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Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 6/3/2020

Each May is Older Americans Month, designed to focus on what our older adult citizens do. This year the theme is “Make Your Mark.” This theme was selected to celebrate the countless contributions that older adults make to our... — Updated 5/20/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 5/20/2020

Retiring adults experience a continual need for correct, accurate information as they transition from employment into active retirement. Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older and those who... — Updated 5/13/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 5/13/2020

Note: Menu for home-delivery is different. Visit www.silverkey.org for details. Thursday, May 14 Chicken Teriyaki, Brown Rice, Peas, Asian Cabbage Slaw, Apple Friday, May 15 Beef Tacos w/ Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Sour Cream &... — Updated 5/13/2020

The founder of a movement to inject purpose into the lives of America’s retirees today challenged seniors to take the lead in the battle against coronavirus-induced anxiety and panic. A new survey by the American Psychiatric... — Updated 5/6/2020

The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce the release of our Annual Senior Information and Assistance Directory (“Yellow Book”). The Yellow Book offers invaluable information on more than 800 services for... — Updated 5/6/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 5/6/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719)... — Updated 4/29/2020

The Family Caregiver Support Center at the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is open and ready to support you with your needs as a family caregiver. During these challenging times, caregivers are facing extra challenges and... — Updated 4/22/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed until further notice, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food... — Updated 4/22/2020

Colorado has the second-lowest rate of seniors with underlying health conditions, according to a recent report. QuoteWizard’s team of industry experts analyzed the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data to find which states had... — Updated 4/22/2020

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, health officials have been clear and consistent in their message to seniors: While anyone can fall victim to COVID-19, those who are 65 and older are in an especially high-risk group. That’s... — Updated 4/8/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed until further notice, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food... — Updated 4/8/2020

Thursday, April 2 Pork Pot Roast w/ Onion, Celery, Carrots, Potato Medley, Orange Friday, April 3 Crab Cakes, Broccoli Cheddar Rice, Green Bean Almondine, Applesauce, Raisin Nut Cup Monday, April 6 Mushroom Ravioli w/ Marinara,... — Updated 4/1/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed until further notice, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Executive Director Jolene Hausman released this statement on Monday: “Dear... — Updated 4/1/2020 Full story

Transportation Reserve & Ride is limited to essential transportation needs only: medical and food related. Call (719) 600-2643. Connections Café meal sites will have prepared meals available as an option in lieu of congregate... — Updated 4/1/2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is requiring many adjustments in people’s lifestyles. For the 256,000 Coloradans providing care for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease, the need to observe appropriate social distancing means... — Updated 3/25/2020

For more information about the Silver Key Connections Cafe´, contact the Fountain Valley Senior Center at 520-6470. Local Silver Key Connections Cafe´ meal sites include: Fountain Valley Senior Center, 5745 Southmoor Drive,... — Updated 3/25/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center remains closed until further notice, but some meal and transportation services will continue on an as-needed basis. Executive Director Jolene Hausman released this statement on Monday: “Dear... — Updated 3/25/2020

* Rural Area Meal Program or RAMP, is for individuals age 60 and over who live in El Paso County. This program is for older adults who are not able to get to the nearest congregate meal site. This includes individuals needing... — Updated 3/18/2020 Full story

Driver license online renewal available to some vulnerable populations  On March 10, Gov. Jared Polis announced an emergency order to help Coloradans reduce the potential spread of COVID-19. The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) no... — Updated 3/18/2020

Fountain Valley Senior Center temporarily closing Mark Bowers, program director for the Fountain Valley Senior Center, announced Monday that the senior center would close as of Tuesday and remain closed until March 31; at that... — Updated 3/18/2020 Full story

Imagine what it would be like to no longer see well enough to drive a car or hear what your loved one was saying from across the room. Consider how you would feel if you lost the ability to taste your favorite meal or smell fresh... — Updated 3/11/2020