Transcript DRCOG`s Boomer Bond - Denver Regional Council of Governments
DRCOG’s Boomer Bond
Brad Calvert - Senior Planner November 2013
DRCOG Overview
Non-profit, public agency dedicating to serving local governments
Local officials working together to address the region's challenges
Each community has voice in regional decision-making
Program areas:
Advocacy Aging Services Environment
Regional growth and development Shared services Transportation and traffic operations
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Colorado’s growth in 65+ population 4 th fastest nationally (2000 – 2010)
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85+ fastest growing among that group 2010-2020 growth rate will be nearly twice as much 2000-2010 Growth in older adult population will outpace other age groups for the next 20 years
25% 20% 15% % of Population 60 and Older 2006: 1 turn 60 st Boomers 10% 5% 0% 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Source: 2010 Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA) – National Research Center
How likely are you to remain in the community throughout retirement?
61% 25% 7% 7% Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely
53% have lived in their community for more than 20 years
80 000 70 000 60 000 50 000 40 000 30 000 20 000 10 000 0 56 208 74 529 55 579 40 803 28 682 27 830 15510 Less than $15K 8483 7770 8242 $15K to $30K $30K to $45K $45K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K $100K to $125K to $150K to $125K $150K $200K $200K+
Outlook on Life mental health self-efficacy valued by community spirituality Physical Health physical activity nutrition/food security activities of daily living
Aging Well
Connection practical support social support engagement in life hobby
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Communities can facilitate or create barriers to successful aging
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Promote physical activity and community engagement Reduced burden on caregivers Age-friendly communities benefit all ages Boomer Bond will support local efforts
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A community assessment tool to facilitate local dialogue and identify priorities 2.
A comprehensive set of policies, strategies and tools for local governments to consider 3.
A voluntary recognition program to highlight local efforts 4.
A voluntary regional agreement to meet the growing needs of an older adult population
Topic Area
Community design for active aging Community engagement and education Housing Mobility and access Safety and security Support systems
Brief Description
Promote local strategies that integrate physical activity into daily routines Identify opportunities that embrace the potential contributions of older adults Develop strategies to assist communities in providing affordable, accessible housing options Ensure older adults have safe and convenient transportation options Document strategies to make older adults comfortable in navigating their surroundings Maximize capacity of local governments and partners to support independent aging
Neighborhood environment has greatest impact on older adults
Nearly 50% report difficulty crossing main roads
Walking is most common form of physical activity
Almost half of older adult falls occur outside the home ($9K per fall)
Understanding of what community engagement means at the local level
Communicating opportunities for engagement, particularly to isolated persons
Managing volunteers and volunteer activities
Difficulty reentering workforce
Older adults prefer to remain in their homes and communities
Consumer demand for age friendly design often comes when there is an immediate need
Lack of range of housing options in many communities
Lack of affordable housing alternatives
One-third spend too much on housing
Current system is auto- dominated
Nationally 21% of 65+ do not drive
Limited public transportation options/cost of specialized transit
Men outlive their driving years by 7 years, women by 10
Older adults with disabilities remaining in communities
Many older adults lack confidence to leave home to complete daily tasks
Increasingly targeted for consumer fraud
Personal safety identified as key barrier preventing transit trips
Effectively leveraging existing programs
Older adults prefer to remain in their homes and communities
Wide array of groups providing community-based support
Status quo for assisting seniors is unsustainable
Efforts to slow growth in Medicaid spending will add pressure to community-based networks
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Significant outreach to community leaders
Community Assessment tool 25+ meetings with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and review Working “professional” version Pilot communities (3) Selected TCHD to further program development
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Key Inputs
• • • Previous feedback from Project Teams Pilot community experience and debrief session TCHD experience with similar tools
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“Conversation starter” at the local level (including partners)
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Provide structure to what might be an otherwise overwhelming conversation Resource for local staff leading initiative First step in defining “problem statement” and/or local priorities for action
Easy transition from assessment to action
(think of documents as a pair)
Helps with “what next” questions
Turning a “NO” to “YES”
Expandable, current, and locally relevant
Your input is needed to ensure a quality/useful project
Learn what happened after the Project Teams completed the first version of the assessment tool
Share inputs into the reorganization of the tool
Learn from your experiences
Develop common understanding of toolkit purpose and what’s important to the group
Provide feedback on initial toolkit concepts
DRCOG’s Boomer Bond
Brad Calvert - Senior Planner November 2013