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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing May 2024 as Older Americans Month in Solano County (Supervisor Brown)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing May 2024 as Older Americans Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
The Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, Older and Disabled Adult Services Bureau (ODAS), and the Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) to the Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging join the federal Administration for Community Living in recognizing and celebrating the 61st anniversary of Older Americans Month in the United States. Older Americans Month is celebrated every May, and this year’s theme “Powered by Connection” recognizes the significant impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on health and well-being. With this year’s theme in mind, ODAS and the ACOA will continue to promote connectedness, support independence in aging, and combat isolation and loneliness.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 79 million older adults (60+) live in the United States. For Solano County, the California Department of Finance estimates the Solano County senior population (60+) is approximately 115,574 and projects this age group will increase by 12% in the next ten years and 32% by 2060.
The ACOA is celebrating Older Americans Month by continuing to bring together diverse groups of individuals and service providers that encourage older adults to experience the power of connection. Programs such as congregate meals, line dancing, and the distribution of electronic devices to seniors and people with disabilities support connection with others and build a sense of community. In May, seniors and people with disabilities will be invited to participate in Master Plan for Aging listening sessions about creating age and disability-friendly communities in Solano County. These countywide sessions assist in the development of the local Master Plan for Aging report which will be shared with city and county leaders in 2025.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of preparing this agenda item is nominal and is absorbed by the Department’s FY2023/24 Working Budget. The costs of preparing and purchasing the resolution materials are included in the Board’s FY2023/24 Working Budget. There is no additional impact on the County General Fund.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to adopt and present this resolution. This is not recommended because it is an opportunity to raise awareness about the contributions and needs of older Solano County residents.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Advisory Council on Aging to the Napa Solano Area Agency on Aging was involved in developing this agenda item.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION