Government Agency

Placer County developed its action plan in response to the community's growing older adult population. The plan emphasizes the needs of older adults and those with disabilities through the Aging and Disabilities Resource Connection (ADRC) model, which consolidates services and establish a single point of entry for long term services and supports. The initiative also focuses on reviewing and altering building codes, creating innovative housing opportunities such as pod villages, developing a coordinated effort at engaging and utilizing volunteers, increasing available shaded seating in our communities and installing buttons at bus stops and other gathering locations with recorded information on resources, services and events.

Placer County has made significant progress over the last five years in meeting the needs of its growing senior population in areas such as transportation, housing, community and health services, and communication and information. With the Placer County Five-Year Plan concluding, the county will now pivot to the State's first-ever Master Plan on Aging (MPA). The MPA serves as a 10-year blueprint outlining five goals with 23 action areas and over 100 specific initiatives for implementation, and a Local Playbook with tools and resources for communities to create their own strategies on aging, disability, and dementia. Collaborative and cross-sector partnerships will be key to the success of the MPA. The first steps involve hiring a consultant to explore local data and conduct a baseline assessment of Placer County's age friendliness.