Vision

Caregivers have access to the supports and resources necessary to provide responsive and manageable care to older adults, while also tending to their own well-being.

Aging Roadmap Strategy

• Caregiver education and resources

Vision

Older adults and persons with disabilities are safe in their homes and community.

Aging Roadmap Strategy

• Elder abuse prevention and awareness
• Elder abuse response
• Protection for vulnerable adults
• Fall prevention

Vision

Older adults and their caregivers are prepared to be safe during disasters.

Aging Roadmap Strategy

• Strengthen resident preparedness
• Strengthen response capability

Vision

There is a skilled and diverse workforce of caregivers to support the older adult population. Older adults have opportunities to stay engaged in the community through volunteering and paid work.

Aging Roadmap Strategy

• Train In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers
• Recruit IHSS caregivers
• Older adult volunteers

Vision

Care coordination among medical and social services provides proactive, seamless, prevention-focused, and person-centered support for older adults.

Aging Roadmap Strategy

• Improving care
• Supporting providers and maximizing independence
• Age-friendly health systems
• Essential social services

Vision

Older adults have access to a range of social and community engagement opportunities that promote active living, reduce isolation, and provide enriching experiences with others across age groups and generations.

Aging Roadmap Strategy

• Bridging the digital divide
• Intergenerational connection
• Access to social engagement

Age Well San Diego

Age Well San Diego is the County of San Diego’s age-friendly initiative and a key program to help implement the Aging Roadmap vision. There are currently five community-led teams working on age-friendly projects, including a team working on Age Well Social Participation goals. Get involved or learn more about Age Well San Diego.

Vision

San Diegans have the information they need to reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD); residents with ADRD receive the highest standard of clinical care; individuals with ADRD are well cared for and supported by “Dementia-Friendly” communities to be as independent as possible; and family members have the support they need to care for their loved ones.

Aging Roadmap Strategy

• Equitable distribution of information about brain health and ADRD
• Improving ADRD care
• Building dementia-friendly communities

Age Well San Diego

Age Well San Diego is the County of San Diego’s age-friendly initiative and a key program to help implement the Aging Roadmap vision. There are currently five community-led teams working on age-friendly projects, including a team working on Age Well Dementia goals. Get involved or learn more about Age Well San Diego.

Vision

When changes and challenges in health occur, older adults and their families are able to find and access relevant resources, support, and care in their community. The community promotes mental and physical health for people of all ages and abilities.

Aging Roadmap Strategy

• Equity-focused outreach and engagement
• Promote physical and mental health
• Leveraging partnerships
• Reducing the digital divide

Age Well San Diego

Age Well San Diego is the County of San Diego’s age-friendly initiative and a key program to help implement the Aging Roadmap vision. There are currently five community-led teams working on age-friendly projects, including a team working on Age Well Health & Community Support goals. Get involved or learn more about Age Well San Diego.

Vision

Older adults live in safe and affordable housing that is located near goods, services, and activities, all of which allows them to age in their community.

Aging Roadmap Strategy

• New housing and programs for older adults
• Homelessness prevention and intervention
• Supportive housing and housing alternatives

Age Well San Diego

Age Well San Diego is the County of San Diego’s age-friendly initiative and a key program to help implement the Aging Roadmap vision. There are currently five community-led teams working on age-friendly projects, including a team working on Age Well Housing goals. Get involved or learn more about Age Well San Diego.

Vision

Older adults have access to safe and affordable transportation options that are accessible for all ages and abilities.

Aging Roadmap Strategy

• Transportation education and awareness
• Equitable transportation and access to quality-of-life activities and services

Age Well San Diego

Age Well San Diego is the County of San Diego’s age-friendly initiative and a key program to help implement the Aging Roadmap vision. There are currently five community-led teams working on age-friendly projects, including a team working on Age Well Transportation goals. Get involved or learn more about Age Well San Diego.