To: Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Human Services
Staff Name and Phone Number: Tracy Repp 565-5982, Paul Dunaway 565-3673
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Recommended Action:
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Adopt a Gold Resolution Declaring May 2022 as Older Americans Month in Sonoma County
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Executive Summary:
Sonoma County is committed to honoring older adults and celebrating the contributions made by older people in our communities. To demonstrate this commitment, the Board of Supervisors annually proclaims May as Older Americans Month in Sonoma County.
Discussion:
Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities - as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it - and there is no “right” way. That’s why the Administration for Community Living (ACL), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, theme for Older Americans Month 2022 is Age My Way.
Each May, ACL leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. This year’s theme focuses on how older adults can age in their communities, living independently for as long as possible, and participating in ways they choose.
While Age My Way will look different for each person, here are some key areas that everyone should consider:
- Planning: Think about and discuss what you or your loved one will need and want in the future, from home and community-based services to community activities that interest you.
- Engagement: Remain involved and contribute to your community through work, volunteer, and/or civic participation opportunities.
- Access: Make home improvements and modifications, use assistive technologies, and customize supports to help you or your loved one better age in place.
- Connection: Maintain social activities and relationships to combat social isolation and stay connected to your community.
The Sonoma County Human Services Adult and Aging Division and local partners in the aging community are excited to celebrate Older Americans Month this year, honoring that to Age My Way is unique to each individual. We encourage the community to reach out for resource ideas to plan, engage, access services, and make connections in strengthening our diverse population in the community to Age Your Way.
To find resources about what you can do to plan, engage, access, or connect, call the Sonoma County Adult and Aging Information & Assistance line at 707-565-INFO (4636) to find support and services for older adults age 60+, family members, and caregivers. Trained social workers are available to help navigate each person’s unique needs, life changes, and challenges of aging, and to connect individuals with helpful resources available in our community.
Prior Board Actions:
Every year since May 2012, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in Sonoma County.
April 20, 2021
April 28, 2020
April 30, 2019
May 8, 2018
May 16, 2017
May 24, 2016
May 14, 2015
May 20, 2014
May 14, 2013
May 15, 2012
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Attachments:
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Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
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