About

Welcome to AgeWise Colorado! We’re a free, easy-to-use hub for all things related to aging in place for you or your loved one.

Our goal is to take the stress out of finding reliable information and trusted resources that can meet the needs of seniors aging in place.

Our Vetting Process for Our Participating Providers

AgeWise Colorado was created specifically with older adults and their loved ones in mind. We know how hard it can be when you’re searching for products and services to help older adults stay in their homes. As a non-profit organization, we’re committed to helping you find what is needed quickly and easily.

We also have a stringent vetting process that all providers interested in becoming one of AgeWise Colorado’s Participating Providers must go through. Once an organization becomes a Participating Provider they are then included in our Participating Provider Directory. In addition, they will have an annual check-up to ensure they continue to meet our rigorous standards.

How Do We Connect You With the Information and Resources You Need Around Aging in Place?

Our approach is twofold: First, we provide reliable and up-to-date information about the many aspects and challenges impacting older adults who are aging in place, and beyond. We provide educational events and videos to help you.

Second, we connect you to the products and services you are looking for by matching you to locally based Participating Providers.

In the near future, we will also have knowledgeable staff you can speak with for more information.

What Types of Products and Services do You Need?

We’ll connect you with the resources and organizations that meet you or your loved one’s interests and needs across a range of aging in place related offerings. The types of products and services included cover:

Finance & Legal matters
Home Modifications
In-home Care services
Mobility
Transportation
Smart Technology for the home and person
End-of-Life Planning
Community Resources
Healthy Aging
Alternative Housing and Care
And more!

Our Mission

AgeWise Colorado’s mission is to alleviate the challenges older Coloradans and their families face by providing reliable information and trusted resources to help seniors thrive as they age in place.

Our Vision

To be the go-to online hub for older Coloradans and their families to learn about and find the products and services available to thrive as they age in place.

AgeWise Colorado is a mission-driven organization created to:

Meet a real public service need by filling a significant information gap for older Coloradans and their families struggling to find reliable information and helpful, trusted, resources when (or before) aging-related issues arise.

We are Coloradans focused solely on older Coloradans and their families and closest friends. We have both deep and broad experience in the many aging related issues and activities around the state and employ that experience for you.

We provide:

Information, and educational events in local communities across Colorado focused on aging-related topics and issues that impact older adults.
An Online Resource Guide – designed to be an interactive and easy-to-use tool to guide older adults and their family members in finding the products and services that will help them live their best lives as they age.
Improved access to products and services specifically for older Coloradans.  
A collaborative environment for our member organizations to learn from one another to improve the products and services they provide to older adults.

Who are the People behind AgeWise Colorado?

Our Board of Directors:

Bob Brocker, AgeWise Colorado Founder and Board President: Former Railroad Executive, Businessman, International Consultant and current volunteer/board member of A Little Help, and Colorado Center for Aging. Member of DRCOG AAA Advisory Committee on Aging
Dr. Eric Chess, JD, MD: Physician and lawyer with a focus on prevention, well-being, financial security and cognitive health.
Pat Kelly: Business Owner (Routinify), former Telecomm Executive
Marla Koupal: Mentoring Scrappy Entrepreneurs to Bring The Dream Home; Sales Skills, Marketing Skills, Mindset
Chris Lynn: CEO of Seniors’ Resource Center and Member of DRCOG AAA Advisory Committee on Aging
Ed Shackelford: Realtor, volunteer, advocate for aging issues in Colorado
Rick Smith: Western Slope Director for A Little Help, Community Activist, Transformational Leader, Fundraiser, Board & Community Developer
Connie Ward: Optimal Living Medicare Solutions, former Telecomm Executive, volunteer for the Colorado Center on Aging and other aging-related organizations
Barbara Boyer, Executive Director: Decades of experience in nonprofit management roles, Vice President of Denver Senior Coalition, member of DRCOG AAA Advisory Committee on Aging and Arapahoe County Commission on Aging Board