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A Multi-Sector Plan for Living and Aging

By 2030, the number of Oregonians 65+ will double, representing 25% of the population. Rural areas are already there. This permanent shift will affect every individual, family, workplace, community, and sector. Our future old will be living longer and be more diverse.

What is a Multi-Sector Plan for Living and Aging?

A cross-sector blueprint for coordinated action over ten years

It reflects input from stakeholders of all ages and abilities

It is institutionalized by the executive and legislative branches

It is developed to guide the restructuring of state and local policy, programs, and funding geared toward everyone aging well in their community

Why is this important?

Our state is not ready for this new reality. Our population shift means we will experience a greater demand for comprehensive services—but that’s not all. This shift also creates a profound opportunity to leverage the strengths of older adults, often overlooked for their contributions. By creating a framework for cross-sector support, we will improve our readiness and capacity to care for Oregonians at every stage of life.

Shared Future Oregon benefits communities by:

Facilitating collaboration among diverse groups, families, businesses, and many more public and private stakeholders

Promoting equity and inclusion to combat bias and discrimination

Raising awareness and responding to the impact of aging policy across the lifespan

Building partnerships among government agencies and departments

Don Bruland graduated fro State College in 1967 and a Theological Seminary in Ne After leaving the seminary South West Indian Founda program development. Do Master of Social Work from Following his MSW program State University training Se practical gerontology and became director of the Are Council of Governments (RVCOG). He evolved to director of Senior and Disability Services for RVCOG, with overall responsibility for serving seniors and persons with disabilities in Jackson and Josephine counties.

Don retired in 2012. His current activities are: AllCare and Jackson Care Connect Citizen Advisory Committees, Jefferson Regional Health Alliance, AARP Community Action Team, Continuum of Care Board, Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley board member, Hope Village Steering Committee, Ascension Lutheran Church Administration Committee, Southern Oregon Center for Community Partnerships board member, Deaf Issues Workgroup of RVCOG’s Disability Services Advisory Council.

Don has been married to Margaret for over 50 years. They have two children, Jeannie and Peter, who live in the San Francisco Bay Area.