State Unit on Aging
The State Unit on Aging oversees programs funded by the federal Older Americans Act and State Funding for Senior Services. The unit provides assistance and funding to 16 local Area Agencies on Aging to provide community-based services to seniors age 60 years and older and caregivers.
- Comment on the Amended State Plan on Aging
The State Unit on Aging is looking for public feedback on its amended Colorado State Plan on Aging until Feb. 13, 2026. Please review the following documents and then provide your thoughts in the below feedback form.
- State Funding For Senior Services Contingency Grant
Application Required Documents
Contingency Fund Application (Google Form)
Contingency Fund Budget Template (Google Spreadsheet)
Contingency Grant Fund Signature Page (PDF)Supporting Documents
Application checklist (PDF)
ACH Authorization Form (PDF)
W9 Form (PDF)Other Documents
Application Questions (PDF)
Grant Guidance (PDF)
Grant FAQ (Google Spreadsheet)- State Unit on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging documents
- Resources and Reports
Alzheimer's, Dementia and Brain Health: What Everyone Should Know webinar
The State Unit on Aging hosted an "Alzheimer's, Dementia and Brain Health: What Everyone Should Know" webinar instructed by Kelly Osthoff of the Colorado Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and offered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Nov. 3, 2025.
The webinar provides:
- A clear understanding of the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
- Basic knowledge of advancements in diagnosis, treatment and care.
- Tips on how to better understand and connect with someone who has dementia.
- Research changing the landscape of the disease, including risk reduction strategies.
- Knowledge on how to leverage community resources.