October 5, 2023
Topic: What to Know Before Choosing Your Medicare 2024 Plan
Speaker: Desiree Bolt, SHIP Program Manager
Location: Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Meeting Summary: Desiree Bolt is the Colorado State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Manager, the education arm of Medicare. She will present what is new in Medicare Open Enrollment for 2024, as well as how to best utilize the comparison tools and how to access a SHIP counselor for guidance in making these decisions. Please note, this is not a forum suited to sharing grievances or personal issues regarding the Medicare system.
November 2, 2023
Topic: What does Ageism Have To Do With Aging?
Speaker: Lori Brown, Career Advisor for Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Location: Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Meeting Summary: Ageism is based on cultural myths about the process and meaning of aging. This presentation explores myth-busting research that challenges these long-held beliefs and explores our potential to change the lived experience of growing older. On Nov. 2, Lori Brown, Career Advisor with the Generations Program, explores ageist myths, recent scientific research and provides an overview of the Generations Program at Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
December 7, 2023
Topic: 2023 “Year-in-Review” and Glimpse of 2024
Speaker: Gretchen Lopez, Chair of the Seniors’ Council
Location: Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Meeting Summary: This meeting will provide an overview of what the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County has been involved with throughout the year, including details regarding the response and input received at Vintage & Vibrant. Attendees will see a sneak peek of what to expect in 2024 and can ring in the holidays with some holiday cheer!