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IE-MPA
2022 - 2025 Focus:
Developed a Local Master Plan for Aging
Over the next two decades, California’s over-65 population will nearly double, with those aged 85 and older being the fastest growing demographic group. While this change in demographics will introduce new opportunities for economic and community growth, it will simultaneously lead to an increased demand for health and support services.
In January 2021, the State of California began to implement a new Master Plan for Aging (MPA), a 10-year blueprint for state government, local government, the private sector, and philanthropy to prepare for these coming demographic changes. The plan was informed by a network of aging and disability providers, policy makers, advocates, and experts, and addressed topics such as housing, healthcare, community-based services, social isolation and loneliness, equity and inclusion, caregiver support, and financial security for older adults.
To develop the IE-MPA, the ICA completed the following:
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Formed a Local Advisory Committee
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Reviewed Existing Data
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Held Listening Sessions
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Brainstormed Action Items & Identify Resources
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Drafted a Local MPA with input from Key Leaders
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Built Public Awareness and Support of a Local MPA
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Formed Implementation Workgroups
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Held Public Release Event for a Local MPA​
State Master Plan On Aging Goals
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Goal 1: Housing for All Stages & Ages
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Goal 2: Health Reimagined
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Goal 3: Inclusion & Equity, Not Isolation
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Goal 4: Caregiving That Works
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Goal 5: Affording Aging​
IE-MPA Goals
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Goal 1: Housing as Home and Healthcare
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Goal 2: Transportation for all Ages
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Goal 3: Caregiving, Alzheimer's and Related Dementias
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Goal 4: Behavioral Health & Social Support
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Goal 5: Safety, Respect & Equity
In January of 2022 the SCAN Foundation provided financial support to three advocacy coalitions, including the Inland Coalition on Aging (formerly the IE-LTSS Coalition) to focus on developing regional Master Plans for Aging that address the unique challenges of aging in a rural community. In May of 2023 the ICA was funded by the California Department on Aging to extend these efforts through June 30, 2025. On June 24, 2025 the Inland Empire Master Plan for Aging was launched and is available here.
SCAN Foundation Toolkit
We are proud to be featured in the SCAN Foundation Toolkit for Developing Local Multisector Plans for Aging in Rural Areas. Inland Coalition on Aging shared our processes, templates, tools, and lessons learned, which have been compiled in this toolkit to aid other rural communities to develop MPAs.
IE-MPA Advisory Committee Members
Co-Chairs:
Anna Swartz, Human Resources, Community Access Independent Living Center
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Carmen Estrada, Executive Director, Inland Caregiver Resource Center
Members:
Hon. Cheryl Brown, Chair of California Commission on Aging
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Dr. Ben Jáuregui, Manager BH & CM Support Services Inland Empire Health Plan, San Bernardino County Senior Affairs Commissioner
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Glenda Jackson, Assistant Director-Public Guardian, San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services
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Ha-young Park, Policy Program Administrator, Riverside County Office on Aging
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Renne Sanchez, Program Specialist II, Riverside County Office on Aging
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Tanya Torno, Continuum of Care Deputy Director, Riverside County Housing and Housing Workforce Solutions
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Susan Howland, Senior Director of Programs, Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland
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Sondra Cradduck, Regional Council on Aging Representative, Owner of The Living Room - Senior Home Care
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Kelly Watson, Steering Committee Member, Planning Ahead for LGTBQ+Seniors
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Nena McCullough, Recreation Lead, The Town of Yucca Valley Senior Center
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Shari Fleishman, Service Coordinator, Affordable Housing, previous member Riverside Commission on Aging
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David Wilder, Senior Legislature with the California Senior Legislature
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Steve Mehlman, Senior Senator and Member, California Senior Legislature, Founder Pass Area Senior Collaborative, member Riverside Advisory Council on Aging
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