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Aging in the Pikes Peak Region
June 24, 2015 by Claire
A new report written by Tucker Hart Adams, PhD and Cindy DeGroen, Colorado State Demographer for Innovations in Aging Collaborative was released to the community on June 24, 2015. This new research highlights the demographic trends in the Pikes Peak region (El Paso, Teller and Park Counties) while also identifying successful practices that support older adults in other communities. This report also identifies the Age Friendly City/Communtyinitiative from the World Health Organization and AARP as a possible framework to meet the needs of this growing segment of our society. The report is rich in data, information and descriptions of programs from around the country. Please click here to see the full report.
On January 14, 2014, IIAC and its partner Peak Vista Community Health Centers released a report entitled Convening to Support Aging in Place for the Pikes Peak Region. This collaborative project was made possible through the support of the Colorado Trust's Convening for Colorado grant program. Over the course of six months a team from Innovations and Peak Vista worked together to bring together senior stakeholders and service providers to address the "silver tsnami" that is looking in our region. Several reccomendations were made by the community for the community. Innovations is committed to being a leader on behalf of our community to address the many challenges ahead and look for innovative solutions. Please see report here.
IIAC is committed to bringing to the community data and information that supports the greater understanding of aging in Colorado Springs. Thanks for a partnership with a leading urban planning and design firm, HB&A, Innovations in Aging is able to provide maps that identify where the concentrations of our adult and older adult populations live. Please click here for the maps.
In December 2011, IIAC released a report entitled Aging in El Paso County written by Tucker Hart Adams, PhD Senior Partner of Summit Economics and now one of our board members. This report is an excellent resource which is rich in data from highly credible sources that paints the picture of the rapidly growing senior population, thier challenges and the opportunities our communities have in addressing the issue. Please click here to view the report
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Specialized Healthcare & Life Care Management
October 8, 2014 by Claire
Specialized Healthcare & Life Care Management featured Sara Honn Qualls, Mary Ann Kluge, and Amy Silva-Smith, Gerontology Center at UCCS; Stephen Bensen, Researcher, Department of Veteran Affairs; Darla Gurry, Senior Reach National Consultant; Don Backstrom, Director, Regional Specialties & Geriatrics, Kaiser Permanente; and Julie Anderson, Peak Nutrition Clinic Director, Gerontology Center UCCS. 70 persons attended the event.
Innovations in Aging Collaborative Presents the Remarkable Aging Series for 2014.These gatherings will address the major issues that are facing our community as Baby Boomers are aging and choosing to remain in our community and as new retirees move to Colorado Springs. The series will feature thought leaders in each topic area as keynote speakers and trainers sharing their expertise and knowledge of trends and emerging issues to address aging in our community. These dynamic topics address our community's frail and elderly seniors as well as the healthy and vibrant retiree seeking engagement, recreation and culture and the confidence that this community will provide for them as they age.
Persons attending the events were given the opportunity to meet and interact with the speakers, received a bibliography on the topics presented, and had an opportunity to purchase books from the UCCS traveling library. Follow up online surveys were conducted and were overwhelmingly positive four convenings. At present two follow-up groups are meeting, one on volunteer transportation networks modelled after ITNAmerica, and one on the "Village" model presented by Dr. Ramsey from "A Little Help" organization in Denver.
Remarkable Aging Series 2014
The series consisted of four convenings featuring national and regional thought leaders as keynote speakers. Our purpose for the series was to change the mindset about the contributions of older adults in our community and to explore the impact of engaged seniors on the vibrancy and viability of the Pikes Peak Region.
Housing Choices and Livable Communities
September 10, 2014 by Claire
Housing Choices and Livable Communities featured Katherine Freund, founder of ITN America; Roberto Rey, Multicultural Outreach Director, Colorado Branch AARP; John Olson and Mark Tremmel, Collaborative Design Group; Dr. Paul Leon Ramsey, Executive Director of A Little Help; Kyle Fisk and Lori Rhodes from Challenger Homes; and Aimee Cox, Community Initiatives Manager, City of Colorado Springs. 82 persons attended the event.
The Business of Aging: Infrastructure, Information and Institutional Innovation
The Business of Aging: Infrastructure, Information and Institutional Innovation featured Elizabeth Hanes, health, medical and technology writer and innovator. Additional speakers included Robert Kemp, Colorado State Demographer; Jan Erickson, founder of Janska Clothing; and panelists Becky Medved, RCSPros; Dan Davies, AbleLink Technologies; and James Dodd, Loop Communications. 63 persons attended the event.
The older adult population is expected to increase 179% in the next 16 years. This leaves a large market for businesses to develop products and services for older adults. This is a half day conference for businesses to discuss innovative ideas, learn about new products and services for older adults, and collaborate with other businesses engaged in the business of aging.
Making a Difference through Encore Careers and Entrepreneurship
March 8, 2014 by Claire
Making a Difference through Encore Careers and Entrepreneurship featured Elizabeth Isele, thought leader in "Senior Entrepreneurs: New Engines for a New Economy," founder of SavvySeniorsWork, and co-founder of Senior Entrepreneurship Works and eProvStudio; Stan Gryskiewicz: founder of AMI; and panelists Nancy Seckman, Career Designs; Dave Csintyan, founder of See the Change USA; Bill Gates, founder of Life Wise Counseling; Barbara Raynor, Managing Director of Boomers Leading Change in Health; Randy Scott: founder and Managing Director of FRESC; Gina Solazzi: Fitness Adjunct for the Center for Creative Leadership; and Jo McGuire: Director of Compliance and Corporate Training, Conspire! 51 persons attended the event.
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