Published on May 01, 2023
To celebrate and show appreciation for older citizens in our community, the Weld County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed May Older Americans Month.
A growing number of older Americans contribute their time, wisdom, and experience to our community and often still face forms of discrimination and indifference. Members of the Weld County Department of Human Services’ Area Agency on Aging (AAA) were present for the proclamation on Monday, May 1, 2023, including Human Services Department Director Jamie Ulrich and Deputy Director Tami Grant.
Commissioner Coordinator for Human Services Scott James said, “I have had the honor in my first couple of years as commissioner in serving on the AAA as the commissioner coordinator, and the services that AAA…and everyone in our Department of Human Services (DHS) provide, is in my opinion, second to none. Weld County is lucky to have you.”
The Board of County Commissioners urges Weld County residents to combat negative stereotypes regarding older Americans, to emphasize the many positive aspects of aging, and to embrace our community’s diversity. In order to create a more inclusive society residents are asked to accept the challenge of flexible thinking around aging.
For more highlights and information on Older Americans Month, see the official Weld County Government Facebook and Twitter pages throughout May. To learn more about AAA, please visit www.weldaaa.org.