California for All Ages: Why a Master Plan for Aging?
 
Aging is changing and it’s changing California. California’s over-6o population is projected to diversify and grow faster than any other age group. By 2030, 10.8 million Californians will be an older adult, making up one-quarter of the state’s population.

The MPA was released on January 6th, 2021. It outlines five bold goals and twenty-three strategies to build a California for All Ages by 2030. To drive implementation, Agencies across the Administration have committed to 123 action-ready initiatives for implementation in 2021-2022. Visit the MPA website to view each of these initiatives; the Data Dashboard for Aging, which will track the MPA’s progress over ten years; and a Local Playbook to drive local age- and disability-friendly planning and action.

​For more information visit: https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/ ​
The Master Plan for Aging Playbook is designed to assist state and local government, communities, and private and philanthropic organizations in building environments that promote an age-friendly and disability-friendly California.
Download the MPA Local Playbook and explore resources below.

Visit mpa.aging.ca.gov/LocalPlaybook/ for more information.
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The report “The Challenges of California’s Aging Population” states: California is home to a rapidly
growing diverse aging and persons with disabilities population, many of whom are expected to have
serious service needs in the years to come because of rising rates of poverty, food insecurity, and inadequate housing.

Read "The Face of Older Adults" by clicking the document on the left to understand the impact of affordable housing and caregiving challenges for older adults in Stanislaus County.

Upcoming Events
Engaging Stanislaus: A Master Plan for Aging Event

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Join the Senior Coalition of Stanislaus County for this virtual event to explore the Master Plan for Aging and the needs in our community regarding affordable senior housing and caregiving. To register for the upcoming event click the link:   
​https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtcu2pqj4tEtELVqUqsFzd6UIlxBacm9nE  

Meet Our Speakers

Supervisor Mani Grewal (District 4) 
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Mani Grewal was born and raised in Modesto. He attended Modesto Junior College and University of Pacific, where he received his degree in business. He and his wife, Jas, are raising their four children in Modesto. Grewal was a member of the Modesto City Council from 2015-2020. He has served as a member of the Modesto Planning Commission, Stanislaus Council of Governments Policy Board, California State University of Stanislaus Foundation Board, the Stanislaus County Interfaith Council, and the Memorial Hospital Foundation. He was appointed to serve the residents of Stanislaus County District Four in November of 2020.
Housing For All
Barbara has been involved with housing for over 30 years.  She currently serves as the CEO/Executive Director for Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority, which encompasses 8 counties.  Prior to that, she served as the Executive Director for San Joaquin Housing Authority for six years and was the Acting Deputy Director, Housing Manger for four years at the City of Modesto.  Before moving to California, Barbara served Housing Authorities in the State of Oregon.
Barbara does everything she can to ensure housing is accessible by not only working alongside community leaders but serving on several boards.  She currently serves as the President for Pacific South-West Regional Council of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, serves as a Board of Director for California Affordable Housing Agency and also serves as a Board of Director for Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool.
 
Council member Jenny Kenoyer was born in Patterson and moved to Modesto in 1940. She attended Modesto High School, San Jose State University and San Jose School of Nursing. She retired after 48 years as a registered nurse. She has five children and eight grandchildren. She has been active in several community organizations including the Stanislaus County Commission on Aging, Senior Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance, American Legion Auxiliary and the Lazarus Ministry. She was elected to the Modesto City Council District 5 in 2013 and was re-elected in 2017.
Dana Bailey is currently the Assistant Director for Housing & Homeless Services with the Community Services Agency (CSA).  She is responsible for coordinating the administration of programs and services for homeless adults and families in Stanislaus County. Dana has over 20 years’ experience developing and implementing programs serving vulnerable people, including seniors and people with disabilities, to help them to maintain their independence and remain self-sufficient. Prior to joining CSA, she served on the Stanislaus County and Alameda County Area Agency on Aging. Dana has a Master’s of Public Administration from CSU Northridge.  
Maryn Pitt bio coming soon!    

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Caregiving That Works
Yee Vue is the Program Manager for the Caregiver Resource Center, at Valley Caregiver Resource Center (VCRC), a private non-profit organization that serves families and caregivers of cognitive impaired adults.   He has been with Caregiver Resource Center for 25 years and has helped many caregivers master the challenges of caregiving.  In addition to his duties at VCRC, Yee is also a field instructor for the Department of Social Work Education at California State University of Fresno and Fresno Pacific University.     

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Denise Davis is the Program Coordinator of the Alzheimer's Association Northern California Northern Nevada Chapter in the Sacramento Regional Office.  Denise works in the program and services division, which offers support, services ,and the latest information in treatment and medical research to the families and persons living with the challenge of Alzheimer’s disease and all dementia. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a practitioner working with individuals in this field.

​Alzheimer's Association 2021 Facts and Figures: www.alz.org/facts
Gina Innes is a Program Manager with Stanislaus County Community Services Agency in the Adult, Child
and Family Services Division. Gina has been with the In-Home Supportive Services Program for over 17
years where she has worked with older adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers.
Gina was previously a Social Services Manager and Discharge Planner at Evergreen Rehabilitation and
Care Center, which is now Almond Vista Healthcare Center. Gina has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
from the University of California, Davis. She also has a Master’s degree in Gerontology from National
University.
Jose Michel is a Program Manager with Stanislaus County Community Services Agency in the Adult, Child & Family Services Division, within the Adult Programs. Jose has more than 20 years of experience working with older adults, persons with disabilities, and their families as a social worker and social worker supervisor in Adult Protective
Services and In Home Supportive Services. Jose has also worked as the Social Services Manager of a managed care Medi-Cal organization, Health Plan of San Joaquin, and he has also worked as Dementia Care Specialist with the Alzheimer’s Association. Jose has a bachelor degree in English from California State University Stanislaus. He also has a Masters in Social Work from Boston University and a Masters in Gerontology from National University.

Questions & Answers 

Questions & Answers from the Engaging Stanislaus: A Master Plan for Aging Event from speakers and panelists.

Engaging Stanislaus: A Master Plan for Aging Event Recording