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What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the upcom ft year <br /> that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commissioners' attention? <br /> • Need for more affordable and accessible senior housing, especially rental units and an <br /> emerging concern of the number of seniors living in sub-standard housing. <br /> • Continue to work on improving the quality of care in the long-term care facilities operating <br /> within the county. <br /> �usinesses <br /> Further development of a dementia capable county including partnerships with local <br /> and other non-profit organizations and continuation the work that was started by the OC <br /> CARES - Administration for Community Living grant. <br /> • The level of financial insecurity of older adults, including the emerging issue of older adults <br /> needing to remain in the work force. Collaboration with Durham Technical Community College for <br /> employment training. <br /> • Addressing the growth of the older adult population that are needing support services in order <br /> to remain in their homes. <br />