Tag: Weld County Area Agency on Aging

Weld County AAA Renames Itself with Diverse Population Changes

Effective March 1, 2024, the Weld County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is expanding. Coinciding with the expansion is a refreshed agency title meant to be more reflective of the diverse populations served. A rebranding campaign launched this month; the agency will now be recognized as the Home and Community Supports Division. Weld County’s AAA …

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Weld County and Greeley Host Golden Gallery Art Show!

This is the fifth year of this extremely popular art show hosted by the Weld County Area Agency on Aging and the Greeley Active Adult Center in Greeley. The show features Weld County artists, both professional and amateur, ages 50 and over. Each piece on display was an original and comprised of drawings, mixed media, …

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Be Kind to Caregivers

Be Kind to Yourself was the theme of a recent Caregiver Appreciation Day recently held in the Aims Community College Welcome Center Mountain View Ball Room. The event was well attended by Caregivers, families, friends, Sponsor representatives, vendors and other visitors wanting to learn more about Caregiving and related senior services. Area Agency on Aging …

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November is National Family Caregivers Month

Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. Families are the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities in the U.S. Many …

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Weld County Leads The Way

The Senior Nutrition Program provides nutritious and delicious noon-time meals for seniors. Social and educational opportunities are also available before and after meals; according to Meredith Skoglund, Senior Nutrition Supervisor, Area Agency on Aging, Department of Human Services in Greeley. Each month Nutrition Directors from the various Weld County Senior Centers meet to discuss and …

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Calling All Art Lovers!

By Holly Darby, Weld County Area Agency on Aging The Golden Gallery Art Show is an event intended to promote the art of Weld County’s 50+ residents. This inaugural event is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, the Greeley Senior Activity Center and the Weld County Area Agency on Aging. Join us at the opening reception …

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7th Annual Film Festival

The Weld County Area Agency on Aging hosts its 7th annual film festival in recognition of Older American’s Month in May. This year’s short films that were chosen to honor the joys, challenges and opportunities facing late life is shown on Wednesday, May 25, at the Kress Theatre, 817 8th Ave., Greeley. The morning session …

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