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9 <br /> 2017-2022 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br /> Goal 5o !!aIPar fi !!JP,g,; ! ! Promote diverse and a c c e s s ii Ib I e opportunities for <br /> participation and engagement of Olden adults: <br /> ❑ Objective 4.1: Expand opportunities for educational, intergenerational, and cultural programming. <br /> Goal Respect 5o !!aIh c lusII ! Uphold a l l older a d cu I is as valuable members and <br /> resources of the coinincunfty <br /> ❑ Objective 5.1: Ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and livable community. <br /> ❑ Objective 5.2: Promote social inclusion and community cohesion at the senior centers and other <br /> community locations. <br /> Goal........6.........—......C..i.vil.c........Engagement....... ........E..!m..P...l...o..Y..im.e..n..:t: Connect older a d cu I is who are seeking paid d <br /> employment or ireeaniiirngfcuI volunteer experience with a diverse array of opportunities. <br /> ❑ Objective 6.1: Create effective pathways for older adults to secure fairly compensated employment, <br /> including traditional, alternative, and entrepreneurial options. <br /> ❑ Objective 6.2: Expand opportunities for older adults to gain both job-seeking and on-the-job skills. <br /> ❑ Objective 6.3: Promote the value of an experienced workforce to local employers. <br /> ❑ Objective 6.4: Expand enriching volunteer opportunities for older adults. <br /> Goal 7 — Communty Suppprt & Health Sehullceso Ensure the communfty has accessiiIble <br /> and aHoirdaIble resources to support iiirediiviidcuaI health and wellIbeiing goals throughout <br /> the aging Ipirocess. <br /> ❑ Objective 7.1: Increase awareness and use of available health and wellness resources. <br /> ❑ Objective 7.2: Expand services to help older adults age in their homes and communities. <br /> ❑ Objective 7.3: Improve collaboration between medical providers and OCDOA. <br /> ❑ Objective 7.4: Address the problem of food insecurity among older adults. <br /> ❑ Objective 7.5: Promote and support the growth of the "village"/neighborhood model of community <br /> support across all of Orange County for individuals aging in their homes. <br /> 3 <br />