Commission on AgingReport to Council April 1, 2025 Committee Goals and PrinciplesThe City of Emeryville’s Commission on Aging is dedicated to promoting a dignified, healthful quality of life for older adults by advocating for vital services, providing opportunities to develop a meaningful fellowship, offering lifelong learning activities, and being an accessible community resource.
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Accomplishments for Calendar Year 2024
Actively recruited community members to fill remaining vacancies on the Commission with the intention to broaden the diversity of the Commission.
Meaningfully contributed to the improvement of the communication effort and resource assistance as defined in the Communication and Information Domain of the Age Friendly Action Plan.
Preparations to launch a Pilot Program for a resource and assistance “Help Desk” at the Senior Center.
Worked toward identifying a park location for a concept of a “Memorial of our Own” creating a contemplative space for resident community members to honor and memorialize loved ones who’ve passed on.
April 1, 2025
Top Priorities for Calendar Year 2025
Embrace the concept of emotional connection and belonging in the senior community.
Continue to encourage the “Memorial of our Own” project.
Launch Pilot for “Help Desk” for resource and assistance at the senior center by June 2025.
Request demographic data for the senior community.
Improve public safety by working with other commissions to elevate the improved safety for pedestrians.
Alzheimer’s Support Group and community scam/fraud presentations at Emeryville Senior Center.
April 1, 2025
Commission on Aging
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