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~~- a~ <br />Proposed Outline & Theme <br />September 19, 2006 <br />Orange County <br />Master Aging Plan <br />2007-2011 <br />Theme: "Developing Aging-Friendly Communities in Orange" <br />EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br />II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS <br />III. INTRODUCTION <br />A. History and Need to Plan <br />B. State of Orange County's Older Adults- Demographics <br />C. Planning Process <br />1. Theme for 2007-11 <br />Call to Action: Engage all departments of Orange County Government <br />(and towns) in the process of improving the infrastructure and services <br />to meet the needs of Older adults who desire to age in place, <br />especially those with functional disabilities and impairments. <br />2. Major Priority Areas and Functional Population Needs <br />D. A Bill of Rights for Older Persons in Orange County <br />IV. MASTER AGING PLAN GOALS <br />FOCUS: ALL OLDER ADULTS _ OVERARCHING GOALS <br />Goal A: Information/Access- Improve information & assistance options to all <br />older persons and their families who need access to services , <br />especially those most in need. <br />Objectives Al - 5 and Strategies <br />Goal B: Housing/Shelter -Promote an adequate supply of safe, affordable and <br />suitable housing options for older residents to age in place. <br />Objectives B1 - 5 and Strategies <br />Goal C: Transit/Mobility- Enhance mobility options for all older persons <br />regardless of functionality through a multi-modal vision that is <br />acceptable, efficient, effective and affordable. <br />Objectives C1 - 5 and Strategies <br />Goal D: Transitional Care- Improve the transition and maintenance of <br />older persons in the most appropriate care provider setting. <br />Objectives D1 - 3 and Strategies <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />