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March 2022 Age-Friendly Planning

Mission Statement: Our mission is to meet the needs and harness the strengths of all older adults with the goal of building communities that enhance the overall well-being of older adults who live in Olmsted County; CMRC Intro
When Mar 15, 2022
from 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM
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Contents | Agenda | CMRC Introduction |


 

AGENDA

 

  1. Status of Pine Island and Oronoco age-friendly activity
  2. City of Rochester Unified Development Code (UDC) and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
    1. City UDC site: https://www.rochestermn.gov/government/departments/community-development/unified-development-code-project
    2. 2/15/22 UDC/ADU presentations: https://familyservicerochester.org/Age-Friendly-Olmsted-County
  3. State funding for older adult home and community based services
  4. BIPOC conversations (Status from Dan and April; CMRC Intro, Al Lun )
  5. Draft Statements for Age-Friendly Olmsted County

 

Age-Friendly Olmsted County Mission and Vision Statements

 

Original version

Mission Statement: Our mission is to meet the needs and harness the strengths of all older adults with the goal of building communities that enhance the overall well-being of older adults who live in Olmsted County. We proceed by engaging citizens, consumers, and providers to develop and sustain a community framework that fosters healthy aging.

Vision Statement: In Olmsted County, older adults are valued, respected, and engaged in communities committed to healthy aging, inclusion, and well-being. Older adults and caregivers have access to a comprehensive system of services, supports, and opportunities that foster aging with dignity, a high quality of life, and personal fulfillment.

 

Suggested Revision

Mission Statement: To meet the needs and harness the strengths of all older adults who live in Olmsted County.

Vision Statement: In Olmsted County, older adults are valued, respected, and engaged in communities committed to [their] healthy aging, inclusion, and well-being.

Primary goals or purpose:           

Communities enhance overall well-being, by engaging citizens, consumers, and providers to develop and sustain a community framework that fosters healthy aging.

Older adults and caregivers have access to a comprehensive system of services, supports, and opportunities that foster aging with dignity, a high quality of life, and personal fulfillment.

 

 

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