22 Feb 2008 - 8:30am
22 Feb 2008 - 3:00pm
9th Annual SBCCOG General Assembly
Held Feb 22, 2008 at the Carson Community Center
"Bracing for the Boom: Are Cities Ready for Their Aging Population?
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments 9th Annual General Assembly was held Friday, Feb 22nd at the City of Carson Community Center. This free event held for Elected Officials, City Staff, City Commissioners and local agencies featured key challenges and action steps that cities can take to plan for their aging “baby boomer' population. Presentations from our speakers along with other valuable information can be reviewed below. 
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE SBCCOG GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2008
Transportation for the Elderly
Mobility for Seniors: The Community's Role
Dr. Sandra Rosenbloom
Professor, University of Arizona
(for more information please email rosenblo@u.arizona.edu)
Mobility for Seniors: The Community's Role
Dr. Sandra Rosenbloom
Professor, University of Arizona
(for more information please email rosenblo@u.arizona.edu)
H.E.L.P. - Education and Counseling Center for Older Adults
Ed Long
Co- Founder & Director of Legal Programs
(click here for presentation)
Ed Long
Co- Founder & Director of Legal Programs
(click here for presentation)
Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging
Kathy Sykes
Sr. EPA Advisor
(click here for presentation: Pt 1, Pt 2, Pt 3, Pt 4, Pt 5)
Kathy Sykes
Sr. EPA Advisor
(click here for presentation: Pt 1, Pt 2, Pt 3, Pt 4, Pt 5)
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
Bob Warnagieris, Ed.D.
Executive Council Member, AARP California
(click here for presentation)
Bob Warnagieris, Ed.D.
Executive Council Member, AARP California
(click here for presentation)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Report on L.A. County 's readiness for responding to future seniors' needs.
Preparing for the Future: A Report on the Expected Needs of Los Angeles County's Older Adult Population
http://www.ladcss.org/files/PreparingfortheFuture.pdf
Report on L.A. County 's readiness for responding to future seniors' needs.
Preparing for the Future: A Report on the Expected Needs of Los Angeles County's Older Adult Population
http://www.ladcss.org/files/PreparingfortheFuture.pdf
World Health Organization
Global Age-friendly Cities: A Guide
http://www.who.int/ageing/publications/Global_age_friendly_cities_Guide_English.pdf
Global Age-friendly Cities: A Guide
http://www.who.int/ageing/publications/Global_age_friendly_cities_Guide_English.pdf
A Blueprint for Action: Developing a Livable Community for All Ages
http://www.knowledgeplex.org/showdoc.html?id=529411
http://www.knowledgeplex.org/showdoc.html?id=529411
The Maturing of : Getting Communities on Track for an Aging Population
New Initiative Funded by MetLife Foundation
http://www.n4a.org/pressrelease53.cfm
New Initiative Funded by MetLife Foundation
http://www.n4a.org/pressrelease53.cfm