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2018 Annual Report
January 9, 2019
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The Senior Advisory Board assumed responsibility for involvement in a network of
senior agencies and organizations to remain aware of issues, needs and occurrences
that are relevant to our work for city council.
Our primary focus was to educate our community about the aging process, to inform
and be informed, to advocate for a good quality of life and to encourage networking
among the various groups that deal with senior issues.
In 2018 the Senior Advisory Board achieved its goals per our 2018 Work Plan as
indicated in the items and bulleted notes below.
1. EDUCATION
• 16 leaders from our community informed the Board on the following senior issues:
o Housing Considerations
o Mental Health
o Physical Health
o City Utilities and Resources
o Social Engagement
o Safety Concerns
o Mobility Concerns
• Also, a former city mayor gave us her views on board effectiveness
• Provided continuous learning to raise awareness about senior issues which we shared
with the community
2. OUTREACH
• Participated in a network of community agencies and organizations including the
following:
o Larimer County Office on Aging
o Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities in Larimer County
Affordable Housing Priority Group
Health and Wellness Group
PAFC Steering Committee
o Senior Center Council Meetings
o Senior Transportation Coalition
o City of Fort Collins Affordable Housing
o City of Fort Collins Transportation Board
o Transfort, Bustang, RTD Coordinated Transportation Educational Initiative
o Senior Day at the Capital
o Senior Law Day
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o Elder Care Resource Day
o Professionals for Seniors
o Elder Care Network
o Bridging the Gap
o Various City Board and Commission Meetings and Programs
3. ADVOCACY
• Provided Council with a semiannual progress report
• Emailed various communications to Council throughout the year
• Represented the Senior Advisory Board in various city-sponsored activities