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The Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging (GACA) is a statewide body of fifteen members appointed by the Governor to serve three-year terms. The Council’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for older Arizonans. The Council advises policy makers and state agencies and works with local communities, private enterprises and older adults across Arizona to accomplish its mission. GACA monitors and develops programs and policies that affect older adults, but does not provide direct services.
The Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging was established by state law in 1980 to “review the development and implementation of the state plan on aging and to serve as the official state advocate for seniors, promoting measures to enhance the quality of life for older adults.” In this role, the Council gathers and assesses information about seniors’ needs and aging trends, and makes recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, and appropriate state agencies.
By using ad-hoc committees, GACA reviews and develops strategies to address wide-range issues. Current issues include access to dental care, affordable and accessible transit options, falls prevention, Alzheimer’s disease, informal/family caregiving, mature workforce (employment for people age 50+), and planning for Arizona’s future through active involvement in the State’s Aging 2020 Initiative. Some of the Council’s past endeavors have included energy and utilities assistance, affordable housing, rural transportation, guardian and conservatorship issues, medication misuse, and kinship care.
The Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging has been instrumental in providing training and awareness programs concerning vital aging issues. In addition to creating public and private partnerships, the Council holds at least one major event each year including a Governor’s Conference on Aging in even-numbered years (2006, 2008) and Senior Action Day with the Legislature in odd-numbered years (2005, 2007).
All GACA meetings are open to the public and we invite you to become involved in one of our many efforts to ensure Arizona is not only a good place to grow up in, but also a good place to grow old in! |
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If you would like to learn more about our Council members, click here |
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If you would like to learn more about the Council’s committees, click here |
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If you would like to apply to be a member of the Council, click here |
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| All Arizonans are welcome to participate in the work of the Council. For more information on how to get involved, or to apply for Council membership, call (602) 542-4710 or send an email to aging@az.gov |
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What's New...
Mature Worker Job
Bank & Resources
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Council Meeting
Date: Dec. 4, 2008
Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Location/Address:
Health Services,
State Laboratory Conf Rm
250 N 17th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Date: Dec. 5, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location/Address:
Health Services,
State
Laboratory Conf Rm
250 N 17th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Public Meeting Notices
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Committee Meetings
Legislative & Policy
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location/Address: TBD
Mature Workforce
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location/Address: TBD
Social, Health, & Alzheimer’s
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location/Address: TBD
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2006 Office of Governor Janet Napolitano, All Rights Reserved |
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