1. Strategic Plan for Aging Well in Jefferson County
Susan Franklin, Program Manager Jefferson County Human Services

2. Why Did We Do It? THE SENIOR POPULATION IS GOING TO DOUBLE BY 2030
IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

3. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation (10 slides – 1950 to 2040)

4. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation
1960

5. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation
1970
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6. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation
1980
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7. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation
1990
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8. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation
2000
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9. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation
2010
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10. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation
2020
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11. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation
2030
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12. Aging of the U.S. Baby Boomer Generation
2040

14. Jefferson County Aging Well Project
VISION
Jefferson County: A thriving community for aging well.
MISSION
To develop and implement strategies creating inclusive, livable communities through sustainable partnerships and integrated services.

15. What Is It? Two plus year planning process
Multiple year implementation process ( )
Appointed Leadership Committee is guiding project
Funding has come from:
Jefferson County Human Services
Colorado Department of Transportation
Rose Community Foundation
Many Partners

16. Leadership Committee St. Anthony Hospital Colorado Commission on Aging
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning
Lutheran Family Services
InnovAge
Seniors’ Resource Center
Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Consumers including members representing the Latino and GLBT communities
Jefferson County Council on Aging
Veterans Services
Columbine Community Village
Build Responsible Institute
The ARC-Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin

17. Leadership Committee Jefferson County Community Development
City of Lakewood Senior Services
Volunteers of America
Parks and Recreation Centers
The Legal Center for Elderly and People with Disabilities
Jefferson County Workforce Center
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
Adult Protection
Options for Long Term Care
Jefferson County Human Services
BrightStar Care
Mullins Youngdahl Design Company
LiveWell Wheat Ridge
Life Point Realty
Urbitecture

18. Aging Well Organizational Chart

19. First Year Ascertained what Jefferson County has in place
Developed maps to guide our work in collaboration with Planning and Zoning
Each workgroup prepared a report:
Past trends
Future trends
Strengths and Assets
Gaps in Services
Priority Areas
Sought additional funding

20. Second Year Based on gaps and needs identified in first year:
Promising Practices nationally and internationally
Strategic Plan: who, what, where, when
Funding
Champions in the Community
Jefferson County Summit on Aging, June 16, 2010 (and beyond)

21. Housing Workgroup Housing Options Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Co-Housing (Nationally, Co one of the most)
Shared Housing
Multi-Generational Housing
Affordability
Retrofits (including empty or declining malls)
Visitability and Universal Design
Assisted Living Facilities
Nursing Homes
Visitability: Lafayette, Co (2007 requiring 25% of units) and Arvada (2005 requiring 15%) (both are mandate based)
Mandatory vs. Incentive Based
No step entrance costs about $400. Here? $17,000-$27,000
Co –housing: Co has 16. Calif, Washington and Mass have more.

22. From the CASOA: Unincorporated Jefferson County
42% Response Rate
98% Registered to vote
97% Voted in the 2009 election
$340 M Estimated annual economic contribution of older adults
81 Average rating of Jefferson County as a place to live
69 Average rating of Jefferson County as a place to retire
51 Average rate of overall services for older adults

23. CASOA, cont. 38 Average rating of affordable, quality housing
45 Average rating of housing options
5% Increase from 2005 of those having at least minor problems finding housing to suit their needs

24. At least a minor issue 31% Affording their property taxes
30% Affording medications
29% Having enough money
48% Difficulty maintaining their yards
54% Difficulty with housework
43% Difficulty maintaining their home
38% Hours spent providing care to someone over 60 (10% over hours per week)

25. Benefits to Seniors of ADUs
Move in with or near family (Important!)
Remain on their property and rent out
home to supplement fixed income
Age in place
House a caretaker
Convenience (transportation, doctors, groceries, churches)
Delay institutional living (costly to society)

26. Community Benefits of ADUs
Smart Growth/Urban Infill Housing
Increases Rental Options and Overall Housing Supply
Maximizes Existing Infrastructure
Environmentally Friendly
Solution for Housing Needs for Seniors

27. Opposition to ADUs
Decreases in Property Values and Neighborhood Character
Parking
Water/Utilities
Overwhelm Existing Infrastructure

28. Research Shows
About 1 ADU per year per 1000 single-family households/1.2 persons
Properties better maintained if owner lives there
Affects on property value: Depends
Craft your ordinance
Survey Residents
Arvada (2007), Golden (2010), Lakewood (2013)

29. How Will This Effect Your Business or Where You Work or Personally?
Will there be more people driving on the road during the day and less at night?
Will there be more people going to lunch vs. dinner?
How can I be more sensitive to my employee who is caring for an elderly parent?
Will there be more people willing to volunteer? What kind of incentives could I provide older volunteers?
What type of civil and criminal issues are seniors dealing with? How can I help?

30. How Will This Effect Your Business or Where You Work or Personally?
What can individuals and employers do to help an older person stay in their home?
Are the sidewalks around my business or house suitable for people to walk in order to catch a bus?
How is the lighting in my parking lot? Is it conducive to people feeling safe?
Are there enough classes/civic activities for older people to be engaged?
What are the housing options in the city?

31. Website jeffco.us/adultsvc Aging Well Jefferson County or Google
CASOAs, Report and Strategic Plans and other
materials can be found on the website

32. Susan Franklin, Program Manager
Contact Information
Susan Franklin, Program Manager
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