Strategic Plan for Aging Well in Jefferson County Susan Franklin, Program Manager Jefferson County...

Strategic Plan for Aging Wellin 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

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2013-2020

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.

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

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

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

Aging Well Organizational Chart

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

Opposition to ADUs

• Decreases in Property Values and Neighborhood Character

• Parking• Water/Utilities• Overwhelm Existing Infrastructure

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)

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?

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?

Website

jeffco.us/adultsvc

or

Google

Aging Well Jefferson County

CASOAs, Report and Strategic Plans and other

materials can be found on the website

Contact Information

Susan Franklin, Program Manager

sfrankli@jeffco.us

(303) 271-4051