Agenda 03-10-2026; 1 - Boards and Commissions – Annual Work Plan Summaries

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13 ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT AND WORK PLAN Name of Board/Commission: Advisory Board on Aging Report Period: January 2025-December 2025 The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appreciates the dedication of all volunteers on Orange County boards and commissions and asks each body to complete an Annual Report and Work Plan. This document will inform the BOCC of the activities each board/commission has conducted over the past year and detail a plan for future activities. These activities should be consistent with the board/commission's assigned charge and the goals identified in the Orange County Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). General information about the Strategic Plan is available here. Person to address the BOCC, title, and contact information: Dr. Tracey Holsinger, Chair, traceyholsinger@pm.me Primary staff contact: Janice Tyler, Dept. on Aging Director, jtyler@orangecountync.gov 1. How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings and subcommittee 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). 2. Please briefly describe this board/commission's assigned charge and responsibilities. Board-specific Policies and Procedures documents, which detail the charge and responsibilities for each board/commission, are available 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. 3. What are your board/commission's most important accomplishments during the report period? • 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 3 83% of the indicators are complete or in progress. • Orange County was represented by the Department on Aging Director in the first year implementation 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 two year anniversary of our Aging Well Together Radio Show and launched a second show Out on the Edge celebrating the diversity of our 55+ LGBTQ+ community, families and allies. The Aging Well Together Show won the Southern Gerontological Society's Media Award. • R Place, our volunteer-based respite program based on the Respite for All model, celebrated its second year of