Encouraging an elder-friendly community:
The Commission on Aging envisions an elder-friendly community that empowers older adults through choices that allow them to support and maintain their independence within their home communities.

Improving the quality of life:
To identify the needs of the senior population and find ways to help by working collaboratively

The Commission on Aging is an advisory board to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. The fifteen board members are appointed to represent different industries that are tied to the lives of older adults including healthcare, transportation, and faith communities. The Commission on Aging meets bi-monthly on the second Monday, starting in January.  The Commission is supported by a Community Partnerships Committee that is comprised of the agencies providing services to seniors and their families.

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  • 2003 Annual Report (PDF - 418 KB)
  • 2002 Annual Report (PDF - 288 KB)
• SRA/50+ Resource Directory 2008 (PDF - 3167) 
• Trends & Demographics (PDF - 58 KB)  
• Fraud Prevention Guide - Don't be the Next Victim (PDF - 433 KB)
• 5th Grade Essay Contest (PDF - 105 KB)

Orange TV/Vision TV – Senior Programming

Learn more about local senior programs, services and opportunities by watching Vision TV's Vital Living Block, Brighthouse - Channel 199 or Comcast - Channel 9, Mondays 8–11 am, Tuesdays 4-7 pm, Wednesdays 8–11 am, Fridays 8–11 am.  Helpful and entertaining programs include Senior Connections, Vital Living Forum, Cardiotap! Exercise, Senior Living, Active Lifestyles Magazine, and Aging In America. For the program schedule or to view either channel form anywhere in the world online 24/7, click on www.orangetv.us

New releases in Vision TV's Vital Living Block include:

·        The Active Lifestyles Magazine featuring a discussions on skin cancer, reducing debt, legal matters, highlights of the new CarFit program, muscle toning and a great lasagna recipe. 

·        The Vital Living Forum featuring Cultural Arts and Aging, and Homeowners Insurance – Part 1: Before the Storm.

 And, don't forget the annual FCOA conference being held in Orlando in mid-August.  Visit http://www.fcoa.org/ for info.

New releases in Vision TV's Vital Living Block include the June episode of the Active Lifestyles Magazine featuring the national CarFit program, caregiver tips, information on how to weather the recession, a summary of critical legal documents, yoga and a great recipe for Cuban black beans and rice.  The Vital Living Forum for June is Elder Abuse 1 & 2!

The other big news is the statewide conference on aging is being held in Orlando this year starting August 11th.  For more information, visit the Florida Council on Aging's website, http://www.fcoa.org/.

New releases in Vision TV's Vital Living Block include the March episode of the Active Lifestyles Magazine that features Qi Gong, a tour of the Renaissance Senior Center, advanced directives, senior life insurance strategies, choosing a doctor to fit your medical needs and shrimp egg rolls.  We are also releasing the Vital Living Forum on financial abuse and scams. Visit the Vital Living Block on Brighthouse Channel 199 and Comcast 9.  For show times, visit www.visiontv.us.

FLORIDA CONFERENCE ON AGING: 

Better Together. Celebrating Change

August 11-14

Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World
6677 Sea Harbor Drive

This year's conference is packed with concurrent workshops covering effective senior center programming, nutrition and successful aging, and approaches to mental health and substance abuse issues.  Offering up to 15 CEUs! The FCOA has applied for up to 15 Continuing Education Units for the following professions: Nurses, Nursing Home Administrators, Registered Dieticians, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Guardians.  Pre Registration Deadline: August 4, 2008.

For more information visit the Florida Council on Aging's website, http://www.fcoa.org/.

Orange County Office on Aging
2100 E. Michigan Street, 2nd Floor
Orlando, Florida 32806
Phone: (407) 836-7616
Fax: (407) 836-7583
Email: OfficeonAging@ocfl.net