Agenda 04-14-22; 1 - Boards and Commissions – Annual Work Plan Summaries

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28 NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION Advisory Board on Aging Report Period January 2021-December 2021 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 and contact information: Dr. Heather Altman, Advisory Board on Aging Chair, Heather@HarmonyAdvisorsNC.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. Although because of the pandemic the board had not been meeting until they resumed meetings in November and are continuing with a hybrid meeting format. Members play a vital role in the implementation of the Master Aging Plan including participating in the MAP Steering Committee and leading and supporting six MAP Implementation work groups that meet quarterly. The MAP Workgroups are Outdoor Spaces and Buildings; Transportation; Housing; Social Participation and Inclusion; Civic Engagement and Employment; Community Support and Health Services. The MAP workgroups have continued their quarterly meetings throughout the pandemic in a virtual environment. There is also board representation on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee, the Adult Care Home Advisory Committee, and the Intergovernmental Parks and Recreation Commission. Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. The Advisory Board on Aging suggests policy and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and the Department on Aging while acting as the liaison between the older adults of the county and county government. It is charged with promoting needed services, programs and funding that impacts older adults. What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? • With the assistance of a UNC Ph.D intern and others, completed a ripple effect map of community work that has been done as a direct result of the 2017-2022 MAP. • Worked with the UNC Partnerships in Aging to complete an evaluation of the 2017-22 MAP. • In July started the planning year for the 2022-27 MAP, including a community survey with 1000+ responses. Community outreach was done to assure that our communities of color were well represented in the survey. In October eight in-person and one virtual community open houses were held to share the survey findings with the community. • MAP Workgroups continued to meet quarterly throughout the pandemic. • The Direct Care Worker Awards were held virtually. List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. • Provide Orange County representation to the Triangle J Area Agency on Aging Board and the Senior Tar Heel Legislature. Board Representatives work on developing legislative priorities for