Unity Council Report - August 2023 | Page 107

Senior Citizens | General Recommendations

Recommendation No. 1

Concern or Issue Short-Term Recommendation

City programs for seniors should be designed with their perspective in mind.

The Parks and Recreation Department should engage senior residents to gain their insights and ensure programming across the parks system, including ACTIV( the City’ s new Active Adult Center which will open in winter 2024) meets their goals.

Recommendation No. 2

Concern or Issue

Post-pandemic, the City’ s senior population has seen lower volunteer rates.

Short-Term Recommendation

The City should create an outreach plan to a wide range of seniors specifically to encourage them to rejoin the City’ s volunteer program so they can increase their social interactions and have an opportunity to engage in self-esteem building activities and build friendships.

Recommendation No. 3 Concern or Issue

There is a lack of awareness of public transportation options for senior citizens.

Short-Term Recommendation

Inform seniors of options available to them for movement within the city.

• Advertise Arlington On-Demand to seniors in ways beyond the internet, such as water bill inserts.

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