Older Adult Advisory Commission
OLDER ADULT ADVISORY COMMISSION
The population of
older adults residing in Placer County is increasing. It is in the
interests of both the County and the older adult community to
designate a commission to be responsible for advising the Board of
Supervisors on issues affecting the lives of older
adults.
MISSION
The Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission provides a voice
for older adults in county government and advises the Placer County
Board of Supervisors and the Department of Health and Human
Services on matters relating to the creation and delivery of
services that improve the quality of life for Placer County’s
older adults.
GOALS
It is the overall goal of the Commission to promote the well-being
and to enhance the quality of life for older adults of Placer
County by advising the Placer County Board of Supervisors on issues
affecting the lives of older adults.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the County Board
of Supervisors and the Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS). The Commission reports through HHS. DHHS will provide staff
support to the Commission; and will provide relevant information
(e.g., County budgets, plans for services for older adults,
policies and programs, funding applications) required to fulfill
the Commission’s responsibilities and duties.
MEETINGS
The Older Adult Advisory Commission holds their meetings on the
Third Tuesday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Meetings
locations vary between the Auburn Library, Beecher Room and the
Loomis Library, Jessie Helms Room. The meeting is open to the
public and interested parties are encouraged to
attend.
2012 Meeting Schedule (click link to the
left) 2011-2012 Annual Report
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MEMBERSHIP
The County Board of Supervisors shall appoint all voting members to
the Older Adult Advisory Commission. Currently, we
are recruiting members and accepting applications to fill
several vacancies. All members shall reside or work
in Placer County and have an interest in issues affecting older
adults plus have the time and willingness to serve regardless of
age. This Advisory Commission has a total of 19 voting
members. If you are interested, please contact Pauline Moreno
at 530-886-3683 or pmoreno@placer.ca.gov. The
Commission is responsible for advising the Department of Health and
Human Services and the Board of Supervisors on the needs of Placer
County’s older adults. Meetings are held the 3rd
Tuesday of the month at 1:00 in the afternoon.
As this Commission is representative of the community, there is
a particular interest in recruiting professionals in the community
who may have an interest in this subject. Persons interested in
issues affecting older adults should call (530) 886-3680 or (530)
889-4024 for an application.
OAAC
Members
Public Interest
A goal of the Older Adult Advisory Commission is to have the
public take an active interest in issues pertaining to older
adults. We encourage the public to attend our monthly meetings to
share their ideas and concerns. Commission meetings are on the
third Tuesday of every month; meeting dates, times and locations
are listed on the Meeting Schedule link above or can be found in
the Auburn Journal and Roseville Tribune.
If you need any other information on this committee, please
contact Pauline Moreno at 530-886-3683 or pmoreno@placer.ca.gov
OUR PARTNERS
Seniors First http://seniorsfirst.org
Seniors First is a
nonprofit corporation, specializing in services to seniors and
their families. They are dedicated to providing community
education, through their free Speaker’s Bureau and serve as a
valuable resource for anyone seeking services for a senior loved
one.
Area 4 Agency on Aging http://a4aa.com
“To
provide leadership on issues which affect the quality of life for
all older persons and to promote citizen involvement in planning
and delivering programs and services necessary to ensure maximum
independence and dignity for older individuals and functionally
impaired adults”
The Dementia Whisperer http://dementiawhisperers.com To support and encourage
family and professional caregivers, in an innovative way, that will
help them to remain in a place of compassion, love and acceptance.
We will do this by providing information and tools that will help
open windows to the darkened mind of a person who is suffering from
dementia.
We recognize that the dementia challenged adult does not forget
a tone of voice and continues to recognize feelings of sincerity
and care.
Ombudsman Services of Northern California http://www.osnc.net
To actively promote standards
of excellence in the advocacy and enhancement of quality of life
for long-term care residents; serving the Counties of Lassen,
Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou,
Solano, Sutter, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba.