DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Proclamation Of May 2026 As Older Americans Month In Dakota County
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Proclaim May 2026 as Older Americans Month in Dakota County.
SUMMARY
Every May, the nation's observance of Older Americans Month, is a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to serving older adults. This year the theme is: "Champion Your Health," promoting wellness, prevention, and personal responsibility for healthy aging.
OUTCOMES
Public Health's Communities for a Lifetime (CFL) Initiative:
* The Fall Prevention Project works with fire departments in West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Burnsville, Eagan, and recently added Hastings and Rosemount to lower lift assists and falls for older adults, educating aging residents about fall prevention and available resources, programs, and services. In 2025, there were 110 referrals made from three fire departments and 73 clients contacted by Community Health Workers and the CFL Program Manager.
* In partnership with the GoDakota travel training program, CFL offered rideshare trainings for older adults in 2025: 73 people attended three rideshare trainings in Dakota County. The trainings are designed to teach older adults how to use Lyft/Uber as a transportation option.
Community Services and Supports for Older Adults:
These programs are designed to support people living in their homes to remain as independent as possible. The programs are: Alternative Care, Elderly Waiver, Essential Community Supports.
* The programs serve people who are age 65 and over (single or married), who are living in their own home/apartment or in assisted living. All programs include the service of case management.
* The person must have a physical or medical need for services and meet the person's assessed needs.
* Available services in Alternative Care and Elderly Waiver programs: skilled nurse visits, home health aide,...
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