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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on March 21, 1989 ,by the. following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Council on Aging Legislative Platform
Walter Blumst, President, County Advisory Council on
Aging, made a brief presentation to the Board on legislation which
would foster the development of a comprehensive system of care for
the State' s elderly population, as noted in the attached
Legislative Priorities list.
Board members being in agreement, IT IS ORDERED that the
1989-91 Legislative Platform developed by the California
Association of Area Agencies on Aging and the Triple A Council of
California is ENDORSED.
I hereby certify that this is a true and coir^ct ccp ---f
ars action taken and entered on the M-T L'110s v', :e
Board of Supervisors on the da'Ze shown.
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of Supervisors and County Administrator
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County Administrator
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ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING Contra
2.425 Bisso Lane, #110 Costa
Concord, California 94520
(415)646-5233 County
Legislative Priorities - 1989-91
1. Long Term Care/SNF
a. Advocate affordable, comprehensive Long Term Care Insurance
for all Californians, regardless of financial status.
b. Advocate increased protection for patients in skilled
nursing facilities to include training of staff as well as
the development and implementation of a standardized
screening procedure for all personnel.
2 . Elder Abuse
a. Promote legislation which requires coordination between
State Departments and local social service agencies which
are responsible for protective services.
b. Advocate state funding of mandated reporting and
appropriate investigation and follow-up activities,
including counseling, on a 24-hour basis for incidences of
abuse.
3 . Adult Day Health Care
a. Support legislation or regulatory changes which will
maintain and expand adult day health care centers.
b. Advocate increased funding and expansion of social day care
centers (including providing some Medi-Cal reimbursement
for certain services) . Social Day Care Program expansion
should include vital life-enhancing programs, controlled by
boards made up of seniors.
4 . California Health Plan
a. Support the creation of a state health insurance plan whose
intent would be to provide comprehensive health services,
including long term care insurance and non-profit services,
for all California citizens, regardless of financial
status.
THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING IS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPER-
VISORS TO ADVISE THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING ON ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT
AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ANNUAL AREA AGENCY PLAN AND OPERATIONS CONDUCTED
THEREUNDER,IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANDATES FROM THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT.ANY COMMENTS
OR RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE COUNCIL OR ITS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS DO NOT REPRESENT
THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF THE COUNTY OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS.
5. Health Education/Services
a. Support health promotion programs directed towards the
needs of the elderly.
b. Support development of programs which place emphasis on
preventive health promotion for the elderly.
c. Promote development of peer support groups.
6. Housing
a. Establish a State rent program for seniors
similar to the Federal Section 8 program.
b. Advocate a state-funded housing rehabilitation program to
enable the impaired aged to remain in their homes longer.
c. Advocate development and implementation of innovative
housing concepts and projects.
d. Advocate the development of affordable housing for
low-income people, including shared housing.
7. Transportation
a. Advocate for a fair share of the paratransit funds
available for seniors.
b. Support the programs that provide for a discounted fare for
seniors and fixed route systems.
8 . Self Help Education to promote self esteem and self
sufficiency.
9. Support development and operation of senior centers.
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