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Age-Friendly Community Action Plan

Age-Friendly Community Action Plan Public Review Draft

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Recognizing the need to plan supportive communities for an aging population, the City of Sacramento’s Age-Friendly Community Action Plan represents a commitment on the part of the City to improve the quality of life for older Sacramentans. The Action Plan focuses on the specific needs of older adults and includes goals and short-term actions to meet these needs.

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Karen Pitts Feb 9 2024 at 6:56PM on page 23

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Print in images is too small.
Transportation to and from doctors very important.

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Karen Jacques Feb 9 2024 at 4:50PM on page 40

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Very badly needed

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Karen Jacques Feb 9 2024 at 4:22PM on page 19

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Just want to point out that lack of tree canopy is a huge equity issue in Sacramento. Neighborhoods that lack trees are hotter and put people at greater risk of health problems on hot days. Older people are particularly susceptible to heat. By lowering temperatures shade trees can reduce the to run air conditioners or fans which helps reduce utility bills

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Karen Jacques Feb 9 2024 at 4:10PM on page 2

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Agree with everything said. Sacramento's tree canopy is in danger. Older people are among those whose health is most negatively impacted by heat and whose activities will be most limited if our neighborhoods have inadequate shade. Strategically located shade trees also reduce utility bills and many older people struggle to pay such bills due to limited incomes.

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Karen Jacques Feb 9 2024 at 4:01PM on page 16

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Just saw a report in CBS news saying that City Parks Department can no longer afford to plant or maintain trees in our public parks. As heat increases, people won't be able to use parks that don't have trees during the hot months of the year. How will the City address this?

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Karen Jacques Feb 9 2024 at 3:58PM on page 15

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Shade is needed to make walking feasible on hot days. Due to climate change, heat is continuing to rise and will make urban heat island effect much worse than it already is. Increasing heat is dangerous for everyone and older people are particularly susceptible. We need trees that shade streets and sidewalks throughout the City in order for people to be able to walk (or engage in other modes of active transportation) safely. This requires planting shade trees in neighborhoods that don't have them (huge equity issue) and maintaining existing street/sidewalk trees in neighborhood that have them. This is urgent.

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Karen Jacques Feb 9 2024 at 3:31PM on page 15

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Walking friendly policies are critical. I live in the Central City and, while some traffic calming has been done, there are still many problems for pedestrians. People continue to drive at high speeds on many of our one way streets. Crossing at intersections where a one way street turns onto another one way street is particularly dangerous because drivers go around corners very fast and don't seem to be aware that they may be turning onto a street where a pedestrian is crossing. I used to cross under the W/X freeway from the Central City to the Broadway on foot o run errands. Now that I'm no longer able to run, I feel totally unsafe doing so. Cars on both W and X Streets travel at extremely high speeds and turn on and off W and X into pedestrian crossings at high speeds. I find it extremely frustrating that, because of this, I'm forced to take my car to get to places on Broadway that I could easily walk to if walking to them were safe. Something needs to be done about these kinds of unsafe street crossing both in the area where I live and in other parts of the City

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Nilda Khalessi Feb 9 2024 at 3:27PM on page 78

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I am hoping that the City, especially North and South Natomas could provide music classes like ukulele lessons for seniors. Music helps the brain function better, and music is food for the soul and lightens the heart. Group class helps build camaraderie and socialization.

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Jacquolyn Duerr Feb 9 2024 at 12:08PM on page 23

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There sections and proposed actions did not address the critical role of food access and nutrition services for seniors. With the expanded nutrition benefits provided the health plans and Medicare, there is a role for these entities in this plan. Further, senior nutrition programs also play a role in identifying and supporting vulnerable seniors that should be addressed in this plan.

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Jacquolyn Duerr Feb 9 2024 at 11:59AM on page 27

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By separating transportation and housing, this proposed plan does not emphasize actions that promote "complete neighborhoods", which locate housing near grocery stores and other critical daily needs and/or along transportation corridors that offer easy access to public transportation. Actions the would increase these considerations in transportation planning and housing development.should b

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Jacquolyn Duerr Feb 9 2024 at 11:52AM on page 32

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Remove "consider". This is a great activity that should be owned by other agencies and sectors. This action should include health clinics placement.

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Jacquolyn Duerr Feb 9 2024 at 11:44AM on page 24

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Health care agencies need to be on the list of potential partners. These entities provide critical health care services, drive transportation demand among seniors, offer non-medical support services that are vital to the well-being, and independence of seniors. It would be good to have specific actions involving the major health care providers and systems.

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Betty Thomas Feb 9 2024 at 11:43AM on page 7

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Make communities more livable: sidewalks more safer and freer for pedestrians including the partially blind seeing .

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Jacquolyn Duerr Feb 9 2024 at 11:33AM on page 30

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Remove the word "consider". Given the need to have more housing and more housing that can accommodate those with physical and other limitations, City Code should provide guidelines to expand the application of Universal Design. Sacramento needs to greatly increase housing that can safely support residents throughout the lifespan.

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Jacquolyn Duerr Feb 9 2024 at 11:27AM on page 38

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Recommend adding an action to increase emergency response and assistance to address the increasing frequency of adverse weather events. Identify and work with neighborhoods and neighborhood associations to provide "training and assistance" to help prepare them to provide "mutual assistance" and coordinate with public and private disaster/emergency response.

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Jacquolyn Duerr Feb 9 2024 at 11:20AM on page 38

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To promote implementation of this action, it would be helpful to provide some financial incentives offered by both public and private funders. In particular, it would be helpful to induce health care systems and plans focus resources to low tech "health clinics" that could reduce the travel needed for routine care.

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Jacquolyn Duerr Feb 9 2024 at 11:09AM on page 30

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Recommend adding an action to identify areas/spheres near grocery, shopping, community services/libraries and other vital services that would, if senior housing could be developed, offer seniors housing that would improve access to services and reduce transportation costs.

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Jacquolyn Duerr Feb 9 2024 at 11:00AM on page 28

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Do not limit implementation by "as funding becomes available". If we are serious about both increasing accessibility and physical activity along with safety, a broad array of countermeasures (including road diets, reduced speeds, more visible signaling etc) must be implemented. We have much less use of the sidewalks and roadway among all age groups but especially seniors and children due to safety concerns.

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Lynne Leslie Stevenson Feb 9 2024 at 10:50AM on page 27

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Transportation options also need to be made AFFORDABLE for older adults, especially those on fixed incomes. RT used to offer a special card for free rides at all times for anyone over a certain age. I think it was 75 years old. RT should offer these special cards again, perhaps raising the age limit to 80 years old.

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Louise Gray Feb 9 2024 at 10:43AM on page 11

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE A MUST!!

I am 75, retired successful business owner plus a teacher, Etc. but City of Sacramento has no listings where to volunteer, and are kept up to date.

Animal Control needs help desperately so should be on an easily accessible Volunteer list, along with tutors for Libraries, and helping in the public schools, Etc.!!!

We Seniors are
DIAMONDS COLLECTING DUST so use us!!!!!

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Richard Oldham Feb 9 2024 at 10:43AM on page 40

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Educate bike riders of what is and is not legal. Failure to stop at a stop sign, not adhering to the rules of the road, riding on sidewalks not yielding to pedestrians. And why not refit some tennis courts as paddleball courts?

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Nicolaza Ramiarez Feb 9 2024 at 10:38AM on page 10

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For me the Transportation is the key for us the Seniors to get to the basics , like grocery shopping, medical, appointment, to the Community Center where there are so many programs to socialize and feel better to be around other Seniors. I would like that to improve because I know Seniors that they been waiting for public transportation because their names are on the waiting list.

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Nicolaza Ramiarez Feb 9 2024 at 10:26AM on page 10

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When I am not be able to leave myself in may own house. I would like to live in a place for Seniors where the place has an space for gardening because for me gardening is big part of my life. I love gardening and see how the plant grow and flower bloom.

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Ina michael Feb 8 2024 at 1:10PM on page 44

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This document is far too long for the average senior to keep their attention span on and comment on. Please next time consolidate this information into a more precise and easily consumable document.

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Annie Rivera Feb 8 2024 at 12:55PM on page 14

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As an older adult I need some one to come around and help me clean my yard, the front and back..

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teresa cole Feb 8 2024 at 12:52PM on page 39

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this is a great ideal because a lot of older people perfer if they like to do this with other

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Annie Rivera Feb 8 2024 at 12:51PM on page 14

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I think there needs to be something do about the rents. People should not be allowed to raise rent like they do. There needs to be a freeze, plus lower rents for every one. People need to stop being so greedy.

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lisa williams Feb 8 2024 at 12:49PM on page 27

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i would like more bingo more trips and add some board games

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Kristin Silva Feb 7 2024 at 11:57PM on page 10

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A bike lane would be a wonder addition to 59th st. In Tahoe Park. Currently we have fast traffic and no safe passage for bicyclists. This is a problem since 59th St. is main path to the train, and Folsom BLVD, as well a path often taken to the hospital by medical workers in the neighborhood.

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Kristin Silva Feb 7 2024 at 11:53PM on page 3

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We desperately need a crosswalk at 59th St. and 2nd Ave. it is a busy fast paced street, we have crossing signs with no crosswalk which make no sense, people do not yield or even slow down for handicapped, dog walkers, or young families who cross there multiple times a day, they drive around them or drive around the car that does stop nearly hitting them. We have many medical workers who cross on this street to UC Davis hospital as well. It should be noted we have the elementary school at the end of 59th St, and three churches with pedestrian traffic along 59th St. and no safe place for them to cross on this long street…We need to do better. A mural crosswalk walk would be a wonderful way to grab the attention of drivers, also a beautiful way to enter through the Tahoe Park community. Please help us make it safe for pedestrians and bicyclists on 59th st in Tahoe Park.

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Patti Knott Feb 7 2024 at 2:48PM on page 31

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S. Natomas Community Center offers various classes for seniors to improve activity and fitness. The staff and atmosphere are very welcoming. I enjoy the programs and the boost they have given my physical and mental well-being.

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Jeanette Luttman Feb 7 2024 at 10:01AM on page 32

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Revise current City-organized events and programs aimed at families or youth to become city organized events and programs aimed at older adults, families and youth. For example, rename the "Dept. of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment to the Dept. of Parks and Community Enrichment and establish equal divisions for Older Adults, Youth and Families.

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Milan Jovanovic Feb 7 2024 at 7:09AM on page 76

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There is. Need for a crosswalk at 59th st. and 2nd Ave. Cars move very quickly and I've witness some elderly folks have great difficulty crossing to get to their place of worship or to the shopping/dining area on the SW side opposite Light Rail drop off.

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Francesca Reitano Feb 6 2024 at 8:11PM on page 36

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I'm normally open to tech, but highly suspicious of virtual agents. Every time I deal with one of them online, they are totally useless. They have a few stock questions/answers and it's never anything I need to ask or need to know. Especially with older citizens - they need to talk to people, not some bot.

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Elyse Marinos Feb 4 2024 at 12:24PM on page 8

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Our Community Center (and Library) in South Natomas are the best. They have added many classes for seniors to participate in and made us feel welcome. Miss Carmen and her Staff are simply fabulous at trying to include seniors in exercise programs. I am very grateful for the Center and the Library which serves our community well. Please continue to fund these worthwhile activities.

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Elyse Marinos Feb 4 2024 at 12:19PM on page 8

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Senior housing should not be 50% of our income. They raise the rent 5 months before we get our cost-of-living raises (when we do). They are not here to help us as they do nothing to make life easier, only what is required to stay in business. Life has become harsh since Covid. Better oversight is needed for low-income senior housing.

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 7:46PM on page 31

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How about more older adult programming in all city park facilities and libraries? Some of this is already being done and should be used as a model or expanded on. Older adults can't all go to the Hart Center - especially those who can't drive.

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 7:43PM on page 30

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How about "Revise the City Code to provide ..." "Consider" is weak language and does not inspire confidence that this will be done.

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 7:42PM on page 9

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Agree! Consider is weak, passive language, and does not connote action. This item needs action!

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 7:40PM on page 29

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The city must work to ensure that ADUs in transit-rich and amenity-rich areas create housing, rather than being used as short-term rentals.

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 7:38PM on page 28

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Shared rideables have created a new hazard for pedestrians - the bikes are heavy and collisions will lead to more serious injuries, people ride them on sidewalks which should be reserved for pedestrians (the law is generally not enforced), and they are often not properly docked, and block or partially block sidewalks, creating tripping hazards and/or obstacles for wheelchairs.

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 10:39AM on page 17

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The US Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to bulldoze 11 miles of trees (approx. 500) along the American River Parkway to shore up the levees. We need flood protection and trees americanrivertrees.org

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 10:37AM on page 17

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Sacramento is losing its city of trees - to age and lack of preservation of existing trees. We are losing trees faster than we are replacing them - city trees, and private trees. Mature canopy trees being lost to development are lost forever, as there is now a building where a tree once was. Sacramento needs to pivot to smart infill. Infill is environmental, but if we sacrifice our canopy to build housing, Sacramento will not be green or livable; there needs to be a balance. There are many cities in the US that have a higher tree canopy (Austin, TX for example). And our water tower now says "Farm To Fork," not "City of Trees." Our tree and planning codes must aggressively require developers to be creative in preserving trees on lots where they propose to build - especially in R-1 zones, as the majority of the city's tree canopy (80%) is on private property, and 47% of the city's land is on residential property where those trees are.

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 10:26AM on page 16

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What can I say except thumbs up! This is necessary for economic stability, food security, mental health and social interaction.

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 10:21AM on page 16

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I am tech literate and this does not present a barrier for me, but I can attest that it certainly does for many older adults in my age group. Classes in internet and tech literacy would be more than helpful!

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 10:19AM on page 16

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I believe this should be higher than tier 3. Services, social, educational and health-centered activities such as exercise for older adults needs to be neighborhood-accessible. The city has so many parks and rec facilities and public libraries. This should be a priority. We can't all get to Hart Center and ACC, although they are doing great work.

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 10:14AM on page 15

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The city is spread out - daily and/or weekly events and services for older adults should be available at all city parks and rec facilities, and libraries. There are programs geared for older adults at the Coloma Community Center for example, and they are an important part of my social life, including exercise classes for continued mobility. I can walk there, because I cannot drive. Another way to say it is that there should be neighborhood-accessible programs for older adults. We cannot expect all older adults to be able to get to the Hart Center or ACC, though I am glad that they are available there.

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Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 10:08AM on page 15

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Medical and dental appointments are not discretionary and require an older adult that is not mobile to be there on time. This is a critical need.

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in reply to Puneet Bhullar's comment

Francesca Reitano Feb 3 2024 at 10:01AM on page 3

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Indeed! This is a long stretch of road with not too many safe crossings.

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Susan George Feb 2 2024 at 11:41AM on page 1

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The South Natomas Community Center is currently providing an excellent program for older adults. Their program in all probability prevents or postpones the need for more expenditures for other services such as In Home Supportive Services by helping the elderly to maintain a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. I suggest that the present program be continued and broadened.

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