On April 26, the Office on Aging Advisory Council hosted the 2023 Resource Connections for Seniors & Caregivers forum in Loveland. Dozens of attendees were welcomed by County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally and Loveland Mayor Jacki Marsh. Panelists representing the Loveland Housing Authority, Housing Catalyst, Neighbor to Neighbor, and Volunteers of America addressed the featured issue of housing, focusing on demystifying topics like the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and housing vouchers. Presenters from the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization and Colorado Legal Services spoke about transportation options and legal services for seniors and caregivers. The Office on Aging closed out the presentations by sharing the many resources it provides to adults 60 and beyond, including its chore and in-home service voucher programs. The event concluded with an informative question-and-answer session with all the presenters. A recording of the presentation and Q&A can be viewed at https://youtu.be/yUyFaXLkqiU

The Office on Aging Advisory Council hosts the forum each spring with the goal of connecting the community with important resources. "I think it's important because our aging population in the county is ever-increasing," Jacque Penfold, the Office on Aging Advisory Council Vice-Chair, said. "There are so many wonderful resources out there that people are not aware of, and I see this as a perfect opportunity to spread the word. I hope people left today with information that they are excited to share. It's a great way to reach people and let them know what's out there."

Attendee Christine Haptonstall felt the forum was successful in this goal, saying "I learned a lot and I'm excited to share the resources to help a friend get into some affordable housing. It was very informational and I really enjoyed it."