An Aging Population Active Planning for Active Aging

Agenda Demographics Who are the Boomers New age in aging Best practices Gap analysis & brainstorming

What is Active Aging? Recognizing the wide range of capacities and resources among older people Anticipating and responding flexibly to aging- related needs and preferences Respecting their decisions and lifestyle choices Protecting those who are most vulnerable; and Promoting their inclusion in and contribution to all areas of community life

People & Trends Cary overall Population –1960: 3,356 –2012 Estimate: 142,910 (10/1/12) –2035 Projection: 184,870 Changing Population –Median Age = 36.7 In 2011; Was 33.7 In 2000 –Fastest Growing Segment Of Cary Population Is Of Retirement Age 20.7% Of Total Population Is Over Age 55 (Source: 2011 ACS) –The Percentage Of Persons Over 65 As A Portion Of The Town’s Population Increased from 12% In 2000 to 22% In 2011 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________

“Boomers” ( ) 78.2 million in the U.S. (50% women) 25% of the population in every state 48% of all households in the U.S. are headed by boomers 40% of boomers expect their adult children to move back in with them 30% of boomers expect their parents to live with them By 2050, the number of people 65+ will double

New Age in Aging Encore careers Delayed retirement Great recession Competing financial commitments 25% no retirement savings

Generational Changes “Glam-ma not Grandma” "The Boomers are the transition between old and new.“ – William Frey, Brookings Institution

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________ Building on Success

Age-Friendly Audits 8 key features: Outdoor spaces & buildings Transportation Housing Social Participation Respect & social inclusion Civic participation & employment Communication & Information Community & health services

Outdoor Spaces & Buildings Arlington’s Vision “Arlington will be a diverse and inclusive world-class urban community with secure, attractive residential and commercial neighborhoods where people unite to form a caring, learning, participating, sustainable community in which each person is important.” Experience Amenities Connectivity Building orientation Universal Design

Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance Accessibility Education

Housing Lennar Homes Age in Place Affordability Paradigm shift New housing trends

Social Participation “The program gives older adults the opportunity to be vibrant, active, and more engaged in their community. As a result, the whole community is stronger.” – Cora Foley, Community Leader for Senior Center Without Walls Accessible/Affordable Facility Trends Boomer-influenced Programming

Civic Participation Employment Volunteerism Public decision-making Engagement strategies

Respect & Social Inclusion Home About the Database Contact FAQ Search Tips Age-Friendly NYC College Link Connecting older New Yorkers to educational and cultural opportunities at NYC-area colleges and universities Avoid stereotypes (CARY) Be accommodating Start a conversation End with an invitation

Communication & Information A new study from Pew Internet found that between April 2009 and May 2010, social networking site usage grew 88% among Internet users aged 55-64, and the 65 and older group's social networking presence grew 100% in the same time frame.

Community Support & Health Services Health Service availability –Facilities –Range of needs Home & Support Services Caregiver support Emergency planning & care Senior Education

Community Support & Health Services Health Service availability –Facilities –Range of needs Home & Support Services Caregiver support Emergency planning & care Senior Education

Pulling it all together: Brainstorming Session Gap Analysis: Where do we go from here? Next Steps