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Access to affordable dental care was <br />highlighted by focus groups as a notable gap. <br />Focus groups also identified a lack of <br />transportation to medical appointments as a <br />challenge. <br />Challenges <br />Health & Community Services <br />Assets & Challenges <br />Assets <br />Key Program <br />Active Aging Week <br />In 2022, the City partnered with Adaptive PE and <br />other community agencies to offer a week of <br />healthy aging activities including health education <br />classes, fitness activities, and resource tables. The <br />event engaged 330 participants and helped expand <br />and improve the senior center's partnerships with <br />nonprofits, government agencies, and other local <br />service providers. <br />AGE-FRIENDLY REDWOOD CITY PAGE 12 <br />Adaptive Physical Education is a 501(c)(3) that <br />offers exercise classes for people of all abilities <br />and is supported in part by the VMSC. <br />Redwood City is part of the county-wide SMC <br />Alert system, which can rapidly notify residents <br />of emergency situations through text and email. <br />The Sequoia Healthcare District implemented <br />Sequoia Strong, a local health resource guide <br />for people of all ages. <br />8.B. - Page 34 of 48 <br />91