REPORT TO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Receive a Presentation on the Senior Center Health & Wellness Program
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
The Health & Wellness Program at the Santa Clara Senior Center connects residents age 50+ with tools, guidance, and support to help them stay healthy and independent. Registered nurses offer free assistance to identify resources, apply for programs, understand health information, apply for utility discounts, determine long-term care options and develop lifestyle plans. They may also assist to problem solve quality of life issues that can make life challenging.
DISCUSSION
Health & Wellness Program Staff will provide a program overview for the Senior Advisory Commission, with the goal of educating the Commissioners about the program’s services as well as share various resources available in Santa Clara County. Staff will be available to respond to questions and will encourage Commissioners to share this information about available resources with the broader community.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than administrative staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Senior Advisory Commission agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Receive a Presentation on the Senior Center Health & Wellness Program. No action will be taken on this item.
Staff
Prepared by: Jennifer Herb, Recreation Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: Damon Sparacino, Parks & Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS
1. Health & Wellness Program Overview
2. Snapshot of Breadth of Program Topics
3. Sample of Resource Handout - Transportation
4. List of Local Organizations/Resources
5. TRUST Program Flyer