Senior Services
Age-Friendly Action
Plan for Older Adult
Neighborhood Services & Education Committee | April 13, 2023 Presenters:
Maria De Leon, Deputy Director
Jeremy Shoffner, Recreation Superintendent
Rhonda Vargas, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Supervisor 1 1
Accomplishments
Increase civic and social engagement among
older adults and decrease social isolation and
loneliness.
Increase awareness and access of community
resources available to older adults to address
food insecurities, transportation barriers, legal
issues, housing needs, etc.
Increase access to digital devices, broadband
connectivity, and improved digital literary skills.
Improve physical health and safety of older
adults through participation in evidence -based
programs.
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Accomplishments
Transitioned Senior Nutrition Program from Hybrid
pickup model to In-Person Dinning.
Transitioned Active Adult Program from Virtual
Platform to In-Person Programming.
Implemented new enrichment programs for the
Senior/Active Adults population.
Support of Senior Health and Wellness Grantees.
2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060
In Santa Clara County,
the over-60 population
will grow by over 200
percent from 2010 to
2060.
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Senior Nutrition Program
• Returnto In-Person dining on September 6, 2022.
o Approximately 700 meals per day
o 77% at Baseline Pre -COVID era
o Increase in meals each month
• Brought back Educational Guest Speakers
• Supported Additional Days of Meals
o Shelf stable meals
• Virtual Local Assistance Center Resources (VLAC)
TRANSLATED FLYERS
IN 4 LANGUAGES
165 WEEKLY
WELLNESS CALLS
77% FROM
BASELINE PRE-COVID
700+ AVERAGE
DAILY MEALS
14 CENTERS
Curbside
Model
Hybrid
Model
In Person
Model
4 Senior Nutrition Program
Northside Community Center
4 MEALS
SERVED
18/19 FY
PRE PANDEMIC
84,427
84,936
134,932
138,122
19/20 FY
PANDEMIC
20/21 FY
PANDEMIC
• CURBSIDE
21/22 FY
PANDEMIC
• HYBRID MODEL
65,205
22/23 FY
PANDEMIC
• DINE IN
5 Meals served from September through January for each of these series Active Adult
Programing &
Support
• Memberships are FREE
• SourceWisegrant provides assistance
in supporting Digital Programs for
Seniors/Active Adults
• Aligns with Digital Inclusion efforts
• Wellness Checks
• Virtual Senior Commission
• Senior/Adult Adults Programs
Advisory Councils meetings will
resume in-person
How to use Zoom in Vietnamese and Spanish
Project HOPE
Ballroom Dance
Roosevelt Community Center
Tai Chi
Almaden Community Center
Chair Yoga
Mayfair Community Center
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Senior Health and
Wellness Grant Program
• $537,000 Annually
o Awarded $498,329 FY 21-22
• Aligned with COVID-19 guidelines and
return to in-person
• Priorities
o Reduce Social Isolation
o Improve Health and Well Being
o Increase Digital Access
Google Home Speaker Program
Roosevelt Community Center
Digital Device Class
Northside Community Center
Device Lending Program
Seven Trees Community Center
“Hey Google, set a reminder
for my medication.” 7
7 Age-Friendly
City Initiative
• PRNS is returning to in-person
programming
• Utilize the Age-Friendly initiative as a
guideline and resource
• Reestablish Age-Friendly Advisory
Board
• Incorporate feedback from:
o County Partners
o Senior Advisory
o Senior Commission
o Age -Friendly Advisory
Ice Cream Social
Berryessa Community Center
Senior Nutrition Program
Gardner Community Center
Senior Nutrition Program
Willow Glen Community Center
Grace Program
Northside Community Center
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Transportation
Age-Friendly City Initiative
Outdoor Spaces
and Buildings Housing Communication, Information,
and Technology;
Social and Civic
Engagement Employment and
Financial Security
Community
Support and
Health Services
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Senior Services
Age-Friendly Action
Plan for Older Adult
Neighborhood Services & Education Committee | April 13, 2023 Presenters:
Maria De Leon, Deputy Director
Jeremy Shoffner, Recreation Superintendent
Rhonda Vargas, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Supervisor 10 10