Maryanne Zarycka and Anita Shower
SLOCOA Co-Chairs
Purpose
- Provide current information about resources which meet the needs of the senior population
- Listen to concerns of the senior population.
- Recommend and advocate to the Board of Supervisors on behalf of the County’s senior population when action is needed to protect County senior services.
Areas of Concern
1. Senior Outreach - Communicating information to the Senior population; and providing tech support for computers and cell phones
2. Transportation - Education on how to use shuttles and buses; and transportation for out of county medical appointments.
3. Financial Support - Identity theft and scam updates and information; assistance/advocacy for budgeting, banking, auto pay, benefits (Medicare, SSI, SSDI, Vets, etc…).
4. Home Support and Maintenance - Disaster preparedness (education and preparation); and installation of safety fixtures (home security lights, alarms, ramps, grab bars…)
5. Medical Support - Advocacy at doctors’ offices and emergency, and Rx (prescription) education, management, lethal/dangerous interactions, overdoses.
Who Serves on SLOCOA?
Appointees represent each supervisorial district; agencies such as the Area Agency on Aging, Department of Social Services, Adult Services Division; and senior service providers. In addition, there are five “at large” representatives who are knowledgeable about community senior issues, attend monthly meetings, and are willing to distribute news of concern to their senior peers.
View a listing of the Commission members.
Annual Reports
Monthly Meetings:
The Commission meets the 4th Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to Noon (except December) at the:
DSS Building, 3433 South Higuera Street, Room #101, San Luis Obispo
Agenda & Minutes - Prior Years
Members of the public are welcome to attend Commission meetings and provide input (Member Application).
If you have comments or questions for the San Luis Obispo County Commission on Aging please email [email protected].