Agenda - 02-09-2016 - 2 - County Commissioners - Boards and Commissions – Annual Work Plans-Reports

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NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION Advisory Board on Aging 11 Report Period January— December 2015 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT/WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards and commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. Board/Commission Name: Advisory Board on Aging Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact information: Alex Castro, Advisory Board on Aging Chair alexcastroirhotmail.com Primary County Staff Contact: Janice Tyler, Dept. on Aging Director jtyler @orangecountync.gov How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings and sub- committee meetings? The Advisory Board on Aging meets monthly. Members also participate in: the Master Aging Plan Steering Committee (annually); Project EngAGE Senior Resource Team meetings (monthly); Long Term Care Learning Collaborative (4 times per year); the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee (monthly); and the Adult Care Home Advisory Committee (monthly). Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. The Advisory Board suggests policy and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and the Department on Aging while acting as the liaison between the older adults of the County and the County government. It is charged with advocating for needed services and promoting programs and funding that impacts older adults. What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? Oversight of the Master Aging Plan implementation with board participation in the following accomplishments (A complete list of MAP accomplishments are attached): • 13 community leaders graduated from Project EngAGE bringing the total number of graduates to 41 with involvement in nine Senior Resource Teams, which hosted several Faith and Aging Symposia, a Falls Prevention Event at Walmart, Aging In Place seminars at the public library and partnering with SALT(Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) to expand community visitation r I program. • Successful competitive application for a fourth Capstone graduate student team from the UNC School of Public Heath — Health Behavior. The Department was recognized by the UNC School of Public Health with its Innovation in Practice Award as being an outstanding example of collaboration with the community and the university. • Established a volunteer driver service for those unable to access existing transit options. • Aging in Community series held seminars on a wide variety of housing options and fostered exploration of new options in Orange County.