Placer County, California Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
2/11/2022

Lead Agency: Placer County Health and Human Services

Government Agency

Action Plan Download

An action plan is based on the results of community surveys identifying needs within the 8 Domains of Livability that influence the health and quality of life of older adults. While there is flexibility in how a plan is created and what it will do, every action plan includes a statement about what can be achieved, target dates for goal completion, identification of participating organizations and indicators to measure progress. The action plan is an "active" rather than static document. Revisions and amendments are a sign of program improvement and progress.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Housing

    Increase options to assist older adults with homecare and repair, while also increasing the number of affordable living units with amenities that support people wishing to eventually age in place.

  2. Social Participation

    Create a more engaged older adult community by involving older adults in the planning of activities and programming, and work to increase the participation of rural and isolated older adults in volunteering and community activities.

  3. Health and Community Services

    Work on preventative healthcare for older adults by increasing affordable in-home health care options and by promoting awareness and access to prevention and health education programs.

Progress Report Download

Placer County's progress report describes the community's work to increase transportation options for older adults, address homelessness, increase digital connectivity and connect residents with local services. In response to a statewide housing affordability crisis, the County created a strategic plan to address homelessness. They also increased emergency rent and utility assistance and launched a homesharing program. The local transportation provider dedicated more funding toward its volunteer driver service, which offers rides to medical appointments and errands. They also launched an on-demand shuttle service. Additionally, the County launched its 211 call center to connect residents to community programs and resources. In conjunction with state and federal efforts to increase broadband internet access, the local agency on aging provides smart speakers to older adults and their caregivers.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Community Economic Development Association Pollock Pines (2022)

Pollock Pines, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: This project set out to create a park, where Pollock Pines residents can gather. Following community engagement efforts, organizers with Community Economic Development Association Pollock Pines decided to highlight local history through the greenspace's design, paying tribute to early settlers, the Old West, the Pony Express, wagon trains and the gold mining and logging industries. To give residents a place to exercise, they also incorporated fitness equipment specifically designed for older adults.

Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (2024)

Rancho Cordova, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: This project will conduct a bike audit of Rancho Cordova's first-ever roundabout project, followed by a meeting with city public works staff to discuss findings and next steps.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.

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