The Palm Beach County Partnership for Aging is a not-for-profit local organization which focuses its energies on enhancing the lives of older persons, their families and their communities through advocacy, information sharing and education.
Members include professionals in the aging network from both the private and public sector, individuals interested in aging issues, geriatric care managers, elder law attorneys, acute and long term health care professionals, university personnel and many others.
What unites the varied membership is a common mission, vision and purpose regarding older persons in Palm Beach County.
Mission Statement:
To be the proactive voice of consensus to mobilize local leadership and community resources to ensure the optimum quality of life for our aging population.
Vision:
All stakeholders in aging issues will work together to assure that all older persons in Palm Beach County have the resources to guarantee their optimum quality of life.
Purpose:
To function as a common meeting ground for community members, professionals and others interested in the field of aging in order to:
•Provide a forum to promote networking
•Foster the development of new and creative ideas which will enhance the delivery and coordination of services to the elderly
•Advocate on issues affecting older persons
•Provide information and education on issues concerning older adults
•Promote the independence, dignity, health and well being of older adults