Wyoming Center on Aging
optimizing the health and wellbeing of Wyoming's older residents and their caregivers through interagency partnerships, basic and applied research, community education, and clinical training and services.
Resources that empower, services that care
The Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of Wyoming's older residents and supporting their caregivers. The Wyoming community is known for its strength, resilience, and independence—qualities that remain as our residence continue to age. At WyCOA, we utilize our partnerships, research and services to meet the evolving needs of our older residents while honoring their legacy and preserving these core values. We connect aging individuals with healthcare workers, service providers and educators, to share evidence-based practices. Better support for Wyoming’s aging residents means a better quality of life and a better Wyoming for all!
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Wyoming Dementia Together is a community of experienced professionals who partner with caregivers to provide confidential education and support free of cost to those whose loved ones are living with dementia. Be sure to check out the Wyoming Dementia Together ONCE AGAIN YouTube Channel!
UW ECHO in Geriatrics: Healthcare professionals and students throughout the region have the opportunity to receive best-practice recommendations for consideration in management of older adults to a network of colleagues as well as a specialist care team. Each ECHO will also feature a brief community discussion on a variety of important topics related to geriatrics. Schedule your case consultation today!
Healthy U is a workshop for people with chronic health conditions, their friends, family, and caregivers. Over the course of six weeks, Healthy U participants learn valuable skills to help them take control of their condition and live happier, healthier lives. Become a Healthy U Workshop Leader and bring Healthy U to your area! Learn more or find a program near you!
Free new toolkits and products for download include: The Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly Care Preceptor Toolkit, Rural Community Linkage Toolkit, Geriatrics Career Resources Collection, Student Success Resource Guide for Students, and more! See which product can help support YOUR work!
In partnership with the Wyoming Department of Health Chronic Disease Prevention Program, WyCOA's Healthier Wyoming works to guide public health professionals and communities in taking action, advancing health equity, and reversing the epidemic of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The goal of the Healthier Wyoming website is to empower all Wyoming residents to take charge of their health.
Caregiver Support Services: For Wyoming's Families, Caregivers and Friends
The Indigenous Peoples Consortium is a collaboration of GWEPs nationwide committed to improving care for American Indian, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander older adults through culturally-centered education and training that honors their traditions while improving health outcomes.
Tech2Connect: Connecting older adults and adults with disabilities in Wyoming.
WyCOA: A Better Future and a Lasting Legacy
Our Mission: The mission of the Wyoming Center on Aging is to enhance the health and well-being of Wyoming’s older residents and their caregivers. We achieve this through interagency partnerships, research, community education and clinical training and services.
Our Vision: The vision of the Wyoming Center on Aging is to proactively address the needs of older residents by fostering innovative collaboration. We aim to harness the strengths of our communities and honor the legacy of our elders.
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Aging Is Much More than Just a Number
Aging is a unique experience for everyone, filled with both beautiful moments and very real challenges. At WyCOA, we are dedicated to supporting the Wyoming community through every stage of aging. We work alongside our clients and their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to aging comfortably. Data from Healthy Aging Data Report, 2023.
HOW CAN WYCOA SUPPORT YOU?
WyCOA provides collaboratve interprofessioal training, educational opportunies and networking to Healthcare Professionals.
WyCOA has numerous opportunities for students. Clinical training and internships in geriatrics and gerontology in Wyoming. Minor at UW in Aging Studies. Opportunities to engage and learn about innovative aging services. And more!
WyCOA is dedicated to providing trustworthy and credible information about aging-related topics. Whether you are looking for information about managing diabetes, safe driving, healthy aging or education and services to support aging in place, WyCOA is here for you!
WyCOA provides educational opportunities for Wyoming teaching faculty whose focus or interest is geriatrics. We offer resources in gerontology education and interdisciplinary geriatric training, as well as classroom resources and Aging Mini Grants.
