MPA In Action

June 9^th, 2022

Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders AdvisoryCommittee

The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders AdvisoryCommittee will convene on June 9th from 10:00 –2:00. Membersof this committee represent consumers, family members, providers and advocateswho provide ongoing advice and assistance on program needs and priorities ofpersons impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia disorders. The meeting will be recorded and posted to CDA’s YouTube channel.

June 8^th, 2022

Webinar Wednesday: Alzheimer’s & Dementia in Focus

Please join us for WebinarWednesday on June 8th from 10-11:30am. This month’s webinar includes an expert panel of advocates, service providers, caregivers, andconsumers for a discussion and Q&A on challenges, opportunities, andensuring equity in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research, and servicedelivery. This webinar is open to the public andAmerican Sign Language interpreting and Closed Captioning will be provided. Thewebinar will be recorded and posted to CDA’s YouTube channel. To learn more about theWebinar Wednesday series, please visit the CalHHS MPA page.

May 11^th, 2022

Disability & Aging Community Living Advisory Committee Meeting

The Disability & Aging Community Living Advisory Committee convenes May 11th, 2022, from 2- 5pm. The purpose of this committee is to advance community living, inclusion, and integration across California by advising State agencies on policies and programs, including but not limited to long-term services and supports, transportation and housing, and employment opportunities.

The meeting will be held virtually and is open to the public. ASL and closed captioning are provided.

May 4^th, 2022

Webinar Wednesday

“Advancing Age-Inclusive Health Systems”

Optimizing health and quality of life is a key focus of the Master Plan for Aging’s Goal 2, “Health Reimagined.” Realizing this goal includes ensuring equitable access to services across the continuum of care and building out best practices such as Age-Friendly Health Systems and Geriatric Emergency Departments, among others. This webinar will feature a conversation with leading experts in the field of medicine, public policy, and philanthropy who will discuss the best practices, opportunities, and recommendations for advancing age-inclusive health systems throughout California.

This webinar is open to the public. American Sign Language interpreting and Closed Captioning are provided. The webinar will be recorded and posted to CDA’s YouTube channel.

April 28^th, 2022

Elder and Disability Justice Coordinating Council

The California Elder and Disability Justice Coordinating Council will convene its second quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 28th. The purpose of this Council is to increase coordination and develop recommendations to prevent and address the abuse, neglect, exploitation, and fraud perpetrated against older adults and adults with disabilities.

This meeting is held virtually and open to the public. ASL and CC are provided.

April 19^th, 2022

IMPACT

The Implementing the Master Plan for Aging in CA Together (IMPACT) Stakeholder Advisory Committee will convene its second quarterly meeting on April 19, 2022 from 2:00-4:00pm.

This meeting will be held virtually and will be open to the public. American Sign Language and Closed-Caption interpretation will be provided. Time for public comment will also be allotted.

April 8^th, 2022

CA Aging and Disability Research Partnership

MPA Initiative 102 calls for the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) to “facilitate a nation-leading research partnership on aging with California’s universities.” Accordingly, the California Department of Aging, in collaboration with the Center for Data Insights & Innovation and other departments within the California Health & Human Services Agency, has established the California Aging and Disability Research Partnership (CADRP) comprised of experts in aging and disability research from leading academic institutions, state government, and philanthropy.

The first meeting of the CADRP will be held on April 8th, 2022 from 10:00am- 12:00pm. This meeting will be held virtually and will be open to the public.

April 6^th, 2022

Webinar Wednesday

“Reimagining Nursing Homes: Emerging Federal & State Opportunities”
California has an opportunity to reframe and reform how services are delivered to residents of its nursing homes. This webinar will include an overview of emerging federal and state initiatives related to nursing home reform, followed by an in-depth discussion with panelists representing consumer advocates, LTC Ombudsmen, family caregivers, and providers.

This webinar is open to the public. American Sign Language interpreting and Closed Captioning will be provided. The webinar will be recorded and posted to CDA’s YouTube channel.

March 16^th, 2022

Equity in Aging Advisory Committee Meeting

The Equity in Aging Advisory Committee (EAAC) will convene its first quarterly meeting of 2022. The purpose of the EAAC is to advise the Administration on the implementation of the MPA, as well as CDA on planning and implementation of aging and disability programs, services, data collection, and staff development. The agenda for this meeting includes HICAP modernization, the Direct Care Workforce, and the Together We Engage 2022 outreach and engagement. This meeting is open to the public. ASL, closed captioning, and time for public comment will be provided.

March 9^th, 2022

Webinar Wednesday

Join the Master Plan for Aging’s first Webinar Wednesday, March 9th, 10-11am.
California’s Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative offers important opportunities for a “whole person” approach to care delivery, including access to community supports. This month's webinar will highlight best practices and opportunities for the aging and disability communities to partner with Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans and build capacity for the delivery of community supports to older adults and people with disabilities.

This webinar is open to the public. ASL and CC will be provided.

February 9^th, 2022

Disability & Aging Community Living Advisory Committee Meeting

The Disability & Aging Community Living Advisory Committee will convene again on February 9th, 2022. The purpose of this committee is to advance community living, inclusion, and integration across California by advising State agencies on policies and programs, including but not limited to long-term services and supports, transportation and housing, and employment opportunities.

The agenda for this meeting will highlight accessible transportation for all ages and abilities and the newly adopted Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) spending plan. The meeting is open to the public. ASL and closed captioning will be provided.

January 28^th, 2022

Elder and Disability Justice Coordinating Council

The Department of Aging announces the meeting of the first ever California Elder and Disability Justice Coordinating Council. The purpose of the Coordinating Council is to increase coordination and develop recommendations to prevent and address the abuse, neglect, exploitation, and fraud perpetrated against older adults and adults with disabilities. Follow the link below to learn more about this meeting, the work of this council and its newly appointed slate of stakeholder members.

January 21^st, 2022

The Master Plan for Aging Turns One!

With its Five Bold Goals and 23 Strategies, the Master Plan for Aging provides a roadmap for coordinated, system-wide change that equitably uplifts older adults, people with disabilities and their family caregivers. In this first year, the Master Plan has inspired unprecedented levels of coordinated action across California’s growing network of aging and disability providers, policy makers, advocates, and experts. Join us to celebrate what we’ve been able to accomplish together in this first year and learn about what’s next in the year ahead. This event will be held virtually.

January 18^th, 2022

IMPACT Stakeholder Committee Meeting

The MPA in California Together (IMPACT) Stakeholder Committee will hold its first quarterly meeting of 2022 on January 18. The IMPACT Committee, with membership representing diverse areas of expertise and experience in aging, disability, and racial justice programs, operations, services, and policy, advises the California Health and Human Services Agency on the implementation of the Master Plan for Aging, focusing on accountability, outcomes, and continuous improvement towards the Plan’s five bold goals for 2030. The meeting is open to the public. ASL and closed captioning will be provided.

December 16^th, 2021

Equity in Aging Advisory Committee Meeting

The Equity in Aging Advisory Committee (EAAC) will convene for the fourth time this year. The purpose of the EAAC is to advise the Administration on the implementation of the MPA, as well as CDA on the planning and implementation of aging and disability programs, services, data collection, and staff development. Full transcripts and a recording of this meeting’s proceedings are now available.

November 16^th, 2021

Disability & Aging Community Living Advisory Committee Meeting

The Disability & Aging Community Living Advisory Committee will convene for the third time on November 16th. The purpose of this committee is to advance community living, inclusion, and integration across California. The committee will advise the California Health and Human Services Agency, in addition to other state entities, on community living policies and programs, including but not limited to long-term services and supports, transportation and housing, and employment opportunities. The meeting is open to the public. ASL and closed captioning will be provided.

October 19^th, 2021

IMPACT Stakeholder Committee Meeting

The MPA in California Together (IMPACT) Stakeholder Committee convened on October 19th. The IMPACT Committee, with membership representing diverse areas of expertise and experience in aging, disability, and racial justice programs, operations, services, and policy, advises the California Health and Human Services Agency on the implementation of the Master Plan for Aging, focusing on accountability, outcomes, and continuous improvement towards the Plan’s five bold goals for 2030. Full transcripts and a recording of this meeting’s proceedings are now available.

October 4^th, 2021

Gov. Newsom announces appointment of Sr. Advisor on Aging, Disability and Alzheimer’s

The Master Plan for Aging's California Leadership in Aging strategy calls for the creation of a leadership position on Aging, Disability, and Alzheimer's to coordinate programs, initiatives, and funding across California's Agencies, Departments, and partners to elevate and advance the interests of older adults, adults with disabilities, and the Alzheimer's community. Governor Newsom has named Director of the California Department of Aging, Kimberly McCoy Wade, to this newly created position.

September 16^th, 2021

Equity in Aging Advisory Committee Meeting

The Equity in Aging Advisory Committee (EAAC) will convene for the third time this year. The purpose of the EEAC is to advise the Administration on the implementation of the MPA, as well as CDA on the planning and implementation of aging and disability programs, services, data collection, and staff development.

August 26^th, 2021

Disability & Aging Community Living Advisory Committee Meeting

The Disability & Aging Community Living Advisory Committee will convene for the second time on August 26th. The purpose of this committee is to advance community living, inclusion, and integration across California. The committee will advise the California Health and Human Services Agency, in addition to other state entities, on community living policies and programs, including but not limited to long-term services and supports, transportation and housing, and employment opportunities. The meeting is open to the public. ASL and closed captioning will be provided.

July 14^th, 2021

The MPA Releases First Progress Report

The Master Plan for Aging (MPA) is pleased to release its first progress report, reflecting work across the Governor's Cabinet to build a California for ALL Ages. The Administration identified over 100 MPA initiatives for implementation in 2021-2022. The report highlights the MPA's age-, disability-, and dementia- friendly work that has been implemented since the Plan's launch in January.

July 7^th, 2021

Ensuring Equity in Aging Webinar #9

On July 7th, CDA hosted our ninth and final Ensuring Equity in Aging webinar: Culturally Responsive Programs and Services in Rural Communities. We heard from We heard from leaders in Mariposa, Butte, and Humboldt counties on ways that organizations are striving to ensure the inclusion of ALL older residents and their cultural values into the planning and implementation of older adult programs and services. Our speakers shared program and service delivery considerations that are unique to rural communities, as well as lessons learned and best practices for harnessing and building upon local assets and resources while working with and for older adults. The video, slides, and transcript are posted to the Equity in Aging Resource Center.

June 2^nd, 2021

Ensuring Equity in Aging Webinar #8

On June 2nd, CDA hosted our eighth Ensuring Equity in Aging webinar: Culturally Informed Policy & Programs with and for Older Immigrant and Refugees. Our panelists shared resources and best practices for ensuring that older immigrants and refugees have access to and receive culturally responsive and sensitive support and services in California. CDA was joined by panelists Wajeeha Khan of La Familia; Brittney Johnson of CA Department of Social Services; and Velia Gitari of the Union of Pan Asian Communities. The video, slides, and transcript are posted to the Equity in Aging Resource Center.

May 5^th, 2021

Ensuring Equity in Aging Webinar #7

On May 5th, CDA will host our seventh Ensuring Equity in Aging webinar: Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias: Culturally Responsive Services, Support, and Care. Our panelists will share resources and best practices for ensuring that patients and clients, as well as their loved ones and caregivers, receive culturally responsive and sensitive support and care. This webinar will feature Daniel Gaytan (Alzheimer's Association, Orange County), Victoria Jump (Ventura County Area Agency on Aging), Valeria Ochoa (Southern Caregiver Resource Center). We will also hear directly from two Alzheimer’s Association volunteer advocates on their experiences navigating care and services - Yolanda Rogers, San Diego and Florence Lam, Dublin.

April 30^th, 2021

Community Living Advisory Committee Meeting #1

The new Disability & Aging Community Living Advisory Committee will meet for the first time on April 30th from 9am-noon. The purpose of this committee is to advance community living, inclusion, and integration across California. The Committee will ensure the involvement of individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, older adults, and/or other partners who provide services or represent consumers. The Committee will advise the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS), in addition to other state entities, on community living policies and programs, including but not limited to long-term services and supports, transportation and housing, and employment opportunities

April 7^th, 2021

Ensuring Equity in Aging Webinar #6

On April 7th, CDA hosted our sixth Ensuring Equity in Aging webinar: Culturally Informed Policy & Programs with and for Latino Older Adults. Webinar features Carlos Londono (Alzheimer's Association - Northern California and Northern Nevada), Ana Seda (Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter), and Jeffrey Reynoso (Latino Coalition for a Healthy California).

March 3^rd, 2021

Ensuring Equity in Aging Webinar #5

On March 3rd, CDA hosted its fifth Ensuring Equity in Aging webinar: Culturally Informed Policy & Programs For Black Elders. Three state and local leaders share ways we can build healthy communities, provide services, and create opportunities with and for black older adults.

February 3^rd, 2021

Ensuring Equity in Aging Webinar #4

On February 3rd, CDA hosted its fourth Ensuring Equity in Aging webinar: Culturally Informed Policy & Programs For Black Elders. Three state and local leaders share ways we can build healthy communities, provide services, and create opportunities with and for black older adults.

January 13^th, 2020

CHHS & CDA Hosts MPA Five Bold Goals Virtual Summit

On January 13th, 1-4pm, the California Health & Human Services Agency and Department of Aging hosted the Master Plan for Aging’s Five Bold Goals Virtual Summit. Panelists included key MPA stakeholders, State partners, and Legislative leaders.

January 8^th, 2020

Governor Newson releases 2021-2022 State Budget

Governor Newsom released the 2021-2022 budget, which includes investments in Aging & Disability Resource Connections (ADRC); Alzheimer’s Disease awareness campaign, research, caregiving support, and more; increasing & diversifying our geriatric care workforce; expansion of No Wrong Door networks; and more!

January 6^th, 2020

The Master Plan for Aging is Announced

CHHS Secretary Mark Ghaly and CDA Director McCoy Wade released the Master Plan for Aging and were joined by MPA Stakeholder Advisory Committee Members Fernando Torres-Gil, Jennie Chin Hansen, and Susan DeMarois; Senator Melissa Hurtado; and Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian. The recording is available on CDA's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rm7ROhdX4).