Article is from the Aging in Placers newsletter sent on August 31, 2026. Aging in Placers is partnering to volunteer with Totes Treasures, an initiative that supports the well-being of vulnerable adults who are victims of elder abuse, exploitation, neglect, and those residing in unlicensed care homes. The goal is to restore dignity, comfort, and hope to individuals facing difficult and often uncertain life circumstances. Totes Treasures is an initiative

Results of polls from our August “Add Your Voice” event identified the Aging in Placers’ priorities for the DeKalb Zoning Update and DeKalb County Comprehensive Housing Plan (DCCHP). These are two projects that will have major long-term impacts on the future of aging in place in the County. POLL RESULTS for the DeKalb Zoning Update The graph below shows poll results for priorities for the DeKalb Zoning Update, followed by

The Aging in Placers (AIP) “Add Your Voice” on August 14 ranked among our highest attended events. The full title of the event was “Add Your Voice to DeKalb’s Housing Options Shaping Where and How You Live.” The event began with People Bingo, which encouraged attendees to move around, get to know each other, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition for the bingo win. The formal presentation began with

Article is from the Aging in Placers newsletter sent on July 18, 2026. On July 14, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved $25 million for the county’s new Housing Investment Bond Program. The funds are expected to support:

One of the three pillars of the Aging in Placers Initiative is “Building Community.” This is when we socialize to get to know each other, have fun, and bond. Our first event this year was a Bowling Social at Comet Pub & Lanes in Decatur. There were a few very competitive players, including Commissioner Terry. Others were laid back. So what if there were a few gutter balls? They were

DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Nicole M. Golden recently announced the expansion of the office’s mobile tax program, which now serves five senior centers across DeKalb County. Launched as a pilot program at the Lou Walker Senior Center in January 2023, the initiative has grown to improve access to essential motor vehicle and property tax services for residents, particularly seniors who rely on in-person assistance. “Our mobile tax office program allows