Senior Services & Older Adult Programs
Age-Friendly Action Plan
Neighborhood Services & Education Committee | May 9, 2024 Presenters:
Maria De Leon, Deputy Director, PRNS
Jeremy Shoffner, Recreation Superintendent, PRNS
Rhonda Vargas, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Supervisor, PRNS Robert Miranda, Manager of Volunteer Services, Library
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Senior Nutrition Program is back to prepandemic service model of In-Person Dinning Program. Older Adult Programs are back to full InPerson Programming.
Implemented new enrichment programs for
the Senior/Older Adult population.
Support of Senior Health and Wellness
Grantees.
2010
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.
Santa Clara County, the
over age 60 population will
grow by over 200% from
2010 to 2060,
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Senior Nutrition Program (SNP)
800+ AVERAGE
DAILY MEALS
101% FROM
BASELINE
PRE- PANDEMIC
14 COMMUNITY
CENTERS
IN PERSON MODEL
TRANSLATED FLYERS
IN 4 LANGUAGES
3 Senior Nutrition Program
Almaden Community Center
SNP MEALS SERVED
4 • Memberships are FREE • County of Santa Clara grant provides Digital Technology Programs for senior/older adult programs through partnerships with non-profit organizations • Partnered with AACI who received funds to run Digital Literacy/Technology workshops • AACI facilitated workshops at 14 of the Older Adult Programs • In alignment with Digital Inclusion Efforts • Wellness Checks • Monthly Special Events and Activities • In-Person Senior Commission Meetings • Senior/Older Adult Program Advisory Councils and Committees are back to In-Person
Older Adult Programing & Support
5 Drum Cardio Class
Almaden Community Center
Chair Yoga
Mayfair Community Center
Ballroom Dance
Roosevelt Community Center
Adult Volunteers ages 55+
6 FY 2022-23: 382 Library volunteers contributed 8 ,689 hours • 94% - Feel their volunteer roles are well-suited to their skills and talents • 95% - Feel comfortable asking for assistance from a staff member • 92% - Feel adequately prepared for their volunteer role
Next Steps… • Develop and identify age friendly collaborations and opportunities • PRNS seeking Gen2Gen options • Continue to collaborate with OED and Office of Cultural Affairs • Library, Human Resources & PRNS communicate volunteer opportunities to retired City employees
Senior Health and Wellness Grant Program
Breathe California
Provides Health
Screening;
Educational &
Breathing Exercises
Workshops
at 20 sites
throughout the City
SALA provides Legal Services at 8
community centers and 1 off site
Stoke Awareness
Foundation
provides
educational
workshops
at 14 community
centers
Health Mobile
(aka the Tooth Mobile)
provides Oral Exams;
Diagnostic & Preventative
Treatments; & Restorative
Dental Treatments at 14
community centers
Bay Area Community Health
Provides Behavior Health & Physical Health
Appointment at 6 of our Community Centers
7 • $498,212 to 9 grantees in
FY 2022-2023 • $526,434 to 10 grantees in
FY 2023-2024 • Reduce Social Isolation • Improve health and well being • Increase Digital Access • Support Independent Living 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
8 Questions and Answers
9 Senior Services & Older Adult Programs
Age-Friendly Action Plan
Neighborhood Services & Education Committee | May 9, 2024 Presenters:
Maria De Leon, Deputy Director, PRNS
Jeremy Shoffner, Recreation Superintendent, PRNS
Rhonda Vargas, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Supervisor, PRNS Robert Miranda, Manager of Volunteer Services, Library
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