FiveYear Plan for Respect & Social Inclusion
Goal A Reduce ageism and increase respect for older adults and people of all ages in the community. Recommendation 1 Mayor and Council to work with Pima Council on Aging on the #CombatAgeism campaign to reduce ageism in the community. • Mayor to annually proclaim May to be Older Tucsonans Month and hold a press conference to promote age-friendliness. • Develop a timeline for coordinating media regarding ageism and the effects it has on employment, health, and social engagement.
Goal B Decrease social isolation among older adults and people of all ages in the community. Recommendation 1 Partner neighborhood associations with community organizations to provide training on methods to identify and address social isolation among older adults. • The ELDERAlliance members of the Age-Friendly Action Team will create a short training for
Responsible Party for Implementation
• City of Tucson Mayor and Council
Suggested Partners for Implementation
• Pima Council on Aging • ELDER Alliance
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