Lodi Senior Citizens Commission

LODI SENIOR CITIZENS AGENDA – Regular Meeting Date: April 4, 2024 COMMISSION Time: 8:00AM Hutchins Street Square – Holz Room 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi For information regarding this Agenda please contact: Tyler Ashbaugh Recreation Manager Telephone: (209) 269-4873 Notice Regarding Public Comments Public Comment may be submitted in the following ways:  In-person – Hutchins Street Square is open to the public in accordance with CDPH and CalOSHA guidelines.  Email – tashbaugh@lodi.gov  Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting  Mail – Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241  Hand delivered to: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department, 230 W. Elm Street, Lodi, CA 95240  Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting A. Call to Order/Roll Call B. Minutes B-1 Approve March 7, 2024 Minutes C. Comments by Public (Non-Agenda Items) If you wish to address the Commission, please refer to the Notice at the beginning of this agenda. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section of the Agenda. D. Action Items D-1 Vote to Approve the Marketing Campaign Brochure E. Regular Agenda – Discussion Items E-1 Discuss and Plan for Senior Commission Presentation to City Council E-2 Discuss Senior Commission Associated Event Dates E-3 Discuss California Department of Aging’s Master Plan for Aging F. Comments by the Commission and Staff on Non-Agenda Items G. Adjournment Pursuant to Section 54956(a) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day. Revised 10/2021 3/26/2024 6:10 PM LODI SENIORS CITIZENS COMMISSION April 4, 2024 PAGE TWO ______________________________ Tyler Ashbaugh Recreation Manager **Notice: Pursuant to Government Code §54954.3(a), public comments may be directed to the legislative body concerning any item contained on the agenda for this meeting before (in the cast of Closed Session items) or during consideration of the item. All staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, located at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. Agendas and staff reports are also posted on the City’s website at www.lodi.gov. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Language interpreter requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Tyler Ashbaugh at (209) 269-4873. Solicitudes de interpretación de idiomas deben ser recibidas por lo menos con 72 horas de anticipación a la reunión para ayudar a asegurar la disponibilidad. Llame a Tyler Ashbaugh (209) 269-4873.  MEETING MINUTES LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 8:00 AM MEETING A. Roll Call Meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. Present: Vice Chair Whitmire, Commissioners Schrenk, Spring, Young Absent: Chair Woelfel, Commissioner Legan Staff Present: City Clerk Olivia Nashed, Deputy City Clerk Maria Ditmore, PRCS Deputy Director Emerson Yellen, Recreation Manager Tyler Ashbaugh Public: None B. Minutes of Regular Meeting DISCUSSION None Motion by Commissioner Spring to approve the January minutes. Second by Commissioner Schrenk. ACTION Ayes: Schrenk, Spring, Whitmire, Young Noes: None Absent: Woelfel, Legan Motion carried 4 – 0 C. Comments by the Public, Commission and Staff on Non-Agenda Items DISCUSSION City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, and PRCS Deputy Director were in attendance. The Commissioners welcomed City staff and thanked them for joining. Vice Chair Commissioner Whitmire allowed everyone to introduce themselves. Recreation Manager, Ashbaugh received a request from Mayor, Lisa Craig to make a presentation at an upcoming City Council meeting to share information on the Adult Daycare Program and the partnership with Adventist Health. Recreation Manager, Ashbaugh also told the Commission that it would be a good opportunity to also include the LOEL Center and explain the professional relationship of all the senior services within the City. This message was shared with the Chair and Vice Chair Woelfel and Whitmire via email when received. The Senior Commissioners would like to form a subcommittee to help organize the presentation for a future City Council Meeting. City Clerk, Nashed, mentioned the presentation does not have to be the next meeting, but within the near future. The presentation would have to be added to the agenda, which means the presentation is aimed for presentation in the months of May, June or July. This topic will be added as a discussion item at the following meeting. Senior Café was introduced by Commissioner Whitmire as a potential senior community event. This could be held at the LOEL Center and Hutchins Street Square once a quarter or month for purposes of connecting local seniors and providing a resource for the public to learn more about public services in the Lodi area. This topic will be added as a discussion item at the following meeting. D. Action Items DISCUSSION None E. Regular Agenda – Discussion Items E-1 Discuss Lodi Senior Transportation Services with Transportation Manager, Julia Tyack Recreation Manager, Ashbaugh explained to the Commissioners and Staff that the previous February meeting did not meet quorum. However, the Transportation Manager, Julia Tyack was in attendance with her team fully prepared with a PowerPoint presentation. We allowed the Transportation team to present their information informally on Thursday, February 1. The Transportation team made a well-informed presentation that explained all of the general services while also highlighting the senior services. The PowerPoint presentation included the Grape Vine routes, drop-off and pick-up locations, and some other mapping details. There are three separate programs including fixed route, Vineline (ADA) which is door to door access, and general public. There are new busses being serviced for launch. These are gas vehicles. Busses have designated senior seating, equipped with ADA ramps. Access San Joaquin also provides 1-on-1 training for seniors in Lodi and all other county cities. Whitmire expressed feedback from seniors regarding concerns and frustrations with the limited disability/ADA assistance. Van Go is a contracted transportation service that was later addressed as “Van No Go” because of the poor customer service of the program. The Transportation team expressed similar sentiments to the Van Go services and are actively researching other contracted options for improvement. The Transportation Team made it clear that there are some issues that they are working to improve upon because of feedback they’ve received. The Transportation team provided the Commission with their brochure. The brochure is outdated, so they plan to revise to cater to seniors. During the meeting on Thursday, March 7, Recreation Manager, Ashbaugh shared the information provided in the previous meeting to inform the Commissioners about what was presented. Commissioner Whitmire added that the City ADA services are lacking because the drivers do not help with ADA citizens. Commissioner Schrenk said the programs and services offered are not well advertised. The Commission will continue to work with the Transportation team to help educate the public and advise them on service improvement. E-2 Discuss Senior Residential Developments with Community Development Director, John Della Monica Recreation Manager, Ashbaugh explained to the Commissioners and Staff that the previous February meeting did not meet quorum. However, the Community Development Director, John Della Monica was in attendance and presented the department’s future plans with regards to senior residential living. Community Development Director, Della Monica shared similar opinions that are of concern for the Lodi senior community. There are two major areas of focus. First, the focus is downtown and secondly is affordable housing. The downtown focus includes incorporate housing which would encourage residential living that makes it easy to access services. Expanding downtown and providing housing in these areas would benefit the businesses and allow citizens living downtown to stay close and have access to all essential services. There is an RFP that is out and will be under contract by June 2024 to begin addressing this project. The main focus of housing is to promote residential development for the middle class. Community Development Director, Della Monica expressed a deep concern for the limited availability of middle income housing in Lodi. With the challenges of keeping Lodi under a 2% per year growth means that Lodi will have to start growing denser and upward instead of out. There may also need to be some consideration of restructuring ordinances to address the upcoming issues. Some of the zoning policies may also need to change to allow this type of development to occur. A new residential development project will go into effect soon near Salas Park. This development will be for senior living. It will have 110 units in total with about 40 units for affordable housing. The location is more desirable based on its location near a park and will be close to shopping centers. Community Development Director, Della Monica addressed that this is an ongoing project and will be happy to attend future meetings to provide updates for the Senior Commission. During the meeting on Thursday, March 7, Recreation Manager shared what was learned from the Community Development Director at the past informal meeting. E-3 Discuss Marketing Campaign Updates  Recreation Manager, Ashbaugh shared the revised Senior Commission brochure to inquire about further updates. Commissioner Spring asked Whitmire if the Alzheimer’s language should be replaced with “Adult” for the Adult Day Care memo to be more general about the provided services. Commissioner Whitmire agreed. Recreation Manager, Ashbaugh will revise the brochure and present to the next meeting for a final vote from the Commission. E-4 Discuss California Department of Aging’s Master Plan for Aging Chair Woelfel has headed the Department of Aging’s Master Plan for Aging discussion item and was excused and absent from the Senior Commission meeting. The Senior Commissioners in attendance agreed to table this discussion item for the next meeting when Chair Woelfel has returned. F. Comments by the Commissioner and Staff on Non-Agenda Items None G. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 9:39 a.m.  LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Lodi Senior Citizens Commission DATE OF MEETING: April 4, 2024 FROM: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Vote to Approve the Marketing Campaign Brochure TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Action PREPARED BY: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Vote to Approve the Marketing Campaign Brochure BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A Senior Commission brochure has been produced by City Staff with advice from the Senior Commission. The brochure includes Senior Commission accomplishments and senior-related services, resources and programs. The Senior Commission is to vote to approve the Senior Commission brochure for production and mass distribution within the Lodi community. FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None  EXHIBIT A WATER ENGAGE & FITNESS CONNECT LOEL CENTER CLASSES The LOEL Senior Center offers something for everyone, from social programs to a nutritious lunch Join us at the program. LOEL is a community Hutchins Street Square Indoor Pool gathering site where seniors can for Water Fitness, you'll love this active participate in a variety of activities and social experience while being such as exercise, bingo, line healthy too! dancing, making crafts, or simply playing a game of cards with their friends. Contact 105 S. Washington Street 209-369-1591 loelcenter.org Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Adult Day SENIOR COMMISSION OF LODI Services SENIOR Adult day services resource center at Hutchins Street Square is an RESOURSE GUIDE option of daily care for your loved CLASS SCHEULE one. Here their health will be The Senior Commission has been monitored, enjoy socialization, dedicated to introducing programs and Water Fitness exercise and have a meal in a safe projects for the betterment of the local Monday-Friday 9am - 10 am environment with trained staff. Seniors of Lodi. The Senior Commission Wednesday/Friday 5:30pm -6:20pm These services offer respite and has contributed in facilitating the support for the caregivers. Pre- Walkability Program, Red Alert Program, Open Fitness assessment and registration is 2-1-1 San Joaquin Resource, and Senior Monday, Wednesday and Friday required. Safety. Enclosed are helpful resources 10am - 11am for the senior community. Contact $5/class 125 S. Hutchins Street 209-369-4443 AdventistHealth.org/LodiMemorial Lic# 390313117  EXHIBIT A RED ALERT PROGRAM WALKABILITY PROGRAM The Senior Commission and Lodi Public Through efforts from Adventist Health Works have collaborated to provide Lodi Memorial Hospital, the Red Alert environmental safety improvements. This Program was reintroduced to the Lodi includes 12 “Senior Zone” areas with community in partnership with the signage near senior facilities along with Senior Commission, Lodi Fire, and Lodi sidewalk repairs. The Walkability Program is Police Department. The Red Alert an ongoing project for the Commission as program is a medical alert program they seek out additional areas for The 2-1-1 is a San Joaquin County that allows EMS personnel and first improvement. resource that offers senior services responders to access important for purposes of food, housing and medical and emergency contact utilities assistance, general information for participating senior/elderly support, transportation members. We encourage our senior services and more. residents to stop by one of our distribution centers to pick-up a Red Stay Housed Alert Packet listed below. LEOL Independent Living Skills Instruction Center located at 105 S Washington St, Lodi CA 95240. Red Alert Packets Public Housing are also provided at Hutchins Street Rent Payment Assistance Square, the Recreation Office, City Low-Cost Home Rental Listings Hall, the Fire Department Office and BE AWARE, STAY SAFE Representative Payee Services Police Department Office. Commodity Supplemental SENIOR Food Program Distribution Centers LOEL Center SAFETY Home Delivered Meals Lunch Programs for Seniors 105 S Washington St, Lodi CA 95240 Senior safety is a top priority! While at Hot Meals for Older Adults Hutchins Street Square the grocery store, walking at a park, or 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi CA 95240 Recreation strolling around the neighborhood, it’s Senior Centers PRCS Office important seniors are aware of their 230 West Elm Street, Lodi CA 95240 surroundings and prepared in case of Adult Day Programs City Hall emergencies. The Senior Commission 221 West Pine Street, Lodi CA 95240 recommends purchasing safety whistles Fire Department Office 210 West Elm Street, Lodi CA 95240 in cases when immediate assistance is 211.sj.org Police Department Office needed. Manual and electronic safety 215 West Elm Street, Lodi CA 95240 whistles are available to purchase online.  LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Lodi Senior Citizens Commission DATE OF MEETING: April 4, 2024 FROM: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Discuss and Plan for Senior Commission Presentation to City Council TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Discussion PREPARED BY: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and Plan for Senior Commission Presentation to City Council BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Senior Commission received a request from Mayor, Lisa Craig to make a presentation at an upcoming City Council meeting to share information on the Adult Daycare Program and the partnership with Adventist Health. City Staff will advise the Senior Commission to include the LOEL Center and Senior Commission brochure in the presentation. City Staff will advise the Commission to present its vision, goals and recent accomplishments that align with the City Council Strategic Vision. City Staff recommends the Senior Commission to form a subcommittee to plan and prepare a presentation to City Council at an upcoming meeting in June or July. Exhibit B provides an example of the PowerPoint presentation by the Lodi Arts Commission to City Council. Upon completion of the PowerPoint presentation by the subcommittee, the Senior Commission will vote to approve at the next May Senior Commission meeting. After approval, City Staff will notify the City Clerk to add the Senior Commission presentation to the City Council agenda. FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None EXHIBIT B  LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Lodi Senior Citizens Commission DATE OF MEETING: April 4, 2024 FROM: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Discuss Senior Commission Associated Event Dates TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Discussion PREPARED BY: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss Senior Commission Associated Event Dates BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Senior Commission assists with some senior citizen related events every year. A couple of these events include the University of Pacific, Medicare Part D Health Fair and the Senior Caregiver Workshop. The reservations are scheduled at Hutchins Street Square, as seen on Exhibit C and Exhibit D. Additionally, the Senior Commission is interested in introducing a Senior Café. The purpose of the Senior Café is to connect local seniors and provide beneficial resources for the public to learn more about senior services and programs in the Lodi area. City Staff recommends the Senior Commission to review Exhibit C and Exhibit D regarding the dates and times and discuss planning for the upcoming events, and also make sure the room layouts, details and notes are accurately addressed to Hutchins Street Square Building Services staff. City Staff will advise the Senior Commission to further discuss plans and implementation of a Senior Café including proposed locations, frequency of event, resources offered, possible donations, and other ideas to create a fun and engaging experience for attendees. After discussion, City Staff recommends the Senior Commission to form a subcommittee for further planning and coordination, if necessary. FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None Permit EXHIBIT C City of Lodi PHONE:(209) 333-6742 Permit # R15834 230 W. Elm St. EMAIL:prdept@lodi.gov Status Approved Lodi, CA 95240 Date Feb 15, 2024 2:19 PM Once your reservation is complete, print your reservation permit and have available at all times on the day of your reservation. Company Name City Of Lodi - PRCS - 373 Customer Type Internal Company Address 230 W. Elm St. Lodi, CA 95240 Agent Name Tyler Ashbaugh Home Phone Number (209) 269-4873 Email Address tashbaugh@lodi.gov System User Tyler Ashbaugh Rental Fee $0.00 Discounts $0.00 Subtotal $0.00 Deposits $0.00 Deposit Discounts $0.00 Total Permit Fee $0.00 Total Payment $0.00 Refunds $0.00 Balance $0.00 Medicare Health Fair 2024 2 resource(s) 2 booking(s) Subtotal: $0.00 Booking Summary Crete Hall (Special Event) Center: Hutchins Street Square START DATE/TIME END DATE/TIME ATTENDEE AMT W/O TAX Sat, Nov 23, 2024 8:00 AM Sat, Nov 23, 2024 7:00 PM 100 $0.00 Prep Code Notes No helium balloons Kirst (Special Event) Center: Hutchins Street Square START DATE/TIME END DATE/TIME ATTENDEE AMT W/O TAX Sat, Nov 23, 2024 8:00 AM Sat, Nov 23, 2024 7:00 PM 250 $0.00 Prep Code Notes No helium balloons # R15834 Status Approved Page 1 of 2  EXHIBIT C X: X: Date: Date: City of Lodi City Of Lodi - PRCS Mailing Address: 230 W. Elm St., Lodi, CA Customer Type: Internal 95240 Customer ID: 154213 Phone Number: (209) 333-6742 Mailing Address: 230 W. Elm St., Lodi, CA Email Address: prdept@lodi.gov 95240 Authorized Agent Name: Tyler Ashbaugh Home Phone Number: (209) 269-4873 Email Address: tashbaugh@lodi.gov # R15834 Status Approved Page 2 of 2 Permit EXHIBIT D City of Lodi PHONE:(209) 333-6742 Permit # R15814 230 W. Elm St. EMAIL:prdept@lodi.gov Status Approved Lodi, CA 95240 Date Feb 1, 2024 1:55 PM Once your reservation is complete, print your reservation permit and have available at all times on the day of your reservation. Company Name City Of Lodi - PRCS - 373 Customer Type Internal Company Address 230 W. Elm St. Lodi, CA 95240 Agent Name Tyler Ashbaugh Home Phone Number (209) 269-4873 Email Address tashbaugh@lodi.gov System User Tyler Ashbaugh Rental Fee $0.00 Discounts $0.00 Subtotal $0.00 Deposits $0.00 Deposit Discounts $0.00 Total Permit Fee $0.00 Total Payment $0.00 Refunds $0.00 Balance $0.00 Senior Caregiver Workshop 1 resource(s) 1 booking(s) Subtotal: $0.00 Booking Summary Crete Hall (Administrative) Center: Hutchins Street Square START DATE/TIME END DATE/TIME ATTENDEE AMT W/O TAX Wed, Aug 21, 2024 9:00 AM Wed, Aug 21, 2024 1:00 PM 50 $0.00 X: X: Date: Date: City of Lodi City Of Lodi - PRCS Mailing Address: 230 W. Elm St., Lodi, CA Customer Type: Internal 95240 Customer ID: 154213 Phone Number: (209) 333-6742 Mailing Address: 230 W. Elm St., Lodi, CA Email Address: prdept@lodi.gov 95240 Authorized Agent Name: Tyler Ashbaugh Home Phone Number: (209) 269-4873 Email Address: tashbaugh@lodi.gov # R15814 Status Approved Page 1 of 1  LODI SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION COMMUNICATION TO: Lodi Senior Citizens Commission DATE OF MEETING: April 4, 2024 FROM: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager SUBJ: Discuss California Department of Aging’s Master Plan for Aging TYPE ACTION NEEDED: Discussion PREPARED BY: Tyler Ashbaugh, Recreation Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss California Department of Aging’s Master Plan for Aging BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Senior Commission identified the California Department of Aging’s Master Plan for Aging to determine areas for potential impact. After analysis, the Senior Commission invited a representative of the Community Development Department and Lodi Transportation Services to learn more about their role, services, and programs related to senior wellbeing. The Senior Commission will discuss and coordinate plans now having met with and learned more about the Department’s services. The Commission will focus efforts on a list of goals and accomplishments with a projected timeline of tasks and completion deadlines for the calendar year. Exhibit A has been prepared to highlight the five bold goals for 2030. This information will be organized and designated as potential Action Items for a vote at the March Senior Commission meeting. FUNDING CONSIDERATION OR IMPACT: None  EXHIBIT E The Master Plan for Aging’s Five Bold Goals for 2030 Goal 1. Housing for All Ages and Stages, Goal 2. Health Reimagined, Goal 3. Inclusion & Equity (Not Isolation), Goal 4. Caregiving That Works, Goal 5. Affording Aging. Goal 1. Housing for All Ages and Stages Strategy A. More Housing Options  Commission to invite Community Development to present upcoming development plans within the City that will address affordability, and what alternative options may be available to the public in the near future.  need to help senior home owner affordability, especially with the reduction of skilled nursing facilities in the past 20-30 years Strategy B: Transportation Beyond Cars,  Dial-A-Ride is a useful resource for many seniors but is limited  Senior Commission invite Public Works to seek grant funding for  transportation services and write a letter of support and invite Transportation Manager, Julia Tyack, for senior public transport information. o Accomplishing these goals would also meet the City Council Strategic Vision  Walkability Program addresses many of the goals for this strategy Strategy C: Outdoor & Community Spaces  Most senior residential areas are surrounded by parks with ease of access. Community Development is planning for new residential areas near Salas Park. Strategy D: Emergency Preparedness & Response.  Commission to contact the Fire Department to see if there is data regarding weather, health, emergency action plans. Cooling centers are necessary for extreme heat days and is available through the Public Library. Commissioner 1  EXHIBIT E  Fixed incomes make it challenging to pay for essential services. Does Utilities have discount programs for seniors? Strategy E: Climate Friendly Aging  Making lifestyle changes is essential in order to reduce emissions.  Public transportation is a simple solution.  Hydrogen vehicles are most cost effective and more efficient than electric vehicles, and may be the way of the future to address these issues. Goal 2. Health Reimagined Strategy A: Bridging Health Care with Home.  This goal is being met with the partnership between the City and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Adult Day Services and in coordination with the LOEL Center. Strategy B: Health Care as We Age.  The Senior Commission is to collect data of unhoused seniors, who are using the Access Center and to attend the Homeless Committee held at the Police Department. Strategy C: Lifelong Healthy Aging.  The Walkability Program and Parks and Recreation Pool activities provide the services to support healthy aging. Strategy D: Geriatric Care Expansion Strategy E: Dementia in Focus Strategy F: Nursing Home Innovation.  Adult Day Services provided by Adventist Health Lodi Memorial provides the services needed.  Medicare Part D operated by University of the Pacific also provides expanding and preventative care at Hutchins Street Square and other local venues to senior residents at no charge.  The Lodi Street Faire held in May and October every year is an avenue to market the Senior Commission accomplishments and goals for additional community awareness and support.  The City of Lodi is the only Police Department in San Joaquin County that uses Project Lifesaver, a program that supports dementia patients. 2  EXHIBIT E Goal 3. Inclusion & Equity, Not Isolation. Strategy A. Inclusion & Equity in Aging,  Scope beyond Senior Commissions ability to address Strategy B: Closing the Digital Divide  Scope beyond Senior Commissions ability to address Strategy C: Opportunities for Work  Scope beyond Senior Commissions ability to address Strategy D: Opportunities to Volunteer & Engage across Generations.  Volunteer opportunities are available to senior residents, but many are not aware of them. City of Lodi Marketing Coordinator to include a “Volunteer Opportunities” page on the website, and post on social media to make access easier. Strategy E: Protection from Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation  Scope beyond Senior Commissions ability to address. Strategy F: California Leadership in Aging  Scope beyond Senior Commissions ability to address.  The Ombudsman Program for San Joaquin County has an excellent plan and staff and update every year in March/April. It is available online. Goal 4: Caregiving That Works Strategy A: Family & Friends Caregiving Support,  Scope beyond Senior Commissions ability to address. Strategy B: Good Caregiving Jobs Creation,  Scope beyond Senior Commissions ability to address. Strategy C: Virtual Care Expansion.  Scope beyond Senior Commissions ability to address.  One of every four families are dealing with senior caregiving.  A new law in California increased wages to $25 per hour to all health care related workers. 3  EXHIBIT E Goal 5 Affording Aging Strategy A: End Homelessness for Older Adult  Scope beyond Senior Commissions ability to address. Strategy B: Income Security as We Age  Scope beyond Senior Commissions ability to address. Strategy C: Protection from Poverty & Hunger.  Scope beyond Senior Commissions ability to address. Future Goal A future goal for The Commission could be to organize a seminar for local seniors, ages 50+ to provide senior services such as financial (401k, social security), healthcare (Medicare enrollment), early retirement options, and more. Additionally, examining the poverty level and qualifications for receiving social services should be discussed with exploration of possible recommendations. Residents on fixed incomes between $1,200 and $2,500 struggle to afford the basic essentials and receive no assistance from the government. These seniors are the most at risk. 4