Agenda 05-13-25; 4 - Advisory Board on Aging – Appointments Discussion

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32 ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT/WORK PLAN Board/Commission Name: Advisory Board on Aging Report Period: January 2024-December 2024 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. Person to address the BOCC and contact information: Ann Bradford, Chair, abradford@carolwoods.org Primary County Staff Contact Person: 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. At the end of Year 2 68% of goals had significant progress made. • Orange County was represented by the Department on Aging Director in the development of the All Ages All Stages NC Multisector Plan on 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 and years of successful implementation has also led the NC Division of Aging to model their implementation matrix after ours. • Supported Hands Four Development Cooperative (Fiddlehead Corner) for the UDO text amendment to allow for Family Care Facilities to be built under the MPD-CD zoning. Family Care Homes are an ideal model that supports aging in community. • Celebrated one year anniversary of our Aging Well Together Radio Show. • R Place, our volunteer-based respite program based on the Respite for All model, celebrated its first year of operations. The program has received outstanding support and has a participant waiting list. Plans are underway to replicate this program in our local faith-based communities. We are also exploring options with the Jackson Center to support them in offering a similar program in the Northside community. • Funding of the FitLot at the Seymour Center to support older adults to remain physically active. • Dementia Friendly Business Campaign continues with trainings to local business and government. • The newly graduated Project EngAGE Class 6 of 13 volunteers from across the county have reactivated the Falls Prevention and Health Promotion and the Neighborhood Connections Senior Resource Teams. The End-of-Life SRT hosted the first End of Life Expo with over 200 people attending. • Supported the re-design of the department website to be more user and reader friendly. • Supported Outreach Coordinator to identify underserved communities and to connect with faith-based organizations. Offered 9 events serving English, Spanish and Mandarin speakers.