Age-Friendly Communities

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1 Age-Friendly Communities

2 Age-Friendly Communities Communities that encourage and sustain the independence and active participation of its older residents profits from their experience and commitment.

3 Age-Friendly Communities Facts By 2036, one-quarter of Ontario s population will be over % of our older residents experience some form of impairment or limitation of daily active living. Independence is essential to successful and healthy aging.

4 Age-Friendly Communities Challenges: Cities can be difficult environments to grow old. Accessibility physical, cognitive, sensory, chronic health. Homes and public spaces are often built with a different generation in mind.

5 Age-Friendly Communities Opportunities: Older adults committed, long-term residents of their communities Contribute time, experience, financial resources, energy to local projects and organizations. Older residents are a valuable form of social, economic and physical capital.

6 Age-Friendly Communities Objectives To assess City of Waterloo's capacity to support the independence of its older residents and support their active contribution to the life of their community. WHO Age-Friendly Cities Checklist Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Transportation Housing Respect and Social Inclusion Community & Health Services Social Participation Civic Participation & Employment Communication & Information Livable Communities Evaluation Guide General Neighbourhood Assessment Transportation Housing Caring Community Health Services Recreation and Cultural Facilities Walkability Safety & Security Shopping

7 WHO Survey Results Outdoor Spaces & Buildings Average Rating: High Ratings: Low Ratings: Clean and pleasant public areas, Sufficient, well maintained and safe green spaces, Good outdoor lighting, Well signed, safe and accessible public buildings. Driver behaviour towards pedestrians, Cyclist behaviour separation from pedestrians, Public toilet accessibility & cleanliness.

8 WHO Survey Results Transportation Average Rating: High Ratings: Low Ratings: Visible and well placed traffic signs. Network access to diverse areas of the city. Driver Behaviour. Patron Behaviour.

9 WHO Survey Results Housing Average Rating: High Ratings: Low Ratings: Home maintenance and support services, Construction quality, Level interiors, Home modification availability. Specialized affordable housing, Rental housing affordability & availability, General affordable housing.

10 WHO Survey Results Social Participation Average Rating: High Ratings: Low Ratings: Diverse activities & events, Convenient times & locations, Affordable, Oriented towards individuals & groups. Outreach to include at risk/socially isolated people.

11 WHO Survey Results Community and Health Services Average Rating: High Ratings: Low Ratings: Home care, health & community support services - quality, availability, accessibility Safe & accessible community facilities, Respectful staff. Affordability

12 WHO Survey Results Respect and Social Inclusion Average Rating: High Ratings: Low Ratings: Courteous service staff, Age appropriate settings, Senior recognition - past/present social contributions. School engagement, Equality of access to services

13 WHO Survey Results Civic Participation & Employment Average Rating: High Ratings: Low Ratings: Volunteer opportunities for seniors, Private/public groups facilitate senior membership, Workplaces adapted to needs of impaired people. Self-employment options, Ageist hiring practices.

14 WHO Survey Results Communication & Information Average Rating: High Ratings: Low Ratings: Information is accessible and well disseminated, Clear print and verbal communication, Wide availability of computing facilities. Clarity of telephone answering services, Electronic equipment adapted to seniors needs.

15 Overall Assessment WHO Results Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Transportation Housing Respect and Social Inclusion Community & Health Services Social Participation Civic Participation & Employment Communication & Information Livable Communities Evaluation Guide General Neighbourhood Assessment Transportation Housing Caring Community Health Services Recreation and Cultural Facilities Walkability Safety & Security Shopping

16 Overall Assessment Issues Requiring Attention Affordability Behaviour Walkability Social Integration Aren t we sort of isolating ourselves as seniors, and is that a good thing? When you want to have a community of just seniors, I think the seniors are losing out on new ideas, I mean you have to keep your mind open.