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14 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION Advisory Board on Aging <br /> Report Period January— December 2018 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their boards and <br /> commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards and commissions throughout the <br /> year. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other <br /> background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. <br /> Board/Commission Name: Advisory Board on Aging <br /> Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact information: <br /> Margaret Cohn, Advisory Board on Aging Chair, peggycohn38@gmail.com <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: Janice Tyler, Dept. on Aging Director, jtyler@orangecountync.gov <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special <br /> meetings and sub-committee meetings? <br /> The Advisory Board on Aging meets monthly. Members also participate in the Master Aging Plan <br /> Steering Committee (2Xper year) and participate in six MAP Implementation work groups (quarterly <br /> meetings). There is board representation on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee, the <br /> Adult Care Home Advisory Committee, the Intergovernmental Parks and Recreation Commission, <br /> and the OUTboard. <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. <br /> The Advisory Board on Aging suggests policy and makes recommendations to the Board of County <br /> Commissioners and the Department on Aging while acting as the liaison between the older adults of <br /> the county and county government. It is charged with promoting needed services, programs and <br /> funding that impacts older adults. <br /> What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> • The most outstanding accomplishment is the success of the Master Aging Plan and its ability <br /> to bring our community together to successfully serve our growing aging population. <br /> • The board is especially proud of its work on advocating for affordable housing. The Senior <br /> Housing Report was updated and is used as a resource for the community in developing senior <br /> housing initiatives. The development of the Home Preservation Coalition has improved the <br /> communication among agencies and will ultimately help in getting clients served in a more <br /> coordinated and efficient manner. <br /> • Advocating and completion of the Passmore Center renovation. <br /> • Funding was identified to continue the work of the OC CARES team after the ACL grant <br /> ended, including the Dementia Friendly Business campaign and work with caregivers and persons <br /> with dementia. <br />