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Strategic Plan for Aging Well in Jefferson County

Strategic Plan for Aging Well in Jefferson County. Susan Franklin, Program Manager Jefferson County Human Services. Why Did We Do It?. THE SENIOR POPULATION IS GOING TO DOUBLE BY 2030 IN JEFFERSON COUNTY. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation (10 slides – 1950 to 2040). 1950.

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Strategic Plan for Aging Well in Jefferson County

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  1. Strategic Plan for Aging Wellin Jefferson County Susan Franklin, Program Manager Jefferson County Human Services

  2. Why Did We Do It? THE SENIOR POPULATION IS GOING TO DOUBLE BY 2030 IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

  3. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation (10 slides – 1950 to 2040) 1950

  4. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation 1960

  5. > Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation 1970

  6. > Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation 1980

  7. > Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation 1990

  8. > Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation 2000

  9. > Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation 2010

  10. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation > 2020

  11. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation > 2030

  12. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation 2040

  13. 2013-2020

  14. Jefferson County Aging Well Project VISION • Jefferson County: A thriving community for aging well. MISSION • To develop and implement strategies creating inclusive, livable communities through sustainable partnerships and integrated services.

  15. What Is It? • Two plus year planning process • Multiple year implementation process (2011-2030) • Appointed Leadership Committee is guiding project • Funding has come from: Jefferson County Human Services Colorado Department of Transportation Rose Community Foundation Many Partners

  16. Leadership Committee • St. Anthony Hospital • Colorado Commission on Aging • Jefferson County Planning and Zoning • Lutheran Family Services • InnovAge • Seniors’ Resource Center • Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment • Jefferson Center for Mental Health • Consumers including members representing the Latino and GLBT communities • Jefferson County Council on Aging • Veterans Services • Columbine Community Village • Build Responsible Institute • The ARC-Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin

  17. Leadership Committee • Jefferson County Community Development • City of Lakewood Senior Services • Volunteers of America • Parks and Recreation Centers • The Legal Center for Elderly and People with Disabilities • Jefferson County Workforce Center • Developmental Disabilities Resource Center • Adult Protection • Options for Long Term Care • Jefferson County Human Services • BrightStar Care • Mullins Youngdahl Design Company • LiveWell Wheat Ridge • Life Point Realty • Urbitecture

  18. Aging Well Organizational Chart

  19. First Year • Ascertained what Jefferson County has in place • Developed maps to guide our work in collaboration with Planning and Zoning • Each workgroup prepared a report: • Past trends • Future trends • Strengths and Assets • Gaps in Services • Priority Areas • Sought additional funding

  20. Second Year • Based on gaps and needs identified in first year: • Promising Practices nationally and internationally • Strategic Plan: who, what, where, when • Funding • Champions in the Community • Jefferson County Summit on Aging, June 16, 2010 (and beyond)

  21. Housing Workgroup • Housing Options Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Co-Housing (Nationally, Co one of the most) Shared Housing Multi-Generational Housing Affordability Retrofits (including empty or declining malls) Visitability and Universal Design Assisted Living Facilities Nursing Homes

  22. From the CASOA: Unincorporated Jefferson County • 42% Response Rate • 98% Registered to vote • 97% Voted in the 2009 election • $340 M Estimated annual economic contribution of older adults • 81 Average rating of Jefferson County as a place to live • 69 Average rating of Jefferson County as a place to retire • 51 Average rate of overall services for older adults

  23. CASOA, cont. • 38 Average rating of affordable, quality housing • 45 Average rating of housing options • 5% Increase from 2005 of those having at least minor problems finding housing to suit their needs

  24. At least a minor issue • 31% Affording their property taxes • 30% Affording medications • 29% Having enough money • 48% Difficulty maintaining their yards • 54% Difficulty with housework • 43% Difficulty maintaining their home • 38% Hours spent providing care to someone over 60 (10% over 20 hours per week)

  25. Benefits to Seniors of ADUs • Move in with or near family (Important!) • Remain on their property and rent out home to supplement fixed income • Age in place • House a caretaker • Convenience (transportation, doctors, groceries, churches) • Delay institutional living (costly to society)

  26. Community Benefits of ADUs • Smart Growth/Urban Infill Housing • Increases Rental Options and Overall Housing Supply • Maximizes Existing Infrastructure • Environmentally Friendly • Solution for Housing Needs for Seniors

  27. Opposition to ADUs • Decreases in Property Values and Neighborhood Character • Parking • Water/Utilities • Overwhelm Existing Infrastructure

  28. Research Shows • About 1 ADU per year per 1000 single-family households/1.2 persons • Properties better maintained if owner lives there • Affects on property value: Depends • Craft your ordinance • Survey Residents • Arvada (2007), Golden (2010), Lakewood (2013)

  29. How Will This Effect Your Business or Where You Work or Personally? • Will there be more people driving on the road during the day and less at night? • Will there be more people going to lunch vs. dinner? • How can I be more sensitive to my employee who is caring for an elderly parent? • Will there be more people willing to volunteer? What kind of incentives could I provide older volunteers? • What type of civil and criminal issues are seniors dealing with? How can I help?

  30. How Will This Effect Your Business or Where You Work or Personally? • What can individuals and employers do to help an older person stay in their home? • Are the sidewalks around my business or house suitable for people to walk in order to catch a bus? • How is the lighting in my parking lot? Is it conducive to people feeling safe? • Are there enough classes/civic activities for older people to be engaged? • What are the housing options in the city?

  31. Website jeffco.us/adultsvc or Google Aging Well Jefferson County CASOAs, Report and Strategic Plans and other materials can be found on the website

  32. Contact Information Susan Franklin, Program Manager sfrankli@jeffco.us (303) 271-4051

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