The City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs works to improve the quality of life of seniors in San Antonio and Bexar County through:

OUTREACH * ADVOCACY * SUPPORT of SENIOR SERVICES and RESOURCES

History

The City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs was established in 2002 by the San Antonio City Council and the Bexar County Commissioners Court. After several years of diligent efforts on the part of Bob Ross, former Councilman and community leader, and others, Council and Commissioners Court recognized the need for an advisory commission that would study and report the concerns of an ever-growing Bexar County senior population.

Roles of The Elderly Commission

• Serve in an advisory capacity on issues related to seniors
• Advocate for seniors in the community
• Serve in an advisory capacity on issues related to seniors
• Serve as a clearinghouse for information on elderly issues, programs and services

Priority Issues of the Commission

• Prescription Drugs/Medicare/Medicaid
• Nutrition
• Transportation
• Senior One Stop Access
• Housing/Long Term Care / Assisted Living
• Crime and Safety
• Tax Relief/Legal Assistance