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Aging in Place Edmonton’s ApproachPresented by:
Linda Sloan, City CouncillorBrenda Wong, Seniors CoordinatorSheila Hallett, Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
IFA Conference, September 2008
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Session Overview1. Overview of Edmonton2. Edmonton’s Seniors
Services3. Highlighting Edmonton’s
Promising Practices for Seniors
4. Sharing Your Community Successes and Learnings
Overview of EdmontonCapital City of Alberta, western CanadaFifth largest municipality in CanadaBlue sky and sunshine through all seasonsA booming, vibrant city that bustles with arts, theatre, cultural events: festivals, world’s largest mall, sports teams
Photo provided by Edmonton.com
Overview of EdmontonCultural Capital of CanadaKnown as Festival City River valley is an enormous band of natural green space 22 times larger than Central Park in New York City, filled with parks and trails
Edmonton’s New VisionEdmonton is a city of:
EnergyDesign - urban, architectural, environmentalDestination that links North America with the Arctic and AsiaRecreation and artsMany cultures, educational opportunities, all political and social orientations
Overview of Edmonton
Current population 730,372Experiencing rapid population growth:
Increased by 15% from 1996 to 2006
Expected to increase by 51% by 2041 0
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400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041
Edmonton Population 1996-2041
Overview on Edmonton
Current issues :
Tight labour market - increased demand for youth and foreign workersIncreasing housing costs, lack of affordable housingRising consumer prices/construction costsIncreasing environmental impacts
Edmonton’s Seniors Demographics 11% of population is age 65 yrs or overSeniors population (55+) is growing:2008 - two of ten 2041 - three of ten
More seniors are coming to Edmonton:8,708 moved to Edmonton6,803 moved away
Edmonton’s Seniors Demographics95% of seniors live in private dwellings5% in long-term care settings
Edmonton’s seniors are diverse, multicultural, multiracial:35% seniors 75 yrs.+ - were born outside of Canada
Edmonton’s Seniors DemographicsFastest growth of older seniors(with 229% increase by 2041)
With aging in place, more seniors in suburbs
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200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041
Population Projections by Selected Age Group2006-2041
0-19 20-54 55+
Edmonton’s Seniors ServicesCity Council’s Seniors Portfolio
Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
Community Services Department
Edmonton’s Seniors ServicesSeniors Portfolio
Edmonton’s City Council - focused effort on seniorsLinda Sloan – City Councillor with Seniors Portfolio
Community Services Seniors Coordinator Brenda WongMain City contact for seniors issuesSupports all City departments regarding seniors issues
Edmonton’s Seniors ServicesEdmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
Increases coordination and capacity of organizations providing social support and recreation services to seniorsUnified voice on seniors issues
Central information resource on seniorsAddresses seniors issuesBudget and strategic planning input to City CouncilNon-profit organization which receives civic funding
Promising Practices - Seniors
Aging in PlaceElder AbuseSenior Centres/ ProgramsPersonal Emergency PreparednessSenior Friendly Training
SafetyTransportationDiversityHome Support/ HousingArts FestivalAge Friendly Design
Aging in Place StudyStudy
Understand the needs of older seniors (age 85+)Provide future direction
Methodology12 focus groups of 148 seniors3 stakeholder meetingsInterviews (isolated seniors)SurveyLiterature reviewEnvironmental scan
Aging in Place StudyKey Issues
Transportation Information on services/help navigating systemHome adaptations/housing optionsHelp with personal care, home support servicesHome care/health servicesAge friendly designSupport for immigrant seniors
Aging in Place StudyRecommendations: Next Steps
Aging in Place Pilot Projects in the CommunityReview of Outreach ServicesImplement Seniors Transportation RecommendationsDevelop Implementation Plan: coordinated approach with different levels of government and stakeholders
Aging in Place Pilot Projects
Health Services
Businesses
Informal Neighbourhood
Support
Government
Senior Services
Community Groups
SENIORS
Elder AbuseTV Public Service AnnouncementsElder Abuse Intervention Team (tri-partite team with Edmonton Police, Catholic Social Services and Edmonton Community Services) Seniors Help LineProvincial Financial Abuse Legislation
Support to Senior Centres10 year Funding Strategy for Seniors CentresNew Seniors Centre Grant Program: $1.3 million
OperatingMinor Capital GrantFunding for Emerging Seniors Centres
Seniors Friendly™ TrainingTraining for all Transit and Library staffOngoing training workshops for City staffFirst Canadian municipality to receive “Senior Friendly” certification (for City Hall)
Seniors Critical Response ModelNew coordinated approach to address seniors’ safety needs: Community Services, Police, community groups, SafedmontonNew resourcesPersonal follow-upWorkshops
TransportationTwo Seniors Transportation Roundtables in 2007/2008Follow-up plans
New Assisted Transportation ProjectData BaseSocial MarketingTransit Support/OutreachSidewalk, Crosswalk, Bus Shelter ImprovementsRegional Planning
DiversityWorkshop on needs of refugee and immigrant seniors in 2008Developing new resources for seniors groups Information on cultural groups and helpful strategiesSeniors Community Garden Project (SAGE)
Snow AngelsNew recognition program for community volunteersSeniors nominate volunteer Snow Angels350+ Snow Angels in 2008Angels received letter from Mayor, Snow Angel pins, prizes
Creative Age FestivalEdmonton’s newest festival and one of Canada’s largest arts and aging celebrations
“Seniors who are involved in the arts report improved health, fewer doctor’s visits, decreased use of medication, decreased loneliness and depression, and increased morale.” S. Perlstein, 2008
Festival highlighted seniors’ contributions to the arts and the importance of the arts to older adults
Creative Age FestivalFocused on:
visual arts theatre/performancemusicliterary artsFilm
Attracted over 2,000 participants
www.creativeagefestival.ca
Creative Age FestivalHighlights:
Launch celebrationFree SymposiumTen free art workshopsTwo film events
Creative Age FestivalFour Community Arts CafesArt Gallery – Free AdmissionCalendar of EventsFestival Party
Senior Services Vision Edmonton’s senior serving agencies –designing broad “age friendly” strategic plan
Nine strategic areasCommunity servicesCommunicationSocial participation/ engagementTransportationHealth careSafety/ securityUrban designHousingIncome security
Fire SummitEdmonton 2008
Aging in Place
50 stakeholders attended:
health care providersbuilding ownersdevelopersfire services personnelsafety code consultantscommunity groups
Identified aging in place issues and potential solutions:
building code changes/ improvementsfire safety informationeducation of housing providers, developers, seniorsfunding for fire safety housing improvements
Seniors Falls PreventionEdmonton Emergency Medical Services implemented comprehensive falls prevention initiative in 2007
Targeted to seniors who have had a fall or are at risk of falling
Seniors Falls PreventionProject included:
Creating database of resources and promising practicesEstablishing referral networkParamedic training, assessment, follow-upNew resources - magnets, display panels, resource informationComprehensive evaluationOne year pilot project in 2007/ 2008
Personal Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
Provincial project to research needs of seniors and help prepare them for a disasterAge Friendly training resources
Edmonton was site of 4-month provincial pilot12 seniors trained to deliver workshops to 150 seniorsOngoing program within the City of Edmonton
Seniors Housing ForumHousing adaptations and housing options –essential to positively “age in place”Housing forumsEdmonton Consortium for Seniors Housing
National RoundtableResource information (universal design)Pilot projects with housing developersCoordinated application process/fundingAge friendly design (new housing)
Age Friendly Urban DesignStrategic Plans: Focus Edmonton, SidewalkStrategy, Great Neighborhoods,Walkability, Smart Choices,Transit, Urban Renewal,Bicycle/Transportation Plan
Inclusive age friendly consultation processes
Support Edmonton’s Vision: livable communities, quality of life
Addresses urban design, policy, programs
Age Friendly Urban Design
Walkability Strategy www.edmonton.ca\walkableAudit Tool: physical design, safety, aestheticsCommunities on Foot: neighbourhood walking maps
Community Initiatives Design CharrettesWalking ClubsWalking MapsWorkshops
Contact InformationSheila Hallett
Executive Director, Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council780-423-5635
Linda SloanCity Councillor, City of Edmonton
www.edmonton.ca
Brenda WongSeniors Coordinator, City of Edmonton
www.edmonton.ca
Sharing Your Successes and
Learnings!
