Agenda 02-15-24; 1 - Boards and Commissions – Annual Work Plan Summaries

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27 NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION Advisory Board on Aging Report Period January 2023-December 2023 ORANGE COUNTY 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 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: Colin Austin, Advisory Board on Aging Chair, colinaus(_gmail.com (Newly elected in July) 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. Members play a vital role in the implementation of the Master Aging Plan including participating in the MAP Steering Committee and participating in the seven 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; Communication and Information. There is also board representation on the Orange County Joint Community Advisory Committee (formerly the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee and the Adult Care Home Advisory Committee that merged in July), 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? • The implementation of the 2022-27 Master Aging Plan, including supporting the seven workgroups with 150+ persons and community partners participating in the quarterly meetings. Implementation matrix is updated quarterly and is posted to the Department on Aging's website. The workgroup leaders meet with the Aging Board quarterly to present updates on goals, strategies and objectives. • Orange County was represented by the Department on Aging Director at the Governor's Press Conference signing of Executive Order No. 280 for INC to become an Age Friendly state. With this executive order it called for the development of a Multi-sector Plan for Aging (MPA). With our county leading the way in NC in aging services planning, the Department on Aging Director was asked to co- lead the Strengthening Communities for a Lifetime workgroups, which is one of the four sections of the MPA. Our leadership in MAP development also led to presentations on a national AARP Age Friendly Communities webinar and a presentation at the Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging. • Requested aging representation on the Community Health Assessment Leadership Team, the Opioid Advisory Committee, and aging representation on any municipality boards that address outdoor spaces (as part of a goal of the 2022-27 MAP). • Dementia Friendly Business Campaign continues with a feature on ncIMPACT on PBS NC about the dementia work that is happening in Orange County. • Project EngAGE Class 6 was offered with 13 volunteers from across the county completing the 13 week training. • R Place a volunteer-based respite program was launched using the Respite for All model. The hope is to replicate this program in our local faith-based communities. • With the BOCC budget approval the Passmore Center expanded hours in July to include opening two nights per week. The Seymour Center is open four nights per week and Saturdays.