Public comments welcome on plan for supporting aging residents
Staff photo by Caden Senn
A drafted plan outlining new strategies to support aging adults, their caregivers, and communities within the Capital Area Council of Governments coverage area is taking public comments until 10 a.m. on May 1 for refinement and creation of a final 2027-2029 Aging Services Area Plan.
CAPCOG’s upcoming area plan – encompassing Burnet, Llano, Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Travis, and Williamson counties – is aimed at improving the health, safety, and participation in the community of older adults based on survey results taken in the spring.
The survey, the Community Needs Assessment, highlighted concerns over chronic health, mobility, fall, and medication issues, as well as limited access to health information, referral, and assistance.
Lack of transportation options, exposure to scams and fraud, and isolation from the community were also noted.
Public comment
Those interested in reviewing the Aging Services Area Plan can do so here. CAPCOG has requested for comments to be emailed to Aging Services Special Projects Manager Shirley Trapani by the May 1 deadline at strapani@capcog.org.
Any comments directed at a specific portion should include the line number included on the left margin of the plan, or a screenshot of the text.
Visit the CAPCOG website to learn more about the agency and how it impacts local communities.