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. Colorado has the third fastest growing aging population in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The duties of the Commission are:

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.

To promote and aid in the establishment of local programs and services for the aging and aged.

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 aging and aged.