Publications

The following publications are available from the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging.

Sonoma County Annual Reports

The annual report highlights the accomplishments of the fiscal year.

Annual Report 2008-2009

Annual Report 2007-2008

Annual Report 2006-2007
Annual Report 2005-2006

Annual Report 2004-2005
Annual Report 2003-2004
Annual Report 2002-2003
Annual Report 2001-2002

Area Plan FY 2009 - 2012

The area plan provides demographic and needs assessment information about older adults, adults with disabilities and their caregivers in Sonoma County. The area plan also provides goals and objectives for the Area Agency on Aging for fiscal years 2009-2012. Updated objectives will be provided annually.

Area Plan 2009-2012

General Documents

Outing Age 2010

Let's Talk! Top 10 Things to Discuss With Your Parents

Article provides ten important topics to discuss with aging parents and friends.

Area Plan FY 2005-09, Living Longer, Living Well

A detailed report on the needs of older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. This report serves as a plan of action for the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging. Prepared by the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging, April 2005. Updated objectives provided each year.

Area Plan Update FY 2008-09
Area Plan Update FY 2007-08
Area Plan Update FY 2006-07

Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging Brochure

The brochure provides information about the purpose and services of the Area Agency on Aging.

Sonoma County Senior Housing Guide
(1.86MB PDF)

The guide is a directory of housing types, services, agencies and programs which assist in older adults' housing needs in Sonoma County.

Sonoma County Senior Resource Guide

The guide provides basic information on senior services and is an essential resource for seniors, caregivers and adult children trying to obtain information on services available for older adults in Sonoma County.

Hiring an In-Home Caregiver

The guide provides information to help identify your needs, find a caregiver, hold interviews, conduct background checks, hire and manage your caregiver, and address tax and insurance issues related to being an employer.

Face the Facts Guide

The guide provides information on financial, legal, health care and long term care issues affecting families with older relatives. The guide addresses key areas of concern, suggested questions, and ways in which families might initiate conversations with their aging parents and relatives about these often difficult topics.

Home Safety Checklist

Is your home safe? Review this checklist adapted from the Home Safety Summary Checklist developed by the Community and Home Injury Prevention Project for Seniors (CHIPPS), Sponsored by the Community Health Education Section, San Francisco Department of Public Health, provided by the California Department of Aging, Senior Housing Information and Support Center.