NADDP Quick Reference Guide Module 9: Adult and Aging Program Challenges and Opportunities

Module 1: Introduction to California’s Aging Landscape

Coaching Strategies:

  • Encourage exploration of demographic trends and their service delivery implications.
  • Use real-world examples to illustrate community impacts of aging.

Session Prompts:

  • What challenges do you foresee with the aging population in your county?
  • How does the Master Plan for Aging align with your agency’s goals?

Reflection Questions:

  • What surprised you about California’s aging demographics?
  • How can your team prepare for projected growth in older adult populations?

Module 2: Key Challenges Facing Adult and Aging Services

Coaching Strategies:

  • Facilitate discussions on housing, healthcare, LTSS, and workforce issues.
  • Encourage learners to identify local examples of these challenges.

Session Prompts:

  • What barriers exist in accessing healthcare for older adults in your region?
  • How does your agency address housing instability among older adults?

Reflection Questions:

  • Which challenge resonates most with your experience?
  • What strategies could help mitigate these challenges locally?

Module 3: Opportunities for Innovation and Equity

Coaching Strategies:

  • Highlight successful initiatives and encourage creative thinking.
  • Promote equity-focused approaches and cross-sector collaboration.

Session Prompts:

  • What innovative programs have you seen in your county?
  • How can technology improve service delivery for aging populations?

Reflection Questions:

  • What opportunities exist for collaboration across departments?
  • How can equity be embedded in your agency’s aging services?

Module 4: Local Implementation and Area Agencies on Aging

Coaching Strategies:

  • Guide learners through the Area Plan process and local flexibility.
  • Encourage sharing of local innovations and challenges.

Session Prompts:

  • How does your AAA coordinate with local partners?
  • What role does disaster preparedness play in your area plan?

Reflection Questions:

  • What strengths does your county bring to aging services?
  • How can you improve coordination with local focal points?

Module 5: Policy and Advocacy

Coaching Strategies:

  • Encourage engagement with legislative priorities and advocacy groups.
  • Facilitate role-play or mock advocacy sessions.

Session Prompts:

  • What policies most impact your work?
  • How can you support advocacy efforts in your community?

Reflection Questions:

  • What advocacy tools do you need to be more effective?
  • How can you amplify the voices of older adults and caregivers?

Module 6: Action Planning and Capacity Building

Coaching Strategies:

  • Support learners in developing strategic plans and identifying training needs.
  • Encourage peer learning and resource sharing.

Session Prompts:

  • What gaps exist in your current service delivery?
  • What training would benefit your team most?

Reflection Questions:

  • What steps can you take to build capacity in your agency?
  • How will you measure progress toward MPA goals?