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List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored <br />Annually. <br />• Development of the Master Aging Plan and annual review of the goals <br />achieved and tasks accomplished <br />• Leadership provided in the development of the Community Resource <br />Connection, promoting easy access to the service delivery system <br />• Participation in the Department's annual Community Resource Fair <br />• Representation for Orange County on the Triangle J Area Agency on <br />Aging Advisory Council <br />Describe this board /commission's activities /accomplishments in carrying <br />out BOCC goal(s) /priorities, if applicable. <br />If your board /commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory <br />Board involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, <br />please indicate your board's activities /accomplishments as they may relate <br />to the Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. <br />(The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, OUTBoard, <br />Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, Agriculture <br />Preservation Board, Affordable Housing Board, Recreation and Parks Advisory <br />Council) <br />Identify any activities this board /commission expects to carry out in 2011 <br />as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. <br />If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other <br />resources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). <br />• Activation of two Advisory Board Subcommittees: Legislation /Advocacy <br />and Service Planning /Coordination <br />• Establishment of a Long Term Care Task Force to provide more focus on <br />the needs of the frail older adult population <br />• Conduct community assessments utilizing UNC School of Public Health <br />students and senior volunteers <br />• Identify support for the recently- discontinued Mood, Memory and Mobility <br />screening clinic at the Seymour Center <br />• Conduct thorough review of Master Aging Plan in preparation for the next <br />Plan update <br />What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the <br />upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the <br />Commissioners' attention? <br />The challenge that Orange County faces is how to meet the needs of a rapidly - <br />increasing population of older adults with the diminishing resources available. <br />