Title
a. Approve the Area Agency on Aging 2021-2022 Area Plan Update; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Area Plan Update Transmittal Letter.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the Area Agency on Aging 2021-2022 Area Plan Update; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Area Plan Update Transmittal Letter.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The mission of the Monterey County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is to assist in the development of community-based systems of care for older adults 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 7% growth in 2019 alone (more than any other age category.) Over 19% of the current population are 60 plus and that trend means one in five residents are older adults today.
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. This 2021-2022 Area Plan Update provides current information to the four-year Area Plan approved last year and projects services for the next fiscal year including home delivered meals, outreach services, nutrition education, family caregiver services, legal assistance, oversight of long-term facilities, health insurance counseling, and much more.
No substantive changes are included with the 2021-2022 Area Plan Update and a public hearing was held on April 29, 2021 to discuss funding levels and planned services. This updated plan was developed in collaboration with the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. In addition, contracted service providers have been given an opportunity to review and comment.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council approved the 2021-2022 Area Plan Update on April 29, 2021.
FINANCING:
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