a0CUi00007tUGFNMA4/carbondale-senior-lunch

06/15/2026

Our last Community Conversation in Garfield County will be this week at the Rifle Senior Center. The Community Conversation will help guide the agency’s 4-Year Plan and shape future services for older adults.
Rifle – Thursday, June 18 | 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Rifle Senior Center, 50 Ute Ave.
For more information, call 970-248-2717 (Option #4)

06/15/2026

06/10/2026

AARP's Tips for June!

06/09/2026

We will be having another Community Conversation next week at the Senior Social Center of Craig on Tuesday, June 16th from 12pm-1:30pm. RSVP is appreciated. Call 970-326-3188.

06/05/2026

We will be in Rangely, CO on Monday, June 8th for another Community Conversation!

The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado is inviting community members to share their thoughts on aging in Rio Blanco County. These Community Conversations will help guide the agency’s 4-Year Plan and shape future services for older adults.
Whether you’re planning ahead or supporting a loved one, your input can make a difference. Share your ideas, concerns, and experiences to help improve resources and quality of life in our community.
Upcoming Sessions:
Meeker – Wednesday, June 3 | 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fairfield Center, 200 Main St.
Rangely – Monday, June 8 | 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Radino Senior Center, 403 North White Ave.
For more information, call 970-248-2717 (Option #4).

06/04/2026

Want to prevent fraud? Start by not answering calls from unknown numbers. If it's important, they'll leave a message. Call our office if you believe you've been a victim of Medicare fraud at 970-896-6210.

06/04/2026

Did you know Medicare does NOT issue plastic Medicare cards? If you receive one in the mail, it's a scam! Report it to our office at 970-896-6210.

06/02/2026

Are you 60 years and older? Do you live in Colorado? Are you low-income? If you so, you may be eligible for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program called Fresh Eats https://cdhs.colorado.gov/CSFP

06/02/2026

June is Adult Protection Awareness Month, and the Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS), 510 29 ½ Road, is inviting community members and staff to participate in a series of events focused on awareness, education and advocacy for vulnerable adults in our community.

Throughout the month, the Mesa County Adult Protection team will host informational sessions and community events designed to help residents better understand Adult Protective Services (APS), mandatory reporting responsibilities and the resources available to support at-risk adults.

The month kicks off with the annual Purple Ribbon Ceremony followed by a Meet and Greet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2 in MCDHS Room 1060. Attendees are encouraged to wear and decorate MCDHS in purple in recognition of Adult Protection Month while meeting members of the Adult Protection team and learning more about the work they do throughout Mesa County.

Additional events scheduled throughout June include:

APS 101
June 11 at 1:00 p.m.
June 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Room 1060

This session will provide an overview of Adult Protective Services, including the role APS plays in supporting at-risk adults and responding to reports of mistreatment, neglect and exploitation.

Mandatory Reporting
June 16 at 9:00 a.m.
Room 1060

Participants will learn what it means to be a mandatory reporter when concerns arise involving vulnerable adults, including how and when to make a report.

Adult Protection Month serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of protecting vulnerable adults and ensuring community members know how to recognize and respond to signs of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Community members interested in learning more are encouraged to attend these free events throughout June.

To learn more about Adult Protection in Mesa County, please visit us online at: https://www.mesacounty.us/departments-and-services/human-services/adult-protection