Denver (July 2, 2025) — Colorado is leading the way in improving and developing resources to support all of us as we age. The State’s first-ever Multi-Sector Plan on Aging (PDF), which serves as a blueprint for these comprehensive plans, is now available on the Multi-Sector Plan on Aging website. This is the first year of the 10-year plan, and new reports and initiatives will be developed and released annually.
“The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is proud to be leading the State’s efforts to make sure that Colorado is a place where everyone can age with dignity, safety and purpose,” said CDHS Deputy Executive Director of Community Partnerships Minna Castillo. “However, we can’t do this important work alone. We encourage other government agencies, the business community, nonprofit and community-based organizations, higher education and others to collaborate with us on the best ways to serve older adults.”
The plan lays out five high-level goals:
- Support age-friendly, connected communities
- Develop a healthcare system that supports older adults
- Sustain and tailor long-term services and supports
- Bolster Colorado’s economy
- Prioritize economic security for older Coloradans
“There’s no better time than now to join us. For the first time in our state’s history, more Coloradans are older than 60 than are younger than 18,” said Kristine Burrows, CDHS’s senior specialist on aging and the State’s expert on Colorado’s aging strategy. “We encourage everyone to read the plan, think of ways we can work together and what you can do in your own community to not only support older adults, but to also honor their contributions, resilience and vitality. ”
The Colorado Department of Human Services supports people and families by connecting them with assistance, resources and support at every stage of their lives. We serve Coloradans through bold and innovative health and human services. And together, we empower Coloradans to thrive.
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