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Centenarian Celebration May 8, 2009

The Colorado Commission on Aging

The Colorado Commission on Aging was established in 1964 to inform and advise decision makers and to advocate for the quality of life of all seniors.

About the Aging Population

Colorado has the seventh fastest growing aging population in the U.S. In the year 2010, there will be more than 770,000 seniors age 60 and over in Colorado. From the years 2000 - 2010, the numbers of these seniors will increase 39%. Centenarians are the fastest growing segment of the American population. Did you know that four out of every five Centenarians are women? Currently, there are about 600 Coloradans 100 years old or older. In 2010, there will be approximately 700 coloradans 100 years or older. By the year 2050, the Census Bureau predicts there will be over 850,000 Centenarians in the United States. The United Nations predicts that by the year 2050, over two million persons in the world will be 100 years or older.

Duties of the Commission

To conduct, and encourage others to conduct, studies of problems of the state's older people.
To assist government and private agencies to coordinate their efforts on behalf of the aging and aged in order that efforts are effective and non-duplicative on behalf of the state's older people.
To promote and aid in the establishment of local programs and services for the aging and aged for the state's older people .
To conduct promotional activities and programs of public education on problems of the aging.
To review existing programs for the aging and make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly for improvements.
To advise and make recommendations to the Division of Aging and Adult Services on the problems of and programs for the state's older people.

Allen Buckingham Senior Leadership Legacy Award

Allen M.A. Buckingham served on the Colorado Commissionon Aging from 1986 to 1998. The Commission's annual Senior Legacy Award was awarded posthumously to Allen in December 1998 and the event was renamed in his honor. Allen served on the national AARP Board of Directors, as regional director of the Region VIII U.S. Administration on Aging, and held other key positions during his career. Allen promoted the needs of older persons, especially that they live in dignity, have freedom and choice, and realize full and active participation in their society. The spirit of his legacy is celebrated annually. Nominations for the 2009 selection will be accepted starting in July 2009. If you would like to get a nomination in early please use the 2008 form. Please have your nominations returned to Jamie Malone at jamie.malone@state.co.us or mailed to the address listed below. For a nomination form please click here.

Centenarian Project

The Centenarian Project is a promotional activity of the Commission on Aging to celebrate the lives of Centenarians across the state, recognize their individual century of achievement, and focus the attention of all Coloradans on the political and social issues of aging.

The Centenarian Project recognizes seniors who have achieved the age of 100 or older by awarding centenarian certificates prepared by the Commission and signed by the Governor. Certificates are usually awarded at birthday parties or other family functions and can be presented by Commission members. We know statistically that centenarians are increasing in number, but we want to know them individually so they can be honored for their lifetime of achievement. If you, a family member, or friend will soon turn 100 or more, please contact Viola McNeace at least 90 days prior to the centenarian’s birthday. Information need includes the centenarian's name, current address, date and place of birth, and phone number as well as your name, phone number and your relationship to the centenarian.

Commission Membership

The Commission consists of 17 volunteer members appointed by the Governor, with consent of the Senate. The Commission is comprised of:

Two persons from each Congressional District (one from each major political party), one person at-large, one from the Senate, and one from the House of Representatives. One of the Congressional District appointees must be from the Western Slope.
No more than 9 members may be from the same major political party.
Appointment is for a four-year term.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Commission, contact the Governor's Boards & Commissions Office at (303) 866-6328. If you are interested in more information please contact Jamie Malone at the Division of Aging and Adult Services at (303) 866-2663.

Contact Information

Jamie Malone

1575 Sherman Street 10th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-2663
(303) 866-2800
1-888-866-4243 (within Colorado only)
FAX: (303) 866-2696

TTY: (303) 866-2850