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Larimer County proclaims Oct. 9 Ageism Awareness Day and urges intergenerational engagement
Summary
The board approved an Ageism Awareness Day proclamation, citing local demographic figures and urging policies and community practices to reduce age-based prejudice and increase intergenerational engagement.
On Oct. 7 the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring Oct. 9, 2025, Ageism Awareness Day and called for greater intergenerational engagement and anti-ageism actions across workplaces, health care and community life.
Erin Ault, program manager for the Larimer County Office on Aging, told commissioners that ageism is widespread and harms older adults’ health, financial security and social participation. The proclamation text cited an estimate that “nearly 90,000 older adults in Larimer County, age 60 and beyond,” and urged public and private institutions to adopt inclusive policies and intergenerational programs.
Commissioners praised local volunteerism and noted examples in which older adults contribute to community life, from volunteering to participation in civic boards. They discussed the health impacts of isolation and the benefits of cross-generation activities, and recommended public awareness and policy responses to reduce discrimination on the basis of age.
The board voted 3–0 to approve the proclamation and stopped afterward for photographs.
