Rensselaer County Unified Family Services Department for the Aging Kathleen M. Jimino County Executive Planning for the Future and the Effects of the Aging “Baby Boomers” Project 2015

Overview of OFA Definition of an Office for the Aging: Mission: We perform three important activities for persons aged 60 and over: -What we do -What we’re called -Identify/create -Administer -Advocate A A A

History of Older Americans Act Federal legislation enacted in 1965 Federal level: –Created Administration on Aging (part of the Department of Health & Human Services) State level: –State units on aging Local level: –655 Area Agencies on Aging in U.S. (59 in NYS) –Rensselaer County authorized by legislation in 1973.

Services of OFA Access & Linking R.O.U.S.E. – Advocacy – Transportation – Escort

Services of OFA Access & Linking –Information and Assistance –Case Management –Outreach

Services of OFA Long-Term Care & Health Related Services –Expanded In-Home Services for Elderly –Caregiver Respite Program –Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Program –Ombudsman

Services of OFA Nutrition Services –Congregate Meals –Home Delivered Meals –Nutrition Education –Nutrition Counseling

Services of OFA Community Based Services –Elder abuse –Legal Services –Employment services –Wellness programs –Weatherization & energy related programs

What In the World Is TRIAD? TRIAD formally began in 2000 Three-way commitment Nationally recognized program

Purpose of TRIAD To develop, expand, and implement effective crime prevention and education programs for older community members. To enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to older persons.

Programs of TRIAD File of Life Senior Community Surveys Annual Safe Seniors Conference at HVCC TRIAD Record of Personal Information Track Important State & Federal Legislation “SAFE HOME” Program - Alzheimer’s Tracking Program

The Graying of the Baby Boom Generation Born: What are the impacts of the aging of the Baby Boomers?

Never Before Have So Many Lived For So Long 2/3 of all of the people who have lived to age 65 are alive today! Factoid:

Population Statistics According to the US Census the 65+ population numbered 35 million in % of the US population will be 65+ by 2030, up from 12% in 2000 Between the 65+ population is expected to continue to grow at a rate twice that of the general population

Our Frail Elders The most rapid growth between is expected to occur among the oldest & frailest population groups (85+ up 28.2%, Impaired up 16.6%) Between 2000 and 2040 the 85+ population will grow from 4.3 million to 19.4 million

Rensselaer County Population Trends

For every person 65+ who leaves New York… 2 jobs leave with them. Factoid:

Rensselaer County Population Shifts % Rensselaer County’s population is expected to decline 4.2% overall between 2000 and 2015.

Rensselaer County Expectations + 24% + 20% However, the population is clearly going to be aging -- with a 24% increase in those over 60, and a 20% increase in those over 85.

Trend # 1 - Aging Changing Age Structure Look from the top graph (2000) to the bottom graph (2015). As the “bulge” in this graph moves upwards over time, you can see our population becoming collectively older. POPULATION PYRAMID FOR RENSSELAER COUNTY 2000 POPULATION PYRAMID FOR RENSSELAER COUNTY 2015

Effects of the “Baby Boomers” Boomers plan to work longer than previous generations. Boomers plan to remain connected to their communities. Boomers have more diversity. Boomers resist age-defined categories.

Effects of the “Baby Boomers” 80% of “Baby Boomers” say they will work in retirement… 40% because they want to; 40% because they have to.

Implications of Aging "Boomers” Dramatic increase in Alzheimer’s Disease. Assistance needed with Activities of Daily Living. Nutrition related health problems. Challenge of 3-4 generations. Strain on health and long-term-care delivery systems.

How will these changes effect us? Ratio of Workers to Retirees? Look of the Work Force? Strain on Delivery of Services? Housing Needs? Transportation Needs? Other Unmet Needs? Unforeseen Needs? How Do We Meet Them?

The ratio of aged 65+ to homecare worker will increase from 7:1 to 24:1 between 2000 and 2050 The ratio of workers to those aged 65+ will decrease by approximately 33% between 2000 and 2050

Addressing the challenge: What can we do now to prepare for the changes? What can we plan to do tomorrow to keep pace with the changes?

That’s All Folks!!! Any Questions??? Please fill out 2-sided sheet and return it to me. Please take the other sheet and return it to me later this week. Thanks for your attention!

Rensselaer County Unified Family Services Department for the Aging Kathleen M. Jimino County Executive Planning for the Future and the Effects of the Aging “Baby Boomers” Project 2015