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We offer a number of resources that promote healthy aging in Larimer County. We have below resources and information about our partnerships that benefit older adults throughout Larimer County. 

Senior Access Points

Senior Access Points connects older adults with reliable resources in Larimer County.

Led by Colorado State University Extension, is a partnership between:

  • Larimer County Extension
  • CSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies
  • Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities
  • Larimer County Office on Aging.

 

 

 

 

 

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Market Days! for Older Adults

Market Days! is a program of CSU Extension in Larimer County and the Larimer County Farmers’ Market. It provides fresh produce from the market to low-income older adults who are experiencing food insecurity.

Market Days! improves access to healthful foods with fresh fruits and vegetables by partnering with local community organizations.

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

The GRG website includes research-based information for grandparents raising grandchildren. There you will find:

  • Stories from other grandparents raising grandchildren
  • Community resources
  • Information on support groups
  • FAQ's
  • Ask an expert
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Recorded webinars with tips for grandparent-headed families

Colorado State University Extension has a number of recorded webinars with tips for grandparent-headed families.  You can view all of them below:

GRANDcares

GRANDcares is a program for vulnerable grandparent-headed families which focuses on strengthening self-care and parenting skills in custodial grandparents, developing communication and leadership skills in grandchildren, and increasing the ability of service providers to meet grandfamilies’ needs.

GRANDcares is not currently offering classes in Larimer County. However, resources for grandfamilies are available on the GRANDcares website.

 

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Center for Healthy Aging

We are a catalyst for interdisciplinary research and evidence-based outreach and education about healthy aging. As a community-engaged center, we aim to be a premier local, regional, and nationally-recognized resource for discovery and application of research on biological, cognitive, psychological, social, and behavioral factors that lead to healthy and successful aging.

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CSU Extension LogoFact Sheets:

Colorado State University creates fact sheets on a number of topics. Below is a list of fact sheets that deal specifically with issues that an older adult, or their caregiver, may find helpful. You can view all CSU Extension Fact Sheets here.


Larimer County Colorado State University Extension

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1525 Blue Spruce Dr.     
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2004

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