Title
a. Approve the Area Agency on Aging 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 Area Plan Update; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Area Plan Update Transmittal Letter.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department of Social Services administers the Monterey County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and is responsible for developing programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long term care facilities. These programs and services are provided locally through the AAA and contracted to local community agencies.
According to the California Department of Aging's (CDA) 2023 population projections, Monterey County is projected to have 94,449 residents who are age 60 and over, which is an increase of 0.4% from 2022. Ensuring that vital programs and services continue for this growing population is a priority for the AAA.
The 2023-2024 Area Plan Update is the AAA's annual and final update to its current four-year Area Plan (2020 to 2024). It provides current demographic information and changes in program services for the next fiscal year including home-delivered and congregate 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 2023-2024 Area Plan Update and a public hearing was held during the AAA Advisory Council Meeting via in-person and Zoom on April 20, 2023, 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 were given an opportunity to review and comment on the Plan Update.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council approved the 2023-2024 Area Plan Update on April 20, 2023.
FINANCING:
There is no fiscal impact to the County General Fund associated with receiving or approving the 2023-2024 Area Plan Update.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This Agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services and Administration Strategic Initiatives adopted by the Board of Supervisors by working towards the goals of improving health and quality of life outcomes by providing services to seniors in Monterey County.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
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Prepared by: Diana Jimenez, Deputy Director, Aging & Adults Services, x3320
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director of Social Services, x4430
Attachments: 2023-2024 Area Plan Update
Area Plan Transmittal Letter
Copy is on file with the Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report