It’s one of the most important trends of our time – the unprecedented number of Americans who will become 60 years and older in the next 15 years. Nationally, this group is expected to more than double between 2000 and 2030. This “graying of America” can also be seen here in Boulder County. According to the 2015 Age Well Boulder County strategic plan, older adults represent the fastest growing population segment of Boulder County. By 2030, seniors will account for about 25 percent of the county population. While this demographic shift brings with it many opportunities, the growing number of older adults will also strain limited resources that help seniors in need. That’s where the nonprofit, Cultivate and its network of local volunteers, come in. Cultivate volunteers provide a range of services for seniors and adults with disabilities including shopping for and delivering groceries to the homebound, escorting clients to critical medical appointments, helping with home repairs and yard work, and clearing sidewalks of winter snow and ice. This support allows many seniors the independence to “age in place” in their own homes and neighborhoods.
