Pitkin County has two goals to support its older adult population: 1) Identify and advocate for age-friendly improvements in outdoor and built environments, and 2) Establish a new Senior Services facility that is properly sized, designed, and located to serve the needs of a growing older adult population. A larger and improved Senior Center would enable the county to expand services and programs to prepare for demographic changes over the next 40 years.

Pitkin County has four goals to support its older adult population: 1) Encourage respect and appreciation for older adults and move away from ageist attitudes and criticisms, 2) Promote Pitkin County as a safe place for LGBTQ older adults through education and training initiatives, 3) Expand intergenerational opportunities for learning, socializing, and connecting, and 4) Create opportunities for non-English speaking members of the community to connect with and among older adults.

Pitkin County has 11 goals: 1) Promote availability of affordable, accessible health care, including dental, vision, and hearing care, 2) Educate medical providers about resources for older adults, 3) Advocate for additional mental health programs, 4) Support patient-centered community case management for chronic care and successful transitions along the care continuum, 5) Advocate for increased respite care, memory care options, and essential in-home supportive services, 6) Create and distribute resource information on hospice and palliative care, 7) Participate in integrated assessment and treatment programs for older adults, 8) Identify and address the needs of paid and unpaid caregivers, 9) Focus on prevention and intervention strategies for older adults who are potential victims of criminal activity, fraud, abuse, and neglect, 10) Advocate for geriatric care education and access to specialists for medical providers, and 11) Educate and advocate for careers in the aging field.