Title
a. Approve the Area Agency on Aging 2019-2020 Area Plan Update; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Area Plan Transmittal Letter.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the Area Agency on Aging 2019-2020 Area Plan Update; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Area Plan Transmittal Letter.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The mission of the Monterey County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is to provide leadership in addressing issues that relate to older Monterey County residents. This includes developing community-based systems of care that provide vital services to support independence and to promote community involvement in the planning and delivery of services. The senior population in Monterey County continues to grow at increasing rates each year with more than 3% growth in 2017 alone (more than any other age category). Over 17% of the current population are seniors 60 plus and the trend is expected to continue through 2030 when the last of the baby boomers are retirement age.
Every four years, the AAA conducts a senior needs assessment and prepares a four-year Area Plan to determine priorities and create an action plan. Area Plan Updates are done for three years following the lead report and are designed to document changes, additions and emerging trends. The 2016-2020 Area Plan was approved by the Board of Supervisors on July 19, 2016. The 2019-2020 Area Plan Update is the third and final update. It provides summary information on planned services for the fourth year in the program cycle.
No substantive changes are included with the 2019-2020 Area Plan Update and a public hearing was held on April 4, 2019 to discuss funding levels and planned services including: home delivered meals, congregate meals, nutrition education, legal assistance, caregiver support, oversight of long-term care facilities, and health insurance counseling. This updated plan was develope...
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