Llc Overview Presentation 11 2009 W Pics

“Lifelong Living Communities”

an initiative of CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions

There’s No Place Like Home!


Lifelong Living Communities - defined

… are elder friendly, where older adults are vitally involved, supportedand valued. It is a place where elders truly feel they are “at home.”


Lifelong Living Communities - Why create an elder friendly community?

• One in four people (over 20% of the population) will be over age 60 by 2025.

• Older adults vote, contribute, donate and volunteer more than younger persons

• Older adults overwhelmingly (94%) desire to remain independent and live in their homes and communities

• Promoting communities as “elder friendly” helps in attracting new business and maintaining a skilled workforce

• What is good for seniors is good for everyone

“Our population is aging because seniors are the fastest growing population in the world!” … www.seniorliving.com, AARP, US World & News, and others


Lifelong Living Communities – a checklist

Homes are ‘visit-able” Affordable housing options, i.e. single, multi-family,

multi-individual Quality nursing homes available Home modification services available and

affordable

HOUSING:



Elders can get transportation when they need it Elders can get transportation to elective activities

as well as medical appointments Transportation is affordable Assisted elder transportation is available

TRANSPORTATION:



Sufficient places to sit down Streets and addresses are well marked Signage readable to elder eyes Stoplights timed to allow elders time to cross Wide and well-maintained sidewalks

INFRASTRUCTURE:



Low and easily navigated curbs Sufficient parking close to stores, churches, etc. Sufficient and well-placed handicapped parking

INFRASTRUCTURE:



Information & referral services easily found A hospital or clinic in the community Affordable chore & handyman services available Affordable home-delivered meals available

SERVICES:



Friendly visiting/phone call services available In-home nursing services available Information and training services for caregivers

available Caregiver respite services available

SERVICES:



Job opportunities for elders Volunteering opportunities for elders Mentoring opportunities for elders

VOLUNTEER/WORK OPPORTUNITIES:



An accessible grocery and pharmacy in town Businesses sensitive to the needs of elders Home delivery of groceries, toiletries and drugs

available

SHOPPING:



Opportunities for education/lifelong learning Cultural/social events planned with elders in mind

(i.e. timing, location, etc.) Opportunities for exercise and recreation Active senior center Generations interact in the community

SOCIAL & CULTURAL:



Elders treated with friendliness and respect Elders looked upon as assets in the community Elders recruited for civic involvement Community educated about the needs and strengths

of elders

VALUES:


Lifelong Living Communities – home modifications, a priority

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, works with local community development corporations to help seniors continue to access their home safely and comfortably so they can age-in-place.

On south Dawson, Hubert and Juanita, both in the 70’s, have lived in their home for almost 30 years. She is mobile only via wheelchair or walker. A crumbling, 4’ x 8 ‘ sheet of plywood laid over the front steps, without handrail or guardrail, was used for wheelchair access. CICOA called SEND who using CDBG funding to pour a concrete pad in the back to seal a basement window leak. SEND, then sloped it for wheelchair use. CICOA installed a new wheelchair ramp in front, added grab bars in the bathroom, handrails along steps inside back porch, and a wheelchair threshold to the front door.


Home Modifications – a priority

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Llc Overview Presentation 11 2009 W Pics