The Commission on Aging serves as a catalyst for improving public awareness of the senior and aging community. We work in collaboration with diverse community members and organizations to build bridges, open dialogue, celebrate accomplishments, encourage programming, and explore issues and concerns of older adults. Our intent is to promote solutions to the problems and challenges and celebrate the contributions of our older citizens.
Statutory Authority: 2.23.090
The CoA meeting are on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Hooker Room
Please check the city's government calendar for exact dates and times.
Contact Info
Contact City of Bloomington Liaison Sue Owens at owenss@bloomington.in.gov or 812.349.3468
Click here to view the Commission brochure
2019 ANNUAL REPORT
GLANCING BACK, MOVING FORWARD: OUR ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2018
Aging affects us all. Often, our life experiences lead us to focus on the ways in which we differ (such as race, gender, religious preference, or socio-economic status). But aging is an experience we all have in common. Everyone who is lucky enough to grow old will feel some of the pains (and hopefully, some of the joys) associated with aging. So everyone will benefit from making Bloomington a more comfortable and welcoming community in which to age, not just those citizens who already are older now.
And that is the goal of the work we do: To help Bloomington become more age-and-ability-friendly. Our Annual Report will give you an overview of who we are, what we've done in 2019, and our plans for 2020. You can access the full text of the report by clicking on the link below. We would welcome the opportunity to address any questions you might have about our work.
2016 Annual Report and supporting documents:
- 2018 Commission on Aging Annual Report
- 2017 Commission on Aging Annual Report
- 2016 Commission on Aging Annual Report
- 2016 Creative Aging Festival Program
- BCFSA Task Force Report
- BCFSA Pledge Signed by Mayor Hamilton
- Response to the Draft Comprehensive Plan
- Alphabet Soup--Acronyms & Abbreviations
- Guide to Community Support
Resources
Assisted Living in Indiana - Seniorguidance.org
Alzheimer's Resource Service - www.alzresourceindiana.org/in-the-news/
Community: "The Smallest Unit of Health"
Lifetime Community, a dementia-friendly neighborhoods for Bloomington