Aging Action Initiative

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The purpose of the Aging Action Initiative is to promote a county-wide age-friendly environment, especially for those in need, collectively created by a strong network of service providers through education, policy advocacy, and service coordination.

More than 65 community agencies, service providers and grassroots organizations collaborating for an age-friendly Marin

Funded by the County of Marin and coordinated by , more than 65 community agencies, services providers, and grassroots organizations participate in the Initiative. The unique implementation strategy is all about building relationships through coordinated and collective effort. The Steering Committee guides the overall direction of the Initiative and consists of representatives from:

To see a complete list of network participants click here.

 

 

EDUCATION

Detect & Connect

When interacting with older adults, it’s helpful to know how to detect behaviors that might reflect mental health or dementia issues, and how to compassionately respond and connect them to resources. Developed in collaboration with AAI network member organizations, the Detect & Connect program is targeted to this need. To learn more about this program click here.

If you are a trainer looking to access the Detect & Connect Workshop Materials page click here.

 

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When working as a volunteer or staff who support the resource referral needs of older adults, it’s helpful to have a wide range of knowledge about topics that affect them. Developed in collaboration with AAI network member organizations, the Inform & Connect program is designed for help-desk, information hotline, and other front-line workers who provide resource referral to older adults. To learn more about the next training email .

 

 

POLICY ADVOCACY

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

TUE APR 03 AAI Spring Convening Save the date!

To see other events related to aging in Marin click here.

 

 

NEWSLETTER

  •  Shared Housing
  •  Transportation
  •  Commission on Aging
  •  Age-Friendly
  •  Mental Health and Dementia
  • Food Insecurity
  •  Information and Access
  • Advanced Resources
  • Emergency Preparedness

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IN THE MEDIA

      •  – AAI Steering Committee Chair Joe O’Hehir sharing his opinion about creating ‘aging equity’ in Marin Independent Journal’s Marin  Voice
      •  – AAI “Money Matters” collaboration explained in Marin Independent Journal
      •  – AAI “Money Matters” program launch featured in Marin Independent Journal
      •  – AAI featured in Marin Independent Journal article about steps being taken to empower seniors
      •  – AAI nominated for Excellence in Innovation Award for advancing solutions to critical issues in the community
      •  – AAI featured in County of Marin news release about community members mobilizing to address needs of older adults

 

 

HISTORY

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How did we get here?

In the fall of 2014, AAI was launched by the Marin County Board of Supervisors to address the needs of our county’s aging citizens. During the initial six-month planning process local expertise was leveraged to cultivate a shared understanding of the county’s aging landscape, community needs, program/service strengths and challenges, and future opportunities. Workgroups formed to develop plans for collective actions that 1) meet important community needs, 2) are “doable” within a one-year time frame, and 3) build and strengthen inter-agency relationships.

orgchart5The four workgroups:

      1. Information Assistance & Referral Network
      2. Mental Health & Dementia
      3. Food & Nutrition
      4. Economic Security

Each workgroup oversaw the implementation of its action items and delegated the tactical work to smaller task force subcommittees. MARINSPACE provided process facilitation, administrative coordination, and behind-the-scenes project management services.

A shift in focus:

After much reflection about the progress and results of the workgroup structure and outcomes, the Steering Committee met to re-evaluate its strategy and how best to achieve the goals of AAI. By the end of 2016 it was decided to shift the focus of engagement from tactical, short-term goals to strategic, systemic change.

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Since 2017, the focus and strategy of AAI is to:

  • Address community issues through a lens of aging
  • Focus collective effort on deeper, strategic, systemic impact
  • Leverage existing efforts to coordinate, co-sponsor and convene

 

 

INFORMATION & RESOURCES

  • AAI 2017 Steering Committee Retreat Report – The compilation of activities and feedback from day one May 31, 2017 and day two June 6, 2017
  • AAI 5th Convening – The slide deck presented on March 29, 2017
  • AAI Workgroup Gathering – The slide deck presented on September 27, 2016
  • AAI Workgroup Gathering Discussion – The summary of the presentation and feedback discussion on September 27, 2016
  • Aging Action Initiative Aging Action: Year 2 Combined Feedback and Direction – The progress report shared by the Steering Committee on July 12, 2016
  • AAI 3rd Convening Presentation – The slide deck presented on April 20, 2016
  • AAI 2nd Convening Presentation – The slide deck presented on April 2, 2015
  • Aging Action Initiative: The First Six Months – This is the final planning report from the first 6 months of the Aging Action Initiative
  • – This document outlines the long term vision and goals of the Aging Action Initiative
  • – The area plan on aging from Marin County Aging and Adult Services (AAS) who acts as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Marin County
  • Marin Community Foundation “Older Adults Healthy Eating Active Living” Needs Assessment – The Presentation, report, and appendix

 

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