Area Agency on Aging

We Want to Hear from You, Sonoma County! Complete Our Survey by June 30

Make your voice heard about issues of aging in Sonoma County! The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) invites community members of all ages to complete the anonymous survey online or on paper, or to join a group discussion at a location near them. The community’s input will guide the AAA and its Advisory Council’s new plan of action and funding priorities for programs and services for the next four years. The deadline to complete the survey is June 30.

Residents of all ages can share their thoughts about the future as they age and about the needs of local older adults, individuals with disabilities and local caregivers. They can rate topics of concern in areas such as housing, transportation, remaining safely at home and caregiving, aging, including health and quality of life. The can also identify where residents need help, such as care management, household help and managing medications. Gathered demographics will help identify locations that need special services and support.

It’s easy to complete your survey!

Take it online in English: www.research.net/r/SoCo_AAA19
Take it online in Spanish: www.research.net/r/SoCo_AAA19_Esp
Find paper copies at senior centers and locations where older adults access services. Return it in the pre-paid envelope provided.
Register to attend one of our group discussions on aging issues through June and complete the survey then. See the schedule and registration links below.

Join us at a one-hour group discussion and complete the survey!

Tuesday, May 14, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Cloverdale Multipurpose Senior Center, 311 North Main Street, Cloverdale. Register: https://aaafocusgroup051419.eventbrite.com
Thursday, May 16, 1-2 p.m., Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 North High Street, Sebastopol. Register: https://aaafocusgroup051619.eventbrite.com
Tuesday, May 21, 11 a.m.-noon, Petaluma Senior Center, 211 Novak Drive, Petaluma. Register: https://aaafocusgroup052119.eventbrite.com
LGBTQ+ Focus, Thursday, May 23, 1-2 p.m., Sebastopol Area Senior Center, 167 North High Street, Sebastopol. Register: https://aaafocusgroup052319.eventbrite.com
Thursday, May 23, 3:45-4:45 p.m., Finley Community Center, Person Senior Wing, 2060 West College Avenue, Room 22 Upstairs, Santa Rosa. Register: https://aaafocusgroup052319sr.eventbrite.com
Monday, June 3, 1-2 p.m., Village Network of Petaluma, PEP Community Room, 955 Petaluma Blvd. South, Petaluma. Register: https://aaafocusgroup060319.eventbrite.com
Tuesday, June 4, 1-2 p.m., Coastal Seniors Gualala Community Center, 47950 Center Street, Gualala. Register: https://aaafocusgroup0604.eventbrite.com
Friday, June 7, Center for Well Being, 101 Brookwood Avenue, Santa Rosa.
- Conversation in English, 1-2 p.m. Register: https://aaafocusgroup0607e.eventbrite.com
- Conversation in Spanish, 2-3 p.m. Register: https://aaafocusgroup0607s.eventbrite.com
Tuesday, June 18, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Earle Baum Center of the Blind, 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa. Register: https://aaafocusgroup0618.eventbrite.com
Thursday, June 20, 10-11 a.m., Healdsburg Senior Center, 133 Matheson Street, Healdsburg. Register: https://aaafocusgroup062019.eventbrite.com

If you have questions about the survey or prefer to register for a group discussion by phone or email, contact us at (707) 565-5950 or aasecretary@schsd.org. The 2020-24 AAA Plan will be publicly distributed in spring 2020.

Advocacy, Programs for Older & Disabled Adults

With the oversight of a community Advisory Council, the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) makes recommendations to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors regarding the needs of older and disabled adults and their caregivers.

In response to those needs, AAA also supports helpful programs and services, including:

A countywide list of services and programs in our Senior Resource Guide in English and Spanish
Classes to improve balance and prevent falls and injuries
Advance medical care planning workshops and presentations
Elder abuse prevention and reporting

Join the AAA Advisory Council

Make a positive difference in your community.

The Board of Supervisors appoints 10 community members and the standing Advisory Council elects 11 others to represent the county's geographic areas and special population groups on the AAA Advisory Council. Learn how you can get involved in the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council's work. View meeting agendas and minutes, a calendar and more, call us at (707) 565-5950 or send us a message on the Contact Us page.

To help define the needs of older and disabled adults and their caregivers, the Area Agency on Aging publishes an Area Plan and Community Report every four years. Concerns described in the 2016-20 plan: The Art of Aging (PDF: 5 MB). include: ease of access to community and government services, local transportation, affordable housing and health care, and support for caregivers, prevention of elder neglect and abuse and services for special populations, such as LGBTQI seniors.

Requests For Proposals (RFPs)

Area Agency on Aging posts Requests For Proposals (RFP) to Sonoma County vendors and suppliers. To register as a vendor and receive bid and RFP notices, visit the County of Sonoma General Services Department Purchasing Division page or call (707) 565-2433.