Orange County, California is among the most rapidly aging counties in America. As a community, we must implement social policies to help seniors enjoy vibrant and fulfilling lives.
Our Vision
Orange County is a place that creatively nurtures, encourages, and supports every person as they progress through each stage of life.
Strategic Plan Initiatives
The OC Strategic Plan for Aging has identified 10 key initiatives to improve the lives of older adults in our community. We can all successfully grow older and wiser together.
OC Successful Aging
Examine and research strategies and approaches to develop Orange County as a community that facilitates successful aging.
Housing
Nonprofit housing developers and universities will work together to identify the disparity between older adult housing needs in Orange County and housing availability. Release study findings to community leaders at an OCSPA Summit.
Transportation
Conduct a data review to identify top transportation needs and explore innovative options. Present the findings at an OCSPA Summit.
Elder Abuse Prevention
Launch an education and awareness campaign regarding elder abuse awareness and prevention, targeting the general public, the Latino and Vietnamese communities, first responders, academic institutions, and mandated reporters. Plan, coordinate, and support communications activities around World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
Social Engagement
Host a Heart to Heart Conference for Spring/Summer 2021, a Technology-centered meeting in collaboration with the OCSPA Technology Committee, a Spirituality, and Faith meeting–facilitating spiritual reminiscence, and increase OC Heart to Heart Council Membership
Food Security
Increase food security for Orange County’s older adults age 60+ by enrolling new participants in CalFresh. Establish new Commodity Supplemental Food Program and Senior Grocery distribution sites for food insecure older adults.
Healthcare
Double the number of older adults who complete an evidence-based chronic disease and/or diabetes self-management education training workshop in an 18-month period.
Communications
Create an integrated high-impact awareness campaign highlighting the strategic initiatives and outcomes of the OC Strategic Plan for Aging.
Funding and Sustainability
Develop funding avenues for the OC Strategic Plan for Aging initiatives, and identify funding streams for aging programs and resources.
Technology
Support the Senior Citizens Advisory Council (SCAC) Technology Committee with the distribution and implementation of their technology survey. Provide a resource list of available technology workshops for older adults that are being offered throughout the county. Collect impact stories from seniors – how they are aging in the county, what their concerns are and what circumstances they are dealing with.
Leadership Council
Participating Cities
Get Involved
Interested in learning more about the
OC Strategic Plan for Aging?
Emily Bennett at Emily.Bennett@alzoc.org