The sessions were scheduled for 90 minutes each, were recorded for note-taking purposes with the permission of the group, and the sessions held at The Katie included simple snacks and beverages.
The following questions were posed at each session, with no deviations:
1. The US population is aging, and this is evident in Pima County where about 20% of the population is 65 and older. This percentage will continue to increase over the next 30 years. What are the implications of the growth in this segment of the population for Pima County?
2. What are Pima County communities doing well to meet the needs of an aging population?
3. Where can Pima County communities do better to meet the needs of an aging population?
4. How is your organization tailoring its approach to working with the older population?
5. We know behavioral health (substance use and mental health) has always impacted older adults, and the pandemic intensified isolation and other issues impacting behavioral health.
How do you feel the pandemic has changed how behavioral health issues can/should be addressed with older adults?
6. What initiatives does your organization have to address the specific needs of:
• BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities? • LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex) community? • Individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities?
7. Thinking about older adults throughout Pima County, what would you say are the top five concerns they are facing now?
8. All things considered, to continue to grow our age-friendly efforts, what are three things PCOA can start now for future impact?
9. Is there anything else you would like to share before we close today?
Of the 43 individuals who registered for a session, only 12 opted for the in-person option, with 10 attending. Two sessions (one at a northwest Tucson location and one in Green Valley were canceled due to fewer than three RSVPs and rescheduled as Zoom events. Although many of the agencies represented serve the Green Valley/Sahuarita communities, only one organization based in Green Valley was represented. Across the five focus groups, 31 individuals, representing 28 unique organizations participated.
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Area Plan 2024-2027
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