Alternative Lifestyles for the Aging

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Alternative Lifestylesfor Aging

Jayla Sanchez-WarrenDRCOGjswarren@drcog.org303.455.1000www.drcog.org

John BinderKEPHARTjohnb@kephart.com303.832.4474www.kephart.com

Tom FanningBoomzaatom.fanning@boomzaa.com303.570.7071www.boomzaa.com

Jill Vitale-AussemCapella Living SolutionsJill.vitale@clsmail.org720.508.8585www.discovercls.org

YOUR GUIDES

BOOMERS ARE DIFFERENT THAN THEIR PARENTS

THE OPTIONS THEIR PARENTS HAD

BOOMER DIFFERENCES

NO WAY!

BOOMER DIFFERENCES

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR ABOUT AGING?

• Isolation• Loss of Independence• Loss of Memory

HOW ARE WE ADDRESSING THOSE

FEARS?

HOW ARE WE ACCOMODATING CHANGES AND

MOVING FORWARD?

CHOICES FOR BOOMERS ARE

APPEARING

NICHE COMMUNITIES

HOME SHARING

CO-HOUSING

INTERGENERATIONAL LIVING

INTERGENERATIONAL PLAYGROUNDS

MACRO VIEWOF AGING

OLDER ADULT POPULATION GROWTHDenver Region

30%Percent of Population 60 and Older

2006: 1st Boomers turn 60

AVERAGE ANNUAL GROWTH(2010-2020)

Total Colorado Population

CO Population, ages 65-74

US Population, ages 65-74

60+ POPULATION(2014-2024)

Arapah

Boulder

Broomfield

Clear C

Denver

Douglas

Gilpin

Jeffers

20,00040,00060,00080,000

100,000120,000140,000160,000180,000200,000

20142024

County

DRCOG Region

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

800,000

75+ POPULATION(2014-2024)

Arapah

Boulder

Broomfield

Clear C

Denver

Douglas

Gilpin

Jeffers

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

20142024

County

DRCOG Region

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

TOTAL POPU-LATION

Under 18 yrs

Under 5 yrs

5-13 yrs 14-17 yrs 18-64 yrs 18-24 yrs 25-44 yrs 45-64 yrs 65+ yrs 85+ yrs0%

41.5% 35.0% 33.4% 36.6% 33.7% 27.8% 28.7% 33.4%21.6%

120.1%

231.1%

Projected Rates of Growth (2010-2050) by Age Group – U.S.

AGING – THE NEW NORMAL

• Increased awareness of the impact of an aging population

• Housing • Community Development • Transportation • Collaboration and Partnership

CHANGES WE ARE SEEING

• What does it mean when 1 in 4 will be over 60 by 2030?

• What will be the impact on our communities our government, on individuals?

• How will it affect workforce, tax base, service delivery, transportation and housing?

• What do we need to do to prepare?

MORE AWARENESS, MORE QUESTIONS

BOOMER BOND

HOUSING ISSUES

• Older adults prefer to remain in their homes and communities

• Consumer demand for age-friendly design often comes when there is an immediate need • Lack of range of housing options in many communities• Lack of affordable housing alternatives

– One-third spend too much on housing

MOBILITY AND ACCESS ISSUES

• Current system is auto-dominated• Nationally 21% of 65+ do not drive• Limited public transportation options/cost of specialized transit• Men outlive their driving years by 7 years, Women by 10 • Neighborhood impact on older adults • Walking as physical activity

Together: Opportunity to move toward effective implementation

Civic engagement

Social engagement

Financial and Legal

Recreation needs

Caregiver burden

Variety of housing op-tions

Availability of quality affordable housing

20102015

BEST PRACTICE: PAIR WITH CASOA

BOOMER BOND ASSESTMENT COMMUNITIES (11)

• New zoning and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance in communities

• Additional senior housing added to housing authority portfolios

• Redesign of community website – clearer path for older adults looking for services

• Activation and increased effectiveness of local Senior Commission

• More senior oriented projects in comprehensive plans

EARLY SUCCESSES

• Aging conversation more personal than most planning topics May alienate some and be a great motivator for others

• Comprehensive assessment can be overwhelming Few (if any) instances of single staff capacity Small steps, incremental change and the aging “lens” are

key successes• Every community/circumstance is different• Regional resources can advance local

initiatives – but not without challenges

LESSONS LEARNED SO FAR…

ADDRESSING ISOLATION

• Nationally 11 million or 28 % of people over 65 live alone

• Isolation increases the risk of mortality• Feelings of loneliness can negatively impact

physical health • Isolation and loneliness contribute to cognitive

decline and risk of dementia• Social isolation makes people more vulnerable

to elder abuse• LGBT seniors are more likely to be socially

isolated

• Identify where and who are isolated• Make transportation available • Promote a sense of purpose• Encourage dinning with others • Develop neighborhood groups• Make adaptive equipment available • Encourage travel training • Encourage hearing and vision exams• Reach out and support a caregiver

WAYS TO HELP AVOID ISOLATION

• Change is constant • What works for one group of

older adults does not work for all

• Don’t forget the old, old • Planning for older adults can

help us all• We are all future old people … if we are lucky

THINGS TO REMEMBER

NEW THINKING

• Staffing crunch• Health status• Boomers becoming renters• Isolation

IS AGING IN PLACE THE ANSWER FOR EVERYONE?

• Community• Purpose• Re-powerment• A new view of aging

CREATING “WANT TO”COMMUNITIES

COMMUNITY

PURPOSE

RE-POWERMENT

A NEW VIEW OF AGING

NEW WAY OF LIVING

OUR VALUES

• Trust• Integrity• Inspiration• Transformation• Dignity/Honor/Love

OUR VALUES

Lives that work. Those, regardless of age, who are drawn to experiencing meaningful connections with like-valued, and perhaps differently minded, others. Those who are investing forward in themselves, in their communities, and in their own visions of what’s possible. Those who believe we can each do our part to help bring out the best in each other as human beings. Those who desire an exhilarating, sustaining and highly enriching future for us all. Those who want to experience a community of people…not just houses.

WHO WE’RE FORWHO WE’RE FOR

OUR UNWAVERING LANGUAGEOUR UNWAVERING LANGUAGE

WE MAY BE FOR ALMOST “NO ONE”

There's a huge difference between "no one" and almost no one.Perhaps almost no one will become a resident in one of our communities…Or become a true fan…Or tell someone else about our work and offerings…Or push us to make our work ever better…The chances that everyone is going to applaud us, never mind even become aware we exist, are virtually nil. Forget trying to be all things in order to please everyone and end up reaching no one.Better to focus on and delight almost no one.

Adapted from Seth Godin

WE MAY BE FOR ALMOST “NO ONE”

IDEAL COMPANY PARTNER

Essential “Culture” Attributes:‐ Kind - Eager‐ Supportive - Enthusiastic‐ Flexible - Generous‐ Committed - Trusting‐ Energetic - Trustworthy‐ Creative - Respectful- Positively Engaged - Rigorous- Forgiving - Fun- Collaborative - Honorable

Essential Partnership Attributes:Each partner has and demonstrates:- a consistent awareness of and connection to Our Values- a diligent, uplifting, and tireless readiness- an active and on-going participation and presence in the process- a consistent practice of integrity- an openness for innovation- a willingness to be connected with and contribute to the Vision for the

long term as long as it serves them to do so- a commitment to camaraderie with all other partner/s and

stakeholders- a practiced skill to bring the Vision into reality- an unwavering belief in the Vision and an “all in” approach to support

its success

HOME MEETS GENUINE HOSPITALITY

The Community- Life enriching…a focus on well-being in all respects- Resident commitment…Preferred Lifestyle Deposits- Co-Creative…helping shape the on-going character of the neighborhood

The Program- On-site 21st century “facilitative” Concierge-style director- Personalized hospitality…a light touch…just the right touch- Community enrichment- Shared vehicles/Shared bicycles

The Real Estate- Smaller, “human” scale…+/- 50 dwellings- Flexible neighborhood design- “Right-sized” homes- Choice of “smart environment”- “Cool” gathering spaces

The Experience- Relief/Ease- Connection/Belonging- Support/Satisfaction

HOME MEETS GENUINE HOSPITALITY

CREATING COMMUNITYCREATING COMMUNITY

THE DATATHE DATA

THE DATA

Town/ Total* Age Groups* Innovators/**

Municipality Population 45 - 69Early

AdoptersArvada 116,516 39,850 6,376Boulder 86,838 19,918 3,187

Castle Rock 32,215 8,900 1,424Centennial 100,377 36,660 5,866Colorado Springs 408,798 121,381 19,421Denver 600,158 149,080 23,853

Englewood 31,000 9,078 1,452Erie 18,135 5,676 908

Fort Collins 78,431 15,928 2,548Golden 19,500 6,104 977

Greenwood Village 15,000 4,695 751

Highlands Ranch 96,713 27,535 4,406

Lafayette 25,000 7,825 1,252Lakewood 144,578 38,927 6,228Littleton 90,364 29,050 4,648

Lone Tree 12,000 3,756 601Longmont 79,114 23,593 3,775Louisville 19,000 5,947 952

Northglenn 37,000 11,581 1,853Parker 47,000 14,711 2,354

Westminster 108,500 33,961 5,434Wheatridge 30,500 9,547 1,527

Totals: 2,196,737 623,702 99,792

*Google Population Tool + Suburban Stats.org **Market Adoption Calculation

THE DATA

LOCATIONSLOCATIONS

IDEAL SITESIDEAL SITES

QUOTES

“If our intentions resonate with the movement of the

whole…then let them come to fruition.” ---Dr. Amit Goswami

“It’s the exchange of aliveness that keeps us vital.” ---Mark Nepo

“If it’s not impossible…then it must be possible” ---Tom Fanning

QUOTES

Jayla Sanchez-WarrenDRCOGjswarren@drcog.org303.455.1000www.drcog.org

John BinderKEPHARTjohnb@kephart.com303.832.4474www.kephart.com

Tom FanningBoomzaatom.fanning@boomzaa.com303.570.7071www.boomzaa.com

Jill Vitale-AussemCapella Living SolutionsJill.vitale@clsmail.org720.508.8585www.discovercls.org

QUESTIONS?