Maryanne Zarycka and Anita Shower
SLOCOA Co-Chairs

Meeting location for 2025:

DSS Building, 3433 South Higuera Street, Room #101, SLO

MONTHLY MEETING INFO FLYER

Medicare Plans, Changes, and Choices for 2026; Open Enrollment Oct 15-Dec 7, 2025

Brainstorming Results - June 2025

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 2025-2026

(see Brainstorming Report June 2025 for detailed list)

1a. Health & Well-Being (includes Medical)

1b. Housing - Senior Friendly Low Cost, High Accessibility

2. Mobility and Transportation

3. Financial Assistance and Planning

4. Technology - Encouraged, Explained, Educated

5. Education and Communication

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 (November's & December's meetings are subject to cancellation depending on holidays) 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].