Conference Session 2: Using the Age-Friendly Framework for Improving Emergency Preparedness and Response
Friday, October 09, 2020, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Category: Conferences
Using the Age-Friendly Framework for Improving Emergency Preparedness and ResponsePanel:
Summary: According to demographic projections, in 2030, one out of every five people in the United States will be age 65 or over. Oregon is one of the fastest-aging states in the West, and many communities are at the front edge of this demographic shift. How can our communities plan, prepare, and respond better to emergencies using the Age-Friendly Communities framework? This session will explore the important role the framework can play in improving emergency preparedness and response, promoting inclusive program development and implementation, and strengthening community resilience. Speakers will discuss lessons learned from age-friendly communities around the country as well as right here in Oregon. Learning Objectives:
Session Facilitator: Margaret Neal Continuing Education Credit: This session has been approved for 2 CME credits (AMA PRE Category 1)* and 2 AFH training credits.
This is the second of five sessions of OGA's 2020 virtual conference. You can register for individual sessions or, at a discount, for the entire conference series. For an overview of all sessions, please visit the conference page.
Marilyn Daily-Blair has been a Senior Center Executive Director for 25 years. For the last 20 years she has served at the Salem Senior Center, now named Center 50+. She graduated from Western Oregon University with a degree in Public Policy Administration with a minor in Sociology and special emphasis in Aging and Maturing. Marilyn was hired in 1999 during a major budget crisis in which the Senior Center was on "closure” list. Under her leadership she organized the Seniors and engaged them in a Strategic Operation Planning process. That process has led this Center to be a strong viable community resource. Center 50+ is recognized as the first to achieve National Accreditation in the State of Oregon, joining the ranks of fewer than 150 in the Country. Her most exciting time of her career however, has been the last 10 years where she was a given the opportunity to lead the planning, development, construction, and opening of a new facility, Center 50+ and being appointed the staff to lead the City of Salem’s efforts to become an Age Friendly community. Mayor Chuck Bennett took office on January 4, 2017. He is serving his second term as Mayor of Salem after nine years on the Salem City Council, where he was Council President and chair of the Salem Housing Authority. A passionate community volunteer, Mayor Bennett has served on numerous committee for the past 25 years, including the city Budget Committee, Library Advisory Board, Planning Commission, Cultural and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board, as well as on task forces addressing issues such as revenue, homelessness, traffic congestion, and water quality and quantity. Session Sponsor: Supporting Sponsors for this session:
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