Healthy Aging Community Partnership Program.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates the Healthy Aging Community Partnerships Program, allowing local health departments, area agencies on aging, and other local entities to establish community-based programs for older adults. These programs aim to promote healthy aging, social engagement, and independent living through activities like technology assistance, physical activity, and cultural programming. The program’s implementation depends on local resources and partnerships.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Healthy Aging Community Partnerships Program.
- Allows local health departments, area agencies on aging, and other local entities to create programs.
- Programs must promote healthy aging, social engagement, and independent living.
- Activities may include technology assistance, physical activity, and enrichment programs.
- Eligible partners include school districts, libraries, and faith institutions.
- ‘Older adults’ are defined as individuals 55 years of age or older.
- Implementation is subject to local resource availability.
Who is affected
- Older adults (55 years or older)
- Local health departments
- Area agencies on aging
- Local school districts
- Community organizations
Notable changes
- Expands existing programs for older adults by creating a new framework for community-based partnerships.
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