1. Historic Preservation and Aging in Place PRESERVING PEOPLE, PRESERVING PLACE

3. …the place can benefit from your presence YOU FIND A GOOD PLACE, YOU WANT TO STAY

4. Percentage of people age 60+ who want to remain in their current residence and are confident they will be able to afford to do so Unweighted N=4,272 Weighted N=918,078 Unweighted N=4,509 Weighted N=973,489 Disagree 5% Agree* 94% Very Confident 61% Not Very Confident** 39% Neither/ DK/RF 1% We asked respondents whether they agree or disagree with the following statement: “What I’d really like to do is stay in my current residence for as long as possible.” For people who answered “agree” we calculated the percentage of adults age 60+ who were very confident/not very confident that they will be able to afford to live in their current residence for as long as they would like. *Agree includes those who said Strongly agree or Somewhat agree. **Not Very Confident includes those who said Somewhat confident, Not too confident, Not confident at all, Don’t know, or Refused. Figure 2.1, Indiana § Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information. Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008 § Excludes Area 2 (Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall & St. Joseph Counties) which was surveyed in 2006.

5. NORC = NATURALLY OCCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY …a community that was not originally designed for seniors, but that has a large proportion of residents who are older adults (at least 60 years old). These communities are not created to meet the needs of seniors living independently in their homes, but rather evolve naturally, as adult residents age in place.seniorsliving independently

6. SO WHAT HELPS PEOPLE STAY PUT? Stable employment/income Mobility options available Strong and stable social/familial relationships Access to services Emotional attachment Financial/personal investment A home that works over time

7. “ Changes to your home that allow you to remain independent, prevent accidents, and increase the safety and convenience of your home” HOME MODIFICATIONS

8. 70-98

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10. THE NEED IS HUGE A million Hoosiers with wide range of disabilities 167,000 Hoosiers with visual disabilities 172,000 Hoosiers with hearing disabilities 548,000 Hoosiers have difficulty walking, using stairs 45,000 Hoosiers use wheelchairs 140,000 Hoosiers use canes, walkers, crutches 190,000 Hoosiers with ADL limitations 390,000 Hoosiers with disability-related housework limitation 485,000 Hoosiers with disability-related employment limitation

11. 8 of 10 deaths were persons over age 65 With hip fractures: –24% die within one year –50% return to prior level of independence IN U.S. 9,600 DEATHS FROM FALLS IN THE HOME Yet, 1/3 of these accidents can be prevented by home modification.

12. Percentage of householders age 60+ in housing units with home modification needs* Unweighted N=667 Weighted N=147,283 Unweighted N=4,509 Weighted N=973,489 One or more modification needed 15% No modifications needed 85% Planning to modify 79% Not planning to modify *People were asked whether their current residence needs any significant repairs, modifications, or changes to improve their ability to live there over the next five years. *People who said that their homes need modification were asked if they plan to make the change over the next five years. Figure 3.1, Indiana § Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information. 17% 4% DK/RF Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008 § Excludes Area 2 (Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall & St. Joseph Counties) which was surveyed in 2006. 146,000 19,000

13. TYPE OF MODIFICATION NEEDED Cosmetic/minor repairs Better cooling in the summer Accommodations for disabilities Structural changes/ major repairs Bathroom modification Medical emergency response system Fix problem with insects/rodents Other Better heating in the winter Figure 3.2, Indiana § Unweighted N=4,509 Weighted N=973,489 Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008 § Excludes Area 2 (Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall & St. Joseph Counties) which was surveyed in 2006. 8,760 5,840

14. Addin’ on: Accessory Dwelling Units HOUSING FOR AGING IN PLACE

18. Technical Assistance/Plans Small grants to purchase consultation Workshops and videos Wage subsidies for eligible employees Produced 75 ADU’s in two years! SANTA CRUZ, CA

19. Startin’ from Scratch

21. Movin’ on Up!

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31. Accessible bldg. design Shopping w/in close proximity Drugstores, grocery, & hospitals in close proximity Recreation opportunities Safe, well-designed sidewalks Complete Streets Design on a human scale Provide choices Mixed-use development Preserve urban centers Vibrant public spaces Protect environmental resources Conserve landscapes Design matters LIVABLE COMMUNITIES AARP “Livable Communities” AIA “Principles for Livable Communities”

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39. SO WHAT POLICIES AND ACTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS? HOUSING: Existing built/natural assets Social capital and political will Financial incentives Zoning ordinance revisions Demonstrate market

40. For profit and not for profit community development activities that promote the above features will have access to financial incentives that may include the following: Targeted HUD funding (HOME, CDBG, etc.) Tax abatements Tax credits for service employees living in the zone Housing trust funds, Historic Tax credits Fee waivers (permits, tie-ons, etc.) Low interest loans and grants Parking waivers Density bonuses Targeted services and vendor discounts

41. Lot size waivers Street vacation (street to path) Specialized zoning Community land trust properties Downpayment assistance program Location efficient mortgages Design assistance Efficient development review Tax increment retention for the district Real Estate transfer tax Grants Alternative currencies (e.g. Time Bank) Municipal bonds Marketing and promotional support

42. “ EVERY HUMAN COMMUNITY, IF IT IS TO LAST, MUST EXERT A KIND OF CENTRIPETAL FORCE, HOLDING LOCAL SOIL AND LOCAL MEMORY IN PLACE.” WENDELL BERRY

43. CONTACT INFORMATION Philip B. Stafford, Ph.D. Director, Center on Aging & Community, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana University 1905 N. Range Road Bloomington, IN 47408 812-855-2163 staffor@indiana.edu www.lifetimecommunities.org