SUBJECT
Title
Senior Advisory Commission Work Plan & Goals FY2021/22
Report
BACKGROUND
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Senior Advisory Commission develops a Work Plan & Goals to focus discussion and Commission effort throughout the year. The Plan is created utilizing the Senior Needs Assessment completed in 2017, taking into consideration the eight (8) domains of the World Health Organization's Age-Friendly City. The eight (8) domains of the Age-Friendly City include: Economics and Employment; Community; Housing; Outdoor Spaces and Buildings; Transportation and Streets; Health, Wellness, and Nutrition; Social and Civic Engagement; and, Access to Community Resources and Information. At the June meeting, the Commission suggests potential goals, discussing current trends relating to the senior population, and prioritizing community needs given limitations of available resources. The Commission then prioritizes and finalizes the work plan goals at the July meeting of the new fiscal year.
DISCUSSION
At the June 2021 meeting, using the results from the 2017 Senior Needs Assessment and building upon the strategies that were suggested by focus group participants and partners, the Senior Advisory Commission brainstormed potential priorities and interests of older adult residents of Santa Clara ages 50 and over, utilizing the eight (8) domains of the Age-Friendly City guidelines. The brainstorming discussion included:
A. Economics and Employment - it was suggested that the Commission provide education, assistance, and advocacy for:
a. Older Adult Employment
i. Part-time jobs
b. Assisting Older Adults find and keep employment
i. Partner with local Corporations/Organizations
ii. Job search
c. Age Bias Education
B. Community - it was suggested that the Commission provide education and support for the Older Adult Community on the following topics:
a. Transitioning out of COVID
b. LGBTQ+ awareness
C. Housing - it was suggested that the Commission help ad...
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