San Bernardino County, California Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
10/15/2024

Lead Agency: Inland Coalition on Aging

Coalition

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. Health and Community Services

    Develop a web-based forum that connects service providers and aging and disability advocacy groups to funding opportunities and resources for caregivers, encouraging collaboration across sectors and agencies. Assess national and state resources on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia and develop complementary Inland Empire resources. Develop formal guidelines and a strategy to include people living with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias in behavioral health support programs. Ensure that emergency preparedness, response, and recovery plans address the unique needs of older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. Create an Emergency Response Task Force that provides emergency response services in the Inland Empire. Advocate to support and expand protections for older adults and adults with disabilities, including programs such as Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

  2. Transportation

    Collaborate across the service provider network to promote public engagement opportunities to testify about the need for transit services of all types, for older adults and adults with disabilities in both counties. Encourage the development of transit information with user-centered instruction on finding and using available public transportation. Develop the distribution and engagement strategies for public transit education and marketing materials, including the benefits of public transit, targeting riders who are older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.

  3. Housing

    Identify and promote 'affordable housing locator' tools and resources for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. Improve the quality of care at Adult Residential Care Facilities (ARFs), Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) and other Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS).

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Highlanders Boxing Club (2023)

Highland, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Walkability

Description: Highlanders Boxing Club organized walk audits to address street safety concerns and promote walkability for older residents. The events brought older adults and youth together to identify hazards and learn about safer routes, creating a sense of community while raising awareness. The effort sparked plans for ongoing walks, with one participant saying the experience "was a true blessing" because it gave her a chance to connect after long periods of isolation.

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

Inland Caregiver Resource Center (2026)

Colton, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other

Description: Disaster preparedness training and emergency kits will be delivered through community and virtual sessions. The effort will help participants prepare for wildfires, floods and extreme heat.

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