By 2020, there will be 1 million people 100 years of age and older'

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Fast Facts..
By 2020, there will be 1 million people 100
years of age and older. By 2030 the 65 and older
population in the United States is expected to
reach 70 million persons, twice their number in
the year 2000. By 2030, older adults will grow
from 12.4 of the population to 20 The number
of Americans aged 85 and over is expected to
increase from 1.5 of the total population in
2000 to 3.8 in 2040. This population will be
the most frail, and require the most medical
intervention and services. -
(US Health and Human Services, 2001)
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More fast facts

• Northern states have significant percentages of
  population over age 65.
• Only 4 of older adults move out of state at
  retirement time. There is a growing number of
  individuals age 85 and over who return home
  from warmer climates when their health declines.
• Rural rebound impacts communities abilities to
  respond effectively to the needs of older adults.

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US/Michigan Seniors aged 65(2000 census)
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Change is in the air

• 80 of retirees are vital, independent older
  residents who can be a source of civic, social
  and financial capital. They can serve as
  volunteers and activists, board members and
  elected officials, funders and community leaders.

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The ability to move about the community,
maintain a home, have access to goods and
services, and retain strong social ties, is
directly impacted by planning and community
design decisions. Sound community planning can
enhance the quality of life for older persons.
(Marcus Molea,
Planning, Development Evaluation Chief, Ohio
Department of Aging, 2003)
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Essentials of an Elder Friendly Community

Address basic needs Optimize physical and mental
health and well-being Maximize independence Promot
e social and civic engagement
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Elder Friendly Communities




Elder Friendly Communities



Safe and

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Transportation
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Safe places to
Access to
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Resources are

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Access to Healthy Food

• Farmers markets
• Community gardens
• Large grocery stores
• Smaller speciality stores
• Opportunities for nutrition education
• Home delivered meals
• Congregate meal sites
• Easy access point for applying for assistance

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Safe

• Is the environment safe?--sidewalks, snow
  removal, curb cuts, pedestrian friendly
  intersections, outdoor lighting?
• Is it convenient to walk or bike to where you
  want to go?
• Are there parks and other facilities to get
  physical activity that are well-lighted and have
  friendly surfaces?
• Is community policing in effect?
• High level of personal safety
• The community values personal safety

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Opportunity for Physical Activity

• Are there a variety of PA opportunities?Green
  spaces, trails, gyms, pools, golf courses, etc?
• Are there opportunities within senior housing
  complexes?
• Are there opportunities for all levels and all
  abilities?
• Are the facilities/opportunities easy to get to?

Further info http//www.michiganfitness.org
(Active Community Environments)INTERSECTION
Audit Tool Protocol
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Access to Medical Care/Choices

• Does the community have enough medical care
  providers/facilities?
• Every community may not need a hospital but
  seniors want to be confident they can meet
  medical needs now and into the near future
• --specialists, specialty care centers--is there
  a referral service to help persons locate medical
  care? --is the emergency response system state
  of the art?
• --does the community have enough
  pharmacies?
• Are there choices in short/long term care, home
  care, and are the facts easy to find?
• Are there SPEs, information and referral
  services, or 211 services that have a specialty
  area of seniors and the disabled?

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Social Capital/Civic Engagement

• Are there opportunities for seniors/disabled to
  get involved in community organization/government?
  --planning boards, charitable organizations,
  boards of directors, etc.
• Are there opportunities for lifelong learning?
• Are there religious/spiritual choices?
• Are there congregate meal sites?
• Are there opportunities for intergenerational
  activities?
• And, does the community recognize the value of
  seniors and treats them respectfully and
  appreciatively?

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What Are We Doing In Michigan to Promote Elder
Friendly/Livable Communities?

• Michigan Certified Elder Friendly Communities
• Certified by
• Michigan Commission on
• Services to the Aging
• In cooperation with
• Michigan
• Vital Aging Think Tank
• Supported by
• MSU Extension
• MI Office of Services to the Aging

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Certified Elder Friendly Community

• Process for establishing and maintaining the
  leadership support needed to be an Elder
  Friendly Community
• Process for applying for and becoming certified
  as an Elder Friendly Community
• Promotion/marketing for Elder Friendly
  Communities
• Elder Friendly Community Toolkit
• Training for community leaders on the impacts and
  opportunities of aging populations
• Training in survival skills for community seniors
• Working on funding for local Elder Friendly
  Community Coordinator positions

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Thank you!

For more information, please contact Sherri
KingHealth and Wellness SpecialistMichigan
Office of Services to the Aging517-373-4064kings
1_at_michigan.gov