2008 – 2012
Goal: Enhance the Center’s role as a focal point for aging
resources in Rowan County.
Objective: Continue strong partnership with Rowan County Senior Services Department in providing information & assistance to local older adults
Objective: Support the establishment and operation of an “Aging & Disability Resource Connection”
Objective: Provide additional training opportunities for those working in the field of aging services.
Objective: Establish the capability to serve effectively in disaster relief situations involving older adults.
Goal: Expand
opportunities for local older adults to be involved with health & wellness
programs.
Objective: Construct and furnish new fitness annex
Objective: Staff and program an expanded schedule of fitness classes
Objective: Target older adults with chronic health conditions
Objective: Utilize “best
practices” and research-based outcome measures that demonstrate results
Goal: Provide expanded opportunities for lifelong
learning.
Objective: Offer skill development and employment re-training programs for local older adults
Objective: Expand program applications for enhancing and maintaining cognitive abilities
Goal: Increase older adult participation in civic
and community life
Objective: Promote and assist with older adult volunteer involvement in community organizations and projects
Objective: Develop retiree “mission teams” to address community projects and needs
Objective: Promote representation of older adults on local, regional, and state Boards & Commissions.
Objective: Promote leadership opportunities for older adults in Center governance and with community affairs
Goal: Guide the development of a more “senior
friendly community.”
Objective: Educate and lead community awareness and planning for the needs of an emerging “baby boomer” generation.
Objective: Emphasize the contributions of older adults in developing and maintaining the community’s quality of life.
Objective: Support the Rowan County Council on Aging in its efforts to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations that effectively serve older adults; in its efforts to educate the community about “senior friendly” issues; and in its efforts to advocate for older adult needs.