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Seniors of Louisville <br />Advisory Board <br />Study Session 2008 <br /> <br /> Promotes Social <br />Addresses and Civlc Enaacamant <br />Basic Naeds <br /> <br />Pm.m .reem.bi. <br />~ <br />p«l.~ m...kaMi .e...nm.a <br />an l <br />a <br />i <br />nb <br />a o-i <br />a <br /> <br />pp nousina <br />Promarea aeMy el noma entl in Ma <br />naipnbeMeca .m <br />ea, .. <br />.. <br />a <br />r... <br />a <br />Prornotaa stave enpepemenl In <br />rommunily lire <br />Prwkea oppoaunities br <br />ne 0eee kunan <br />mviau uaMUl inlormeaon .Lout mseninalul pek ena volunleh weA <br />Meka epinq uauaa a canmuniry- <br />evsikble services wide pmray <br /> Elder- ~ <br /> Friendly <br /> Model <br />Optimizes Maximizes <br />Physical and Mental Independence for Frail <br />Haatth and Well Bsic and Disabled <br />mew ne.iMr ben..ion <br />Suppmb cwnmunity acaviass Mat <br />Mablzeb IesWfceb 10 <br />«,n.«. w.ii b.mo tadiieam ~o~ioa ac nome~ <br />ProNdaa reedy eases to prswrrove Provitles accessible <br />naaM semc transP <br />rtaUOn <br />Prwian a«em ro medkat, s«ial, <br />.na <br />•m.are aemco m <br />Supports fa ply and od,e, ~ <br />p n <br />ree~~e<, i <br />Vision statement <br />To provide for the welfare of seniors through <br />programs and services of the Louisville <br />Senior Center by advising staff and <br />participating in focus groups; thereby <br />building a link between the community of <br />seniors, advisory board and staff in <br />addressing basic needs, promoting social <br />and civic engagement, optimizing physical <br />and mental health and well-being, and <br />maximizing in/dependence. <br />From Common Vision to <br />Community Action <br />• 1997: Boulder County Aging Services 15C needs <br />assessment <br />• 2003: Three-part assessment of services <br />• 2004: Senior services managers from Boulder, <br />Erie, Lafayette, Longmont and Louisville (County <br />Directors) formed Strategic Vision Leadership <br />Team (SVLT) <br />• 2005: Greeting Our Future initiative involving <br />over 400 elders, caregivers, service providers, <br />mid-life adults and community members <br />• 2006: Release of Executive Summary <br />• 2007: Seniors of Louisville Advisory Board aligns <br />existing committees to support 4 quadrant areas <br />and forms Focus Groups <br />• 2008: The work has begun... <br />Create a vibrant community <br />in which we all age well. <br />Addressing Basic Needs <br />• HOUSING <br />- Develop list of private and low cost/affordable <br />housing for seniors in Louisville and nearby. <br />- Attend City Council meetings in which <br />housing/planning is discussed. <br />-Develop working relationship with Planning <br />Commission and City Council. <br />• NUTRITION <br />- Board approved funds ($4,800 for 2009-2011) <br />to support Brooks Cafe meal site program <br />Mission statement <br />i ? ~` <br />~ 1Et , <br />~„~ }. <br />t ,~ ~ W <br />.~, ,~- . , <br />