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September Caregiver Events for San Luis Obispo 2025

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2025 Older Americans Month Awards

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Help us find special people in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties!

The Agency on Aging – Advisory Council will honor deserving people and one senior program in the following categories:

  • Senior Citizen of the Year
  • Senior Worker of the Year
  • Caregiver of the Year
  • Senior Program of the Year

Virtual Celebration and Presentations via Zoom: Tuesday May 27, 2025 1pm. 

https://zoom.us/j/93532228995?pwd=rNJFLa5Do9OVQr1Rt4Rg5PcKkRbVMM.1

Meeting ID: 935 3222 8995
Passcode: 518458

Request for Proposals 2025-2026

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The Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens administrators of the Area Agency on Aging for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties announces the release of a

Request for Proposals

for the procurement of social services provided to senior citizens in our communities as authorized by the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act. For the Fiscal Year July 2025- June 2026, unless otherwise stated.

 

OAA Title IIIB Supportive Services

Adult Day Care – $49,527 for 4,564 Service Units

  • Services or activities provided to adults who require care and supervision in a protective setting for a portion of a 24-hour day. Includes out of home supervision, health care, recreation, and/or independent living skills.  One Service Unit = 1 hour of care

Homemaker – $44,627 for 2,329 Service Units

  • Performance of light housekeeping tasks in a person’s home and other community settings. Tasks may include preparing meals, shopping for personal items, managing money, or using the telephone, in addition to light housework. One Service Unit = 1 hour of work

Personal Care – $149,114 for 688 Service Units

  • Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and/or health-related tasks provided in a person’s home and other community settings. One Service Unit = 1 hour of care

Residential Repairs and Modifications – $349,320 for 1,270 Service Units

  • Residential modifications of homes that are necessary to facilitate the ability of older individuals to remain at home. One Service Unit = 1 modification

Information and Assistance – $113,162 for 4,800 Service Units

  • A service that provides individuals with information on services available within the community, and links individuals to the services and opportunities. One Service Unit = 1 contact

Legal Assistance – $95,928 for 1,500 Service Units

  • Legal advice, counseling and/or representation by an attorney or other person acting under the supervision of an attorney. One Service Unit = 1 hour of consultation

Mental Health Counseling – $90,146 for 1,500 Service Units

  • Services such as screening, assessment, therapy, counseling, follow-up, and referral to maintain or improve the mental health of older individuals. One Service Unit = 1 hour of counseling

CARS Data Reporting – $11,774 for 350 Service Units

  • Maintenance and training for the use of computer software designed to fit the requirements of the California Aging Reporting System. One Service Unit = 1 hour of support

Ombudsman Services – $496,215 for 2,077 Service Units

  • Advocacy, complaint investigation, and resolution services provided to protect the rights, dignity, and well-being of residents in long-term care facilities, including skilled nursing and residential care facilities for the elderly. One Service Unit = 1 visit to a facility

 

OAA Title IIIE Family Caregiver Support Services

Caregiver Counseling and Support Groups – $156,954 for 1,290 Service Units

  • Counseling – provided to a caregiver by a person appropriately trained and experienced in the skills required to deliver the level of support needed for stress, depression, and loss resulting from caregiving responsibilities. One Service Unit = 1 hour of counseling.
  • Support Groups – group of caregivers that is led by a trained individual, for the purpose of sharing experiences, concerns, and ideas to ease the stress of caregiving. One Service Unit = 1 hour leading a support group

Caregiver Information and Assistance – $2,000 for 180 Service Units

  • Service that provides caregivers with current information on opportunities and services available in the community; assesses the problems and capacities of the individual; links the individual to services; and ensures the individual receives the services they need. One Service Unit = 1 contact

Caregiver Information Services – $1,100 for 5 Service Units

  • A public-facing service and media activity that conveys information to caregivers about available services. One service unit = 1 activity

Older Relative Caregiver Information and Assistance – $2,000 for 10 Service Units

  • Service that provides older caregivers with current information on opportunities and services available in the community; assesses the problems and capacities of the individual; links the individual to services; and ensures the individual receives the services they need. One Service Unit = 1 contact

Older Relative Caregiver Information Services – $1,100 for 3 Service Units

  • A public-facing service and media activity that conveys information to older caregivers about available services. One Service Unit = 1 activity

 

Modernizing the Older Californians Act – MOCA Nutrition

TERM 3 (7-1-2025 – 3-31-2028)

Program Funds:  $654,875

Qualifying Services Include:

Brown Bag – A program that provides both surplus, and donated edible fruits, vegetables, and other unsold food products (perishables) to low-income older individuals age 60+. One Service Unit = 1 bag of food for one individual

Groceries – Assistance to Older Americans Act (OAA) participants age 60+ in the form of food items (shelf-stable).  One Service Unit = 1 bag of food for one individual

Intergenerational Activities – Efforts related to the planning, development, and implementation of activities and programs that bring participants of the Older Californians Nutrition Program (OCNP) together or with individuals under the age of 60. One Service Unit = 1 activity

Title III C Meals, Congregate or Home Delivered – Efforts to modernize and/or expand the OCNP and appeal to new clients through options including, but not limited to:

  • To-Go Meals: Meals that are picked up by OCNP clients (or client’s agent) or delivered to clients who are not comfortable dining in a congregate meal setting or are unable to attend during congregate meal times.
  • Restaurant Option Meals: AAAs and/or nutrition providers contract with foodservice establishments such as restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and grocery stores for hot and/or cold meals. OCNP clients may use vouchers to obtain meals at contracted locations.

 

Applications for these services will be available at the Applicants’ Conference Friday, February 28th, 2025, at 2pm in-person at the office of the Area Agency on Aging 528 South Broadway, Santa Maria CA 93454. A ZOOM link will be available upon request. For additional information, contact Ed Bill, Contracts Manager Area Agency on Aging (805) 925-9554, option 6; Or Ed.Bill@centralcoastseniors.org

RFP Applications are due April 4, 2025 at 5PM PDT.

 

Funding amounts are estimates and are dependent on Congressional and Legislative approval. Descriptions of programs do not represent all requirements. Final allocation of funds and Service Unit minimums determined by the Board of Directors of the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens.

Introducing Our New Executive Director

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We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Brian Weaver as the new Executive Director of the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging.

With a rich background spanning over 30 years in serving seniors, business management, and non-profit experience, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to our organization.​ Brian’s extensive career has been dedicated to impacting the lives of older adults in meaningful ways, focusing on enhancing their quality of life, independence, health, nutrition, socialization, and well-being. His commitment to these goals, combined with his strategic insight, positions him uniquely to drive our mission forward. Brian is passionate about raising the profile and awareness of our agency, maximizing our reach, and assisting as many older adults in our community as possible.

Beyond his professional achievements, Brian enjoys health, fitness, and exercise. He loves the outdoors, engaging in activities such as hiking, backpacking, bike riding, running, and pickleball. Brian has been married for 30 years, is a proud parent of three grown children, and cherishes his time with them. He looks forward to spending more time traveling across our great country and exploring international destinations. His ability to blend compassion with strategic planning has earned him recognition and respect across the sector, and we are excited for the positive impact he will undoubtedly bring to our agency.

“On behalf of our team, Board of Directors, and Advisory Council, we look forward to carrying on the legacy of our organization by partnering with local organizations to enhance the lives of seniors enabling them to remain independent by providing services, support, and resources. I am pleased to fulfill our mission and serve seniors in our community,” Brian shared.

As our new Executive Director steps into this role, he is eager to meet our community and engage with our supporters. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Brian Weaver. Together, we look forward to a bright future and continued success in our mission. To contact Brian, you can reach out to our agency at (805) 925-9554.

Benefits of Adult Day Care

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Adult day care allows caregivers to continue working outside the home, receive help with the physical care of a loved one, avoid the guilt of placing a loved one in institutional care, and have respite from what can be a “24/7″ responsibility.

The care receiver can also benefit from adult day care. He or she is able to remain at home with family but does not require 24-hour care from the primary caregiver. Adult day care participants also have an opportunity to interact socially with peers, share in stimulating activities, receive physical or speech therapy if needed, and receive assistance with the activities of daily living with dignity.

A day at an adult day care center could include: supervised care; small group and individual activities such as reminiscence, sensory stimulation, music, art, and intergenerational activities; nutritious meals; transportation; case management; recreation and exercise; nursing care; education; family counseling; assistance with activities of daily living; and occupational, speech and physical therapies. These services are customized to each participant’s needs.

For more information on Adult Day Care services or to find a center near you, contact Senior Connection at (800) 510-2020 or (805) 928-2552. You can also view the centers by clicking below:

Adult Day Centers

2024 Area Plan Listening Sessions

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The California Department of Aging and the 33 Area Agencies on Aging make up the California Aging Network. California 2030 was launched to develop strategies for a future-ready California Aging Network to meet the Master Plan for Aging (MPA) goals by 2030.

As the community and the Area Agency on Aging plan for a future-ready California, we review and consider viewpoints from both the State and local level. Asking are we working to
create an age-friendly community? We are inviting members of the community to review the MPA goals and how best they can address the local concerns and priorities.

Community Input Sought to Create “Senior Friendly” Communities

Come, share your insights to help ensure that limited federal monies are meeting the priorities of senior citizens and family caregivers through the work of the Area Agency on Aging.

Join us in the Listening Session via
Zoom or telephone conference
April 3, 2024
at 1:00 p.m.
Zoom ID: 858 7563 4810
Passcode: 054802
or
Left click HERE for direct access
Access the meeting by toll-free telephone

dial 1-833-548-0276

 

Request for Proposals For Senior Nutrition Services

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Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging announces the release of   Request For Proposals for services authorized by the Older Americans Act and Older Californians Act. The services to be funded are:

Title IIIC : Congregate Nutrition

$243,432 for the provision of a minimum 37,800 meals to a minimum 500 senior citizens at the congregate nutrition sites in San Luis Obispo County. The service provider must provide nutrition education. Funding is available 7/1/2024-6/30/2025.  100% of the funding is from federal sources.

$ 1,421 for the provision of 4 sessions of nutrition education presentations (provided quarterly) to 600 senior citizens at the congregate nutrition sites in San Luis Obispo County.

Funding is available 7/1/2024-6/30/2025.  100% of the funding is from federal sources.  Full RFP Here

Title IIIC  Home Delivered Nutrition

$486,863. for the provision of a minimum 106,700 meals to a minimum 750 senior in San Luis Obispo County.  The service provider must provide nutrition education.  Funding is available 7/1/2024-6/30/2025.  100% of the funding is from federal sources. Full RFP Here

Older Adults Recovery and Resilience Act (OARR)- Intergenerational Activities

$469,857 for funding utilized intergenerational activities to support the goal of connecting older adults with children, youth, and adults through the senior nutrition programs. Funding through 6/30/2024.  Full RFP Here

Older Californians Act Nutrition Programs

$2,244,336 for funding Nutrition Services Programs under the OCA Modernization including the following: Brown Bag Nutrition Program, Grocery Services, Inter-generational Activities, Nutrition Infrastructure, Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals, and Restaurant Meal Program. Funding Available:  $273,711 for 7/1/2023-3/30/2026, $656,875 for 7/1/2024-3/30/2027, $656,875 for 7/1/2025-3/30/2028, and $656,875 for 7/1/2026-3/30/2029.  Full RFP Here

Applications for these services will be available at an Applicants Conference, Monday, December 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. via ZOOM. To secure the link, contact the Area Agency on Aging.

Applications are due January 5, 2024 at 5PM PDT.

For additional information, contact the Area Agency on Aging at 805-925-9554 (option 6) or seniors@centralcoastseniors.org

Copies of the full RFP for each funding opportunity are available using the links below.

Public Comment Sought for Proposal Review Committee Report

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The CCCSC Board of Directors will be considering proposals for funding under the Modernizing the Older Californians Act.  The Proposal Review Committee is seeking public comment on the report of recommendation to the board.  You can view the RFP here, and the draft report here.

A meeting will be held on Wednesday August 6 at 1 pm VIA Zoom. To join use the information below.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83354244673

Meeting ID: 833 5424 4673

Public Comment for Proposal Review Committee Report

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Public Comment sought on the Proposal Review Committee draft report for the Request for Proposal Released on April 14, 2023 which includes funds for Title IIIC  Senior Nutrition in Santa Barbara County and Title IIID Health Promotions for both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.

See the report here: https://centralcoastseniors.org/wp-content/uploads/Preliminary-Draft-PRC-5.10.2023.pdf

The Public Comment session will be held on May 15, 2023 at 12pm via Zoom.  See link below.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87988228012?pwd=bFVOQkIvaXVURDBqWVB5eUpRWGdoUT09

Meeting ID: 879 8822 8012
Passcode: 165624

 

Public Comment Session for Proposal Review Committee Report 2023

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The Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens is seeking public comments on the Proposal Review Committee report for the 203/24 Title III funding.  You can review the report using the link below.

Preliminary Draft PRC 4.17.2023

The meeting will be held via Zoom.

Time: Apr 17, 2023 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Or call in (669) 900 6833

Meeting ID: 812 5211 2386
Passcode: 565325

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Older Americans Month 2023 Award Nominations

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Help us find special people in both San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County!
The Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will honor deserving people and one senior program in each county for the following categories:

• Senior Citizen of the Year
• Senior Worker of the Year
• Caregiver of the Year
• Senior Program of the Year

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, April 14, 2023.

Virtual Celebration and Presentations via Zoom:

Tuesday May 23, 2023 – 1pm.
Zoom Meeting ID: 828 3039 1451

Passcode: 513586

Request for Proposals 2023

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Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, Area Agency on Aging announces the release of  Request For Proposals for services authorized by the Older Americans Act.

The services to be funded are:

Title IIIC : Congregate Nutrition

$687,775. for the provision of a minimum 91,703 meals to a minimum 350 senior citizens at the congregate nutrition sites in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria. The service provider must provide nutrition education.

$ 1,504. for the provision of 56 sessions of nutrition education presentations (provided quarterly) to 600 senior citizens at the congregate nutrition sites in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County.

Title IIIC  Home Delivered Nutrition

$ 615,309. for the provision of a minimum 82,041 meals to a minimum 316 senior citizens in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara/ Goleta and Carpinteria.  The service provider must provide nutrition education.

 

Family Caregiver Support Program – Respite Care services

$145,565. is available for the provision of care receiver services by an appropriately skilled provider or volunteer in order to prevent wandering and health or safety incidents in the instance when an eligible caregiver is not present.

 

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (Title IIID)

$ 41,330 is available for the provision of an evidence-based health promotion program, including programs related to the prevention and mitigation of the effects of chronic disease (including, but not limited to, osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease), alcohol and substance abuse reduction, smoking cessation, weight loss and control, stress management, falls prevention, physical activity, and improved nutrition. For a list of ACL approved Evidence-Based programs, please visit the National Council on Aging website at https://www.ncoa.org/resources/ebpchart. Unit of service: One (1) contact.

 

Applications for these services will be available at an Applicants Conference, Friday, February 10, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. via ZOOM. To secure the link, contact the Area Agency on Aging.

Applications are due March 16, 2023 at 5PM PDT.

For additional information, contact the

Area Agency on Aging at 805-925-9554 (option 6) or aaron.pankratz@centralcoastseniors.org

2022 Elder Needs Assessment Available

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Identification of the needs of senior citizens and family caregivers in our region is an important task of the Area Agency on Aging. The Older Americans Act establishes a goal that the Area Agency on Aging prepare an assessment of the needs every four years. This is then to assist the Area Agency on Aging in their development of an action plan, known as the Area Plan.

To accomplish this important task, the Area Agency on Aging engages the community as well as its internal resources. The internal resources include the Advisory Council, Board of Directors members and staff. The members of the Advisory Council and Board of Directors revised the survey tool used four years ago. This was done to allow for comparison with prior results.
Members of the Council, Board and staff also worked to ensure geographical representation and made efforts to reach all populations of older persons and family caregivers. This year’s efforts achieved responses from several target populations.

A needs assessment is a way to determine if the Area Agency on Aging is on track – are we addressing the identified needs? With responses from over 900 local senior citizens, it is comforting to know that our work to ensure the independence of older persons through effective community services is on target.

Based on projections, by the Year 2030, 29% of the County of San Luis Obispo population will be over 60 years and 27% of the County of Santa Barbara County will be over age 60. This is a 61% increase from 2010. As a result, the Area Agency on Aging plan now for not only the needs current needs of seniors, but also the needs of the future.

It is important to acknowledge that there are many partners who we will work with to continue the work of the Older Americans Act and continue to meet the needs in the coming decades. Together we will develop a vision for our community that ensures independence, dignity and safety – the hallmark of the Older Americans Act.

Senior citizens in the Central Coast have spoken. We are listening. On behalf of the Area Agency on Aging I want to affirm to this community, that the Area Agency on Aging is committed to building a ‘senior friendly’ community.

Gary Suter
Executive Director

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