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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Orange TV/Vision TV – Senior Programming

Visit www.ocfl.net/seniors to find out more about County services for seniors

Visit http://www.orangetv.us/ to watch senior programming on Orange TV and Vision TV

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

·        The Vital Living Forum that features a discussion on how aging issues will impact communities.  Guest include Lori Parham, State AARP Director; Randy Hunt, CEO of the Senior Resource Alliance and Ken Peach, Chair of the Commission on Aging.

The Active Lifestyles Magazine featuring discussions on end life decisions in our high tech medical society, advanced directives and tips on selecting the appropriate dog for your lifestyle.

Learn more about local senior programs, services and opportunities by watching Vision TV's Vital Living Block, Brighthouse - Channel 198 or Comcast - Channel 98. Get our schedule by visiting http://www.visiontv.us You can even watch it live on your computer from anywhere!

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

Our April line-up on Vision TV's Vital Living Block include:

·        The Active Lifestyles Magazine featuring discussions on osteoporosis, SIPC insurance (securities investor protection) and extra help on Medicare's prescription drug coverage.

·        The Vital Living Forum will be on homeowners insurance and making sure you have the right coverage PRIOR to a storm.

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

·        The Active Lifestyles Magazine featuring discussions on hypertension, investment and retirement fears adrift and an interview with Cornerstone Hospice.

·        The new Vital Living Forum features a discussion of chronic health conditions.

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.

 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!

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.

Orange County Government's Office on Aging is partnering with a number of nonprofit agencies to host the 2009 Annual Senior Expo on May 6-7 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, 10 am – 4 pm.  The Senior Expo provides up-to-date information about senior services in one location so that residents have the opportunity to increase their understanding about current programs for older adults and their caregivers. The free Senior Expo includes parking, health screenings, entertainment, door prizes and information about state, federal and local nonprofit agencies.  Over 100 vendors will be participating and more than 3,000 people are expected to visit the two-day Expo. As part of the entertainment and presentations offered throughout the day, Orange County Government will present from noon to 1 pm an overview of services for senior citizens that are offered through their departments.  

Also included at this event is the May 6th CarFit "examination," which helps older adult drivers become more aware of minor adjustments they can make in order to give them full advantage as a safe and conscientious driver.  This innovative national program is designed to give a quick comprehensive check on how well a senior driver and their vehicle work together.  CarFit also provides the motorists with community traffic safety resources to help keep them driving safely longer. 

Orange County Office on Aging
2100 E. Michigan Street, 2nd Floor
Orlando, Florida 32806
Phone: (407) 836-6581
Fax: (407) 836-7583
Email: OfficeonAging@ocfl.net