Progress Report Age-Friendly Sarasota County

(May 2015 — December 2017)

September 2018

Age-Friendly Sarasota County Progress Report 2018

Prepared by: Dr. Kathy Black, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee

Funded by: The Patterson Foundation & the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee

Design Credits: Jordan Noyes, B.A.

W elcome to the 2018 Age-Friendly Sarasota Progress Report. This publication provides an update about our community’s progress

toward the Goals, Objectives and Strategies across eight community features identified in the Age-Friendly Sarasota Action Plan — a comprehensive document co-created with residents of Sarasota County. Now completing the inaugural year of our Implementation Phase, this Progress Report reviews how our age-friendly efforts are identified and measured — and how all Sarasota County residents can contribute to the age-friendliness of our community.

As you will see documented in the report, there is much to celebrate. Across all areas of community life, age-friendly progress is evident throughout our governmental programs and policies, and also via the services and practices of our businesses and nonprofit organizations. Moreover, our community has greatly benefited from the broader regional, state and national efforts of multiple groups and industries, as well as emergent and e-based options that enhance our ability to live fully throughout our lives. Of course the efforts of individuals and small groups also greatly contribute to our overall progress. It is important to remember that no act is too small to make a difference in our community! To inspire action, this Progress Report also identifies a variety of easy, no-cost and low cost ideas for consideration in how each of us can contribute to

all areas of our age-friendly community. Together we can better enabling our families, friends and neighbors to thrive throughout their lives. We look forward to the possibilities that ensue.

Though extensive, the Goals, Objectives and Strategies identified are neither static nor complete. That is, age-friendly efforts are ongoing and co-created by all community stakeholders — and that’s all of us! Therefore, we look forward to your ongoing interest, ideas and actions that contribute to our collective age-friendly journey.

Sincerely,

Kathy Black Principal Investigator, Age-Friendly Sarasota

Professor, University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee

PHOTO: Designation Celebration, May 6, 2015. Age-Friendly

Sarasota partners: (L to R) Dennis Stover, USFSM; Debra

Jacobs, The Patterson Foundation; William Clark, AARP

Florida; Carolyn Mason, Sarasota County Board of County

Commissioners; Kathy Black, USFSM; Cory Livingston,

Florida Department of Elder Affairs; Kathy Hyer, Florida

Policy Exchange Center on Aging, USF; and Kathleen Hall,

Sarasota County Seniors Advisory Council

Age-Friendly Sarasota aims to enhance community features that optimize the health and social, civic and intellectual capital of all residents and engage everyone as a stakeholder in our collective longevity.

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In 2015, Sarasota County became Florida’s first community to join the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities — part of an international effort to create supportive social and physical environments that promote active, healthy and engaged living for persons of all ages and abilities.

The WHO model outlines a five-year framework for communities to become age-friendly across four phases: 1) Assessment; 2) Planning; 3) Implementation; and 4) Evaluation.

Our Journey to Date Began with assessing the aspirations

and assets of our community:

Led to the co-creation of actionable goals for improvement:

And continues by advancing and measuring

our collective efforts...

Planning

Assessment

Implementation &

Evaluation

2015

2020

2018

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The Action Plan

The Community Report

Age-Friendly Sarasota Journey

Age-Friendly Sarasota is strengths-focused, building upon our community’s unique assets across multiple sectors and the aspirations of Sarasota County residents regarding community

features of the built, social and service environment that enhance livability for people across the life course.

Age-Friendly Sarasota Model

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“A society for all ages is multigenerational. It is not fragmented, with youths, adults and older persons going their separate ways. Rather, it is age-inclusive, with different generations recognizing

— and acting upon — their commonality of interest.”

Secretary General of the United Nations

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Sarasota County Population Pyramid

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Future-Focused

looks beyond the present by explicitly recognizing and planning for the demographic projections ahead.

Optimizing Opportunities

seizes upon positive and serendipitous possibilities that leverage current practices across any of the eight domains.

Relevant, Participatory, Actionable Research

utilizes data that represents the “authentic” voice of our community and leads beyond learnings to “next steps.”

Assets & Aspirations-Centered

builds upon our collective strengths, preferences of residents and existing best practices across all domains and sectors.

Livable Community Tenets

creates public surroundings that are safe, secure and affordable for all people as they age and interact in community life.

Longevity & Well-Being Throughout Life Course

promotes opportunities for health and wellbeing and supportive community services across all life stages and abilities.

Accountable in Capturing Progress

involves tracking or measuring actions, processes, outputs and outcomes that demonstrate change and impact.

Grassroots Engagement Across the Communityenables participation of all people to enhance the livability of their homes and neighborhoods.

Engaging all Generations

implements intentional programming or practices that foster reciprocal sharing across people of all ages.

Sustainable and Embraced by Communityembeds age-friendly efforts via mission and vision statements as well as operational practices.

Age-Friendly Sarasota‘s progress can be gleaned from the efforts of multiple sectors across our community — including people, organizations, businesses and government — whose activities align with any of the attributes illustrated in our tagline: “FOR ALL AGES”

Capturing Age-Friendly Progress

By the Numbers*

37,637 Website visits

9,409 Persons reached at events

1,233 Facebook followers

1,172 Residents participated in study

668 Twitter followers

182 Presentations

104 Blogs

42 Newspaper stories

42 Online publications

31 Newsletters

22 Television appearances

* May 6, 2015 — December 31,2017

On October 28, 2017, 4,011 people participated in the nation’s first

Age-Friendly Festival sponsored by The Patterson Foundation.

Engaging the community through education is a core role of Age-Friendly Sarasota. Since our launch, age-friendly community features and practices were shared in groups both large and small and far and wide.

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Tracking Age-Friendly Efforts

Age-Friendly Sarasota can track its progress to date by using AARP’s Livability Index. The infographic map shows Sarasota County’s overall Livability Index scores by zip code in 2017 and also denotes changes compared to 2015.

The AARP Livability score is on a scale of 1 — 100. A score of 50 is average.

Scores are calculated across each of the seven categories from a series of public data sources as well as a review of each community’s existing policies.

The Livability Index can be accessed here.

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Tracking Age-Friendly Progress

Civic Participation & Employment

Our goal is to enhance opportunities for civic and economic engagement.

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Age-Friendly Civic Participation and Employment includes options for paid work, entrepreneurship, post-retirement training, volunteering, valued opportunities and the chance for residents of all ages

to engage in the creation of policies relevant to their lives.

Sarasota County residents report a myriad of factors that both support and impede their ability to

contribute to civic matters and the workforce. Civic engagement includes involvement in community

life that extends beyond our day-to-day activities, such as volunteering, becoming politically active,

voting or working on committees. This form of participation is especially important for those in the

retirement years, who are eager to become more involved. With employment, the ability to remain

employed or find new employment not only provides economic security, but also benefits employers

who recognize the experience and commitment that older employees bring to the workplace.

Background

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“This is really a cool place where you can be old, have a paid job, and you can have a volunteer job, but some of those jobs can be physically demanding for a senior.”1

1Quotes paraphrased from focus group data.

2Data collected from survey.

86% 80%

Sarasota County residents who report the importance of a range of volunteer activities and information on available local volunteer

opportunities.2

Summary of Progress

There has been many notable efforts to enhance the availability, awareness and access to meaningful volunteer, decision-making and employment opportunities for people of varying ages and capacities. According to the AARP Livability Index, Sarasota County boasts 7.3 organizations for civic involvement across a range of industries per 10,000 persons which is higher than the national average. In addition, more than ten percent of adults age 65 and older are employed in Sarasota County and their numbers have grown between 2015 and 2016. Career SunCoast offers specialized services for persons age 50 and older seeking employment — and businesses such as CVS offer initiatives aimed at hiring older workers. A number of local organizations and efforts such as the AARP Foundation, Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County, and the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida and Workforce Solutions at the State College of Florida provide counseling and training in a variety of certificate programs. MyStartupSuncoast represents a grassroots effort to provide networking and support for entrepreneurs.

In 2017, Sarasota County redesigned its website portal to list access to unlimited volunteer opportunities including more than 300 positions via its Advisory Councils and Appointed Boards. In 2017, 779 persons age 55 and older signed up to volunteer and 113 persons age 55 and older graduated from Civics 101 training from 2015-2017. Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources has held several Community Volunteer Fairs showcasing opportunities across dozens of local organizations.

A variety of sites are also matching volunteer interests and preferences to local opportunities including: VolunteerFlorida, VolunteerMatch, AARP, CreatetheGood and ScholarshipVolunteer.

Many organizations report hundreds of volunteers and volunteer opportunities including the Senior Friendship Centers Friends of Sarasota County Parks and Libraries and many others — contributing thousands of hours and providing substantial economic value.

Non-Boomers Ages 70+

n=489

Boomers Ages 50-69

n=338

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Civic Participation & Employment Ideas for Consideration

Businesses Incentivize employee volunteerism across the range of age-friendly domains and related causes

including intergenerational, micro-volunteering and time-banking activities.

Encourage employees to be mentors/share expertise across all ages.

Network with community-based volunteer groups and other serving the community.

Provide flexible, well-paying employment opportunities.

Offer job training opportunities that meet changing needs (e.g., physical health/abilities, caregiving responsibilities).

Community members Work for causes that improve the quality of life for others of all ages.

Volunteer with organizations that align with personal values.

Use past skills or newfound interests to help other people or organizations.

Invite and inform friends and neighbors about work and volunteer opportunities.

Support businesses and organizations that employ and value older workers.

Media Utilize communication assets and social media to share information about the health benefits of

volunteering.

Apply communication assets and social media to share information about businesses that train and value older workers.

Government Centralize government-related volunteer and decision-making opportunities on well-publicized

and easily accessible list.

Recruit residents for volunteering and decision-making opportunities.

Recognize and meet unique needs of aging workforce in the areas of health, caregiving, etc.

Provide sensitivity training to employees for improved understand of, communication with and accommodations for people who have health, cognitive, vision, hearing, mobility, or other issues.

Nonprofits Centralize volunteer opportunities in a well-publicized and easily accessible list.

Remove barriers for volunteers such as providing transportation.

Encourage opportunities that intentionally engage across generations.

Create volunteer opportunities that build upon personally meaningful interests.

Communication & Information

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Age-Friendly Communication & Information includes access to information about community activities and needed services via multiple formats adapted to variable vision and hearing abilities

and access to computers, Internet and automated information.

Our goal is to enhance accessible, timely and pertinent information to support decision making for full participation in civic, social and economic life.

Background Sarasota County residents report the importance of obtaining information on a range of interests via

a variety of sources and mediums with many considerations to better communicate information. Age

-friendly communities make sure that information about community events or important services is

both readily accessible and in formats that are appropriate for persons of all ages. Age-friendly

communities recognize the diversity of needs regarding information and provide multiple sources to

connect people with the information they need to best live their lives.

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92% 92%

Sarasota County residents who report the importance of easy-to-find information.

Non-Boomers Ages 70+

n=489

Boomers Ages 50-69

n=338

There has been many efforts that promote readability, ease of use and delivery of information across multiple media including television, print, phone, website and mobile applications. Sarasota County recently completed a website update that provides a zoom feature and centralized access to information for volunteering, employment, library programs and parks services specific for older adults within the County. Sarasota County also provides access to residents via digital, phone and all social media formats including TTY (Tele-typewiter). A multi-mobility application was created in 2017 that provides information that promotes mobility for residents as well. Access Sarasota provides live coverage of County Commission meetings and other department and county offerings. Other senior providers such as Friendship Centers provide monthly publications delivered to homebound persons.

There are also a number of sources and organizations providing unbiased information of services and circumstances unique to aging, including: Friendship Centers, Paradise Center, Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Good Samaritan Pharmacy, Gulfcoast Legal Services, Sarasota Memorial HealthCare System, Multicultural Health Institute, Lighthouse of Manasota and the National Council on Aging via its locally delivered Aging Mastery Program. Additional sources include the Area Aging on Aging’s Elder Helpline, the Florida Department of Health and the website GetHelpFlorida.

The Patterson Foundation sponsored the nation’s first Age-Friendly Festival in 2017

to encourage community conversations on aging topics. The event featured 125 community organizations and had 4, 011 attendees.

There has been an increase in the availability and use of affordable technology via multiple sources including tech training offered via Sarasota County libraries, Adult & Community Education, Friendship Centers and the Suncoast Alliance for Lifelong Learning. Sarasota County libraries also provide free access to computers and the libraries, Friendship Centers and Multicultural Health Institute provide intergenerational tech training opportunities.

“Many people don’t know where to go to find information. We need to be concerned, especially for those who still aren’t on email — like my mother.”

Summary of Progress

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Businesses and Nonprofits

Provide hearing loop or sound amplification.

Increase font size on printed material and zoom ability for e-based communication.

Provide reading assistance in personal interactions.

Train staff on age-related sensory (e.g., vision, hearing) changes and ways to effectively communicate in person and over the phone.

Automate information incorporating feedback from senior users.

Promote and market materials via multiple formats and outreach strategies to reach diverse audiences including digital and home-based.

Centralize information about civic and social participation opportunities on a well-publicized and easily accessible list.

Consider content particularly useful to aging persons including resources on planning across life changes and circumstances (e.g., retirement, caregiving).

Promote intentional intergenerational sharing/training on technology.

Community members

Welcome newcomers with information about the community.

Provide free computer research on health, home renovation and other issues of importance to home and community life.

Provide feedback to businesses and organizations on helpful communication.

Media Utilize communication assets and social media with larger-sized font.

Highlight stories of successful communications with older adults.

Government Provide free access to Wi-Fi in relevant public settings.

Centralize information about age-related issues and activities relevant to health promotion, social and civic engagements, and employment on a well-publicized and easily accessible list.

Communication & Information Ideas for Consideration

Community Support & Health Services

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Age-Friendly Community Support & Health Services includes access to homecare services, medical care and programs that promote wellness, voluntary support, emergency planning, aging specialists

and coordinated care across the continuum.

Our goal is to enhance accessible and affordable health care, home care, services, supports and programs that enable wellness and active aging across changing needs including urgent, primary

and long-term care and preventive, restorative and palliative levels of care.

Sarasota County residents report varied experiences including both good medical services (with

some limitations) and helpful supports that assist aging at home, though greater efforts to age in

place would be beneficial. Good mental and physical health contributes to quality of life and age-

friendliness. We know access to community-related services that support physical or mental well-

being and the availability of health promotion activities foster healthy aging and well-being

throughout the lifespan. Our community-based health and social services should aim to meet our

changing needs with age including caregiver support so that people can be supported throughout

their lives to live as fully as possible.

Background

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Sarasota is fortunate to have many efforts that promote awareness of safety, wellness, livable and healthy activities for older adults. The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, along with their partner CenterPlace Health, operate Adult Health Care programming for primary and specialty care, as well as ancillary services and a mobile health unit providing no-cost on-site screenings throughout the community. There are four Community Health Action Teams in operation across the county as well. In addition, Sarasota County Neighborhood Services incentivizes neighbors to work together towards health goals via its Neighborhood Challenge. According to the AARP Livability Index, Sarasota County’s rate of 34.9 preventable hospitalizations per 1,000 patients demonstrates more effective primary care and healthcare utilization compared to the national average.

There are 57 certified home care agencies, 56 homemaker services, 6 hospitals, 3 adult day care facilities, 9 adult care homes, 76 Assisted Living Facilities and 31 nursing homes licensed for operation in the county. Specialized care and programming specific to aging issues include cognitive and mental health expertise via: Coastal Behavioral Health, the Alzheimer’s Association of the Gulf Coast, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Roskamp Institute, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System which is a designated NICHE provider– representing expertise in the care of older adults and Doctor’s Hospital Serenity Place which offers a 16 bed inpatient unit specializing in Geriatric Mental Health, The Friendship Centers operates Health Clinics in north and south county.

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs deployed the Dementia Care and Cure Initiative in Sarasota in 2017. The Pines of Sarasota also provides expert training in dementia care.

Caregiver services are offered by a number of local organizations including Friendship Centers, the Memory Disorders Clinic at SMH, Jewish Children and Family Services and the Alzheimer’s Association. Palliative and end of life care is provided via Tidewell Hospice and home services are offered via Visiting Angels.

Supportive and innovative options to age in place include elder disaster preparedness via the Sarasota County COAD (Community Organizations in Aid for Disasters) and the Neighborhood Leader program as well as a number of e-sites specific to older adults and caregivers. Home-delivered services are expanding including Instacart now serving nine zip codes in greater Sarasota and UberEats also deployed in 2017. Organizations providing fall prevention education include: SMH, Pines, Tidewell and Friendship Centers. SCAN provides helpful information on home care concerns.

“I don’t know how I would have managed with my spouse’s illness without help from others. I really don’t know...”

Summary of Progress

97% 97%

Sarasota County residents who report the importance of well-maintained hospitals and

healthcare facilities.

Non-Boomers Ages 70+

n=489

Boomers Ages 50-69

n=338

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Businesses and Nonprofits

Consider how products and services can support health, wellness and livability.

Incentivize health promotion offerings to employees.

Obtain proficiencies in serving aging persons including providing sensitivity training to employees for improved understanding of, communication with and accommodations for people who have health, cognitive, vision, hearing, mobility or other issues.

Promote competent and dignified treatment across the continuum of life and care and throughout life transitions (e.g., retirement, caregiving, widowhood, end of life care) and circumstances (e.g., falls, disasters).

Consider technology and innovative offerings in home-based services and outreach, delivery, etc.

Demonstrate financial impacts of preventive services.

Community members

Establish a neighborhood visitation program to run errands, do the shopping, etc. for homebound neighbors.

Make meals for neighbors that can no longer cook.

Assist friends in times of need (e.g., falls, health emergencies).

Create a “village model” comprised of neighborhood networks that enable people to feel safer and more socially connected.

Media

Utilize communication assets and social media to share information about resources to prevent falls, how to help elderly neighbors in a disaster and low cost and neighborhood-based ideas to support aging in community.

Highlight stories of success in innovative home services and programs in the community and all sectors — business, nonprofits and government.

Government

Support organizations that provide services and supports to age in community.

Incentivize neighborhoods that help residents age in their homes.

Community Supports & Health Services Ideas for Consideration

Housing

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Age-Friendly Housing includes a range of affordable housing options, home modification programs, home maintenance services and alternative living options to age in the right place.

Our goal is to enhance accessible, affordable and supportive options to

age in the right place.

Sarasota County residents report multiple supports and barriers to aging in place. For many of us,

our current homes may be unable to meet our needs as we age. The availability of appropriate,

affordable housing with a choice of styles and locations that incorporate adaptive or universal design

features will be essential for many of us to continue living independently in our community. Many of

us may also want to consider alternative living options such as shared and communal housing that

are emerging throughout the country but are not yet widely available in our community.

Background

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88% 96%

There have been several efforts to enhance awareness of and access to universal design features in new and existing housing stock. According to the AARP Livability Index, 43,6% of homes in Sarasota County have zero step entry. To further support lifelong housing that meets changing needs and abilities across our life course, Sarasota County adopted a Voluntary Resolution for Builders on Universal Design and Visitability to increase the development of new universally-designed housing stock. Sarasota County and the Universal Design Coalition partnered to conduct two dozen sessions reaching nearly a thousand residents, builders and architects on the smart design principles that benefit living at home. The resolution received recognition by the Florida Chapter by the American Planning Association for the state’s inaugural Innovation in Age Planning Award. To further support accessible design considerations, the National Association of Home Builders reports seven persons trained as “Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS)” in Sarasota County by the close of 2017.

Notable efforts to enhance awareness and access to safe, affordable and supportive living arrangements that meet changing needs with age include Sarasota County’s Comprehensive Plan which incorporated age-friendly / livability language. Sarasota County added nearly two dozen low income housing units for older adults between 2016 and 2017. FiveStarRated now serves our area and notes more than 3o home service companies that have been researched, rated and vetted for homeowners in the community. Angie’s List also provides verified reviews.

A dozen events regarding shared and co-housing options were held by Living in Community – leading to a dozen shared housing matches since 2016. To promote innovative considerations in livability emerging across the nation, Age-Friendly Sarasota sponsored two events; Dr. Rodney Harrell discussed the AARP Livability Index with more than a hundred leaders in housing, government and neighborhoods via multiple events and national author Beth Baker spoke to more than a hundred residents and leaders throughout the housing industry regarding housing models across the nation documented in her book “How to Create Community as we Age.” All Star Children’s Foundation broke ground on an Intergenerational Foster Care Housing project. Living in Community Network and e-based home sharing sites via Silvernest and Nesterly also provide options for obtaining housemates. Information about housing options across the continuum of care are catalogued via multiple local providers such as Seniors Blue Book, Cornerstone Lifecare and SCAN, along with a growing number of e-sites including SeniorHousing, APlaceforMom and others.

“If accessible homes are more common, life will be easier as our needs change over time.”

Summary of Progress

Sarasota County residents who report the importance of well-maintained homes and

properties and trustworthy contractors.

Non-Boomers Ages 70+

n=489

Boomers Ages 50-69

n=338

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Businesses Consider how products and services can educate about and support universal design options

and aging in place.

Develop home-based services with attention to changing needs and livability in and outside of the home across a range of consumer socio-economic profiles.

Community members Plan for how to personally manage in one’s own home.

Consider offering an available room to share with older peers or younger generations.

Assist others in discussing and creating living options that help their neighbors and friends age in the right place.

Media Utilize communication assets and social media to share information about universal design,

aging in place and housing options.

Highlight stories of success in innovative home arrangements.

Government Incentivize builders and developers to create alternative and affordable housing vis-à-vis codes,

zoning, permitting, etc.

Promote universally designed housing stock.

Consider ways to provide supports to augment community services that help residents age in place.

Nonprofits Address needs and preferences on home-based clientele.

Consider allocation of funding of primary intervention (prevention) in addition to secondary intervention in response to needs.

Help clientele plan for aging-in-place within continuum of care options.

Create portal for home sharing and home assistance solutions.

Identify potential for intergenerational housing opportunities with across generational age groups.

Offer shared sites or integrated pre-school/school-age interactions.

Housing Ideas for Consideration

Outdoor Spaces & Buildings

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Age-Friendly Outdoor Spaces & Buildings include availability of safe and accessible facilities for recreation, shopping and services, walkways, parking areas, public restrooms and public parks.

Our goal is to enhance accessibility to public spaces and buildings.

Sarasota County residents report many desirable outdoor spaces and appreciate the amenities of

public areas as well; however, increased accessibility would better meet the desires of people with

varying stages of abilities. We visit or encounter outdoor spaces and public buildings on a regular

basis — things like parks, parking lots and shopping venues. When we experience these as safe and

accessible, it encourages activities and involvement in community life. Accessibility involves

removing barriers that limit opportunities for people with disabilities, including those of us who

have age-related impairments that, for example, affect our walking and could prevent us from

participating in social activities or accessing organizations and businesses.

Background

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There have been several achievements that promote access to public parks, buildings and spaces for people of varying ages and abilities. According to the AARP Livability Index, 94.9% of people live within a half-mile of a park. In 2017, Sarasota County Public Works replaced 36,000 sq. feet of sidewalks and graded 14 miles of unpaved roadways to enhance mobility. Sarasota County also approved connection of the Legacy Trail to downtown Sarasota. Friends of the Legacy Trail tracked increased usage of the trail with more than 225, 000 users in 2017 – which is 50,000 more than in 2014-2015. An Interlocal Agreement between Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources to share space across Sarasota County Schools was also created with four schools participating in 2017. Five Sarasota County libraries have meeting spaces equipped with hearing assistive devices with installation planned for two more libraries next year. SRQ International Airport hosts an escalator at reduced speed for mature travelers.

There have also been multiple efforts to promote “senior-friendly” park design and open space features that benefit people of all ages. A Master Parks Plan process was conducted by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Historical Resources that solicited the input of thousands of residents in 2015-2016. Accessibility improvements to our parks include adding nearly three dozen parking spots to Turtle Beach in 2017, and more rest rooms and a roofed pavilion to Bayfront Park. Sarasota County completed the Siesta Beach Improvement Project in 2016 and deployed 400 sq. feet of the Mobimat to enhance beach accessibility.

Increased choices of activities at the parks include Bayfront’s technology hub, multipurpose path and multiple game courts.

As an aesthetic point of pride, Siesta Key was rated #1 Beach in the U.S. and #5 in the world by TripAdvisor in 2017. The seasonal Surrey Ride at Legacy Trail began in 2016 to enhance accessibility for people with mobility-challenges and an EZ launch for kayaks at Myakka River Park and Turtle Beach also began in 2017.

Partnerships to enhance offerings at our parks include: Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, which help support ten Little Free Libraries; the Sarasota County Department of Health, which created nine Pathways to Health Walking and Wellness Loops in 2016; and the Sarasota County UF IFAS Extension which manages more than a half dozen Community Gardens in 2017. The five Friends of the Sarasota County Parks’ (FOSCP) chapters provided more than 2,000 volunteers and over 30,000 volunteer hours in 2017, nearly three times the amounts of 2015. The FOSCP also helped conduct a Shade is Good Campaign. Age-Friendly Sarasota conducted state of the art training on all-ages friendly park features to all park staff across Sarasota County.

“People like to go out but unfortunately, a lot of places are not accessible; they don’t provide ramps and they don’t provide access to getting in and out of places that have steps.”

Summary of Progress

97% 97%

Sarasota County residents who report the importance of sidewalks in good condition.

Non-Boomers Ages 70+

n=489

Boomers Ages 50-69

n=338

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Businesses and Nonprofits

Create barrier-free physical environments from point of access to building (e.g., entrances, waiting rooms) and throughout the customer/client experience (e.g., wheelchair accommodations).

Provide well-maintained, adequately-sized and universally designed restrooms to meet comfort needs of people and their caregivers.

Provide assistance and resources that accommodate physical and sensory needs (e.g., visual and hearing assistance).

Have adequate lighting at entrances and exits.

Have non-slip flooring throughout.

Provide adequate parking spaces to accommodate persons using mobility devices.

Promote /provide areas for fitness and intergenerational activities for children, youth and all adult ages.

Community members Provide helpful and courteous feedback to government, business and organizations to provide

adequate accommodations that meet changing mobility and sensory needs (e.g., vision, hearing).

Advocate for friends and neighbors who are experiencing limitations in outdoor activities due to environmental barriers.

Media Utilize communication assets and social media to share information about accessible physical

and user-friendly environments.

Highlight stories of no/low cost, helpful accommodations.

Government Conduct age-friendly facility audit of public buildings and facilities.

Adopt age-friendly planning considerations for public venues, events and activities.

Incorporate senior-friendly / all-ages friendly design features in all outdoor spaces.

Outdoor Spaces & Buildings Ideas for Consideration

Respect & Social Inclusion

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Age-Friendly Respect & Social Inclusion includes access to an environment that encourages reverent treatment and interaction, intergenerational activities and involvement by residents of all ages,

abilities and incomes.

Our goal is to enhance awareness and respectful interactions to support

full participation in community life.

Sarasota County residents report varied experiences pertaining to respectful interactions among

persons, groups and sectors throughout the community. We know community attitudes that

demonstrate respect for aging persons and recognize the important role that older adults play in

society are critical factors for an age-friendly community. Age-friendly communities foster positive

images of aging and intergenerational understanding to challenge negative attitudes. Because we live

in a culture that has stigmatized aging, and we have all internalized these negative perceptions

ourselves, we can all do better demonstrating respect and inclusion for all persons throughout our

community.

Background

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There have been several efforts that promote awareness of the positive aspects and contributions of age including the Disrupt Aging Tour coordinated by the Ringling Institute for Life Long Learning. Age-Friendly Sarasota participated in the promotion of a play with Florida Studio Theatre that addressed the experience of aging. Sarasota County Schools continue to promote recognition of volunteers at all ages via the TeamUP Volunteer and Partnership Council.

Ongoing efforts to promote awareness about changes in aging and protection against vulnerabilities include ongoing training by Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT), participating in 20 events in 2017 and other efforts to prevent abuse include education via the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, the Safe and Secure Online program for seniors, and the outreach training conducted to prevent elder abuse via the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. A Task Force to implement the Florida Department of Elder Affair’s Dementia Care and Cure Initiative was implemented in 2017 which convened multiple senior providers and others experienced with dementia to train the broader community of businesses and organizations to better serve persons with cognitive disorders.

Efforts to promote access to participation for people with varying stages of abilities and financial means include Sarasota County public transportation which provides reduced fares for persons age 60 and older, and free travel for persons age 80 plus. Other organizations providing free and discounted services to Sarasota County residents include: Good Samaritan Pharmacy, Gulfcoast Legal

Services, and others noted on the Senior Citizen Discount List.

Opportunities for intergenerational interaction and dialogue include the Multicultural Health Institute’s Positive Aging and Wellbeing series. Sarasota County’s Annual Citizen Opinion Survey and representation and advocacy via the Seniors Advisory Council which provides input to the Board of County Commissioners and the Human Services Advisory Council which serves as a conduit for input on funded programming.

“We shouldn’t just consider what the older generation thinks; it ought to be a community of concern that goes in all directions, intergenerationally.”

Summary of Progress

95% 96%

Sarasota County residents who report the importance of respectful, helpful hospital and

clinical staff.

Non-Boomers Ages 70+

n=489

Boomers Ages 50-69

n=338

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Businesses and Nonprofits Provide sensitivity training to employees for improved understanding of, communication with

and accommodations for people who have health, cognitive, vision, hearing, mobility or other issues.

Provide greeters to offer functional assistance such as reaching items or reading menus

Price services with attention to diverse socio-economic consumer profiles (e.g., using senior discounts or a sliding scale).

Include range/diversity of “aging” in marketing.

Advertise /participate in media that targets older adults.

Offer products and services tailored to older adult profiles (e.g., creating smaller portions, providing larger print).

Consider alternative shopping options such as shop by phone, online ordering and home delivery.

Invite input / feedback from older consumers and clientele.

Improve access to and throughout buildings.

Have adequate, accessible bathroom facilities.

Community members Check on neighbors and help in any way.

Invite aged neighbor to family events and promote awareness of others among children.

Media

Utilize communication assets and social media to share information about no and low cost

senior-friendly design features.

Highlight success stories that show better ways to serve older clientele and the benefits that are

relevant to all ages.

Government

Provide sensitivity training to employees for improved understanding of, communication with and accommodations for people who have health, cognitive, vision, hearing, mobility, or other issues.

Consider ways to promote wayfinding assistance in physical structures and to promote user -friendly phones and websites.

Provide well-advertised decision-making opportunities.

• Solicit input and feedback on services, programs and policies.

Respect & Social Inclusion Ideas for Consideration

Social Participation

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Age-Friendly Social Participation includes affordable and accessible opportunities across a range of social activities with peers and younger people, countering isolation.

Our goal is to foster engagement in social participation across a

wide range of activities.

Sarasota County residents report a wide variety of activities across an eclectic range of areas and

interests (i.e., fitness, recreational, lifelong learning, etc.), though efforts to support participation

and accessibility are desired. We know that interacting with family and friends is an important part

of positive mental health and, for many, the reason for living. Social participation involves both

interacting with others and the extent to which our community makes such interaction possible.

While many of us lead very active social lives, we want to be sure as a community to enhance social

participation via a wide variety of activities for people of all abilities and financial circumstances.

Background

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There have been continuous efforts to enhance awareness of and access to leisure, recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. According to the AARP Livability Index, Sarasota County has .2 performing arts companies, museums, concert venues, sports stadiums and movie theaters per 10,000 persons which is higher than the national average. Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources offer nine locations across the county that provided nearly 2,000 activities for adults in 2017. Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources hosts 160 parks, 23 natural areas and 35 sites offering a wide variety of activities. Sarasota County Adult & Community Education offers hundreds of courses annually and the SunCoast Alliance for Lifelong Learning aligned partnerships among more than a dozen organizations to increase visibility and access to opportunities throughout the region in 2015. Beyond the county offerings, a variety of organizations provide hundreds of programmatic offerings including: YMCA, Friendship Centers, Paradise Center and over 200 participating organizations with the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota.

Many of the aforementioned programs include increased activities focused on health promotion and wellbeing for seniors. In addition, a range of outreach programs are offered via the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County and four area Community Health Action Teams.

Sarasota County is home to ample and growing numbers of clubs and affiliations that embed opportunities for people to “connect” others to activities.

Sarasota County libraries provide a unique Human Library experience for connection and the Sarasota Newcomers Club is designed to welcome and orient persons new to the area. participation to enable ongoing participation. Sarasota County libraries offer a range of

Many programs accommodate activities for adaptive options including large print books, low vision computers, and audio books, reporting 920 residents accessed over 10,000 items via books by mail in 2017. Sarasota County parks provide a mobility mat at Siesta Key for beach access as well as senior-friendly outdoor equipment, a guide to paved trails, and a range of activities that are adapted to changing abilities.

Sarasota County has also benefited from an increase in intergenerational programming including the onsite day care at The Pines of Sarasota, unique intergenerational coursework via Ringling College, and innovative programming that matches high school students at Jacaranda Trace, as well as Sarasolo performing arts opportunities.

Notable efforts to enhance intergenerational

“In Sarasota, there’s a lot to do, but you may have different levels of capability, mobility, cognitive abilities — so the activities need to be catered to different groups.”

Summary of Progress

92% 93%

Sarasota County residents who report the importance of accurate and widely publicized

information about social activities.

Non-Boomers Ages 70+

n=489

Boomers Ages 50-69

n=338

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Businesses and Nonprofits Provide well-publicized activities.

Offer affordable and conveniently located activities.

Consider “sliding scale” (based on ability to pay) or senior discounts.

Offer activities that promote health and well-being.

Provide “personal connectors” to welcome and orient new clientele/customers.

Provide activities with attention to changing abilities (e.g., physical, cognitive).

Promote intentional intergenerational activities.

Community members

Invite friends and family members to join in activities.

Consider neighborhood or small group “outreach” to single and widowed persons and to people new to an area or service.

Offer to provide transportation to activities.

Media Utilize communication assets and social media to share information about social activities.

Highlight stories that are associated with positive benefits and wellbeing.

Government

Consider ways to introduce and connect residents to activities sponsored by government.

Provide and publicize health promotional activities in relevant departments.

Offer activities that can be performed by people across a range of abilities (e.g., having a physical, cognitive, visual, auditory, or mobility limitation).

Promote intentional intergenerational activities.

Social Participation Ideas for Consideration

Transportation

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Age-Friendly Transportation includes safe and affordable services to meet travel needs and desires, specialized assistance, pedestrian and cycling, roadway design and signage and options after

transitioning from driving.

Our goal is to enhance safe, accessible and affordable transportation and

multi-mobility options.

Sarasota County residents report a wide variety of issues pertaining to transportation and mobility

including the importance of and transitioning from driving, features that impact older drivers and

pedestrians, alternative modes of transportation and the importance of public transportation along

with varied experiences and perspectives about the accessibility and reliability of Sarasota County

Area Transit (SCAT) for all users and SCAT Plus service for disabled users. The condition and design

of transportation-related infrastructure such as signage, traffic lights and sidewalks affects our

personal mobility. Access to reliable, affordable public transit and other travel options may become

increasingly important for many of us when driving becomes too stressful or challenging.

Background

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97% 97%

There have been numerous efforts to promote safe mobility for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and transit users of all ages and abilities. The Florida Department of Transportation Coalition for Safe Mobility began benchmarking county level data to track the proportion of older adults involved in pedestrian, cycling and driver accidents. In 2016, Sarasota County created SeeClickFix to electronically report issues impacting mobility and in 2017, also created a multi-mobility phone application for quick access to transit lines, stops, bike lanes and sidewalks. In 2017, Sarasota County Public Works replaced 36,000 sq. feet of sidewalks and graded 14 miles of unpaved roadways to enhance mobility. In response to the 2017 Dangerous by Design Report which identified Sarasota/Bradenton as the nation’s tenth most unsafe location for pedestrian injuries and fatalities, the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization adopted a resolution to reduce pedestrian fatalities and also planned to conduct safety audits of the county’s top ten unsafe sites. To enhance safe cycling, Sarasota County Area Transit added bike fix stations and promoted safety awareness via LED clips. In 2017, Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) created a free open air circulator at Siesta Key, and a new transfer Station at UTC mall. In addition, SCAT constructed 30 new bus shelters in 2016 and another 16 in 2017 as well as added two more wheelchair ramp accessible buses to their existing capacity. According to the AARP Livability Index, 100% of transit stops and vehicles are ADA (Americans with Disability Act) compliant which promotes accessibility for people of varying abilities.

Efforts to promote awareness of road user safety, changing abilities and transitioning for driving via prevention and intervention include the deployment of four Car Fit events to help people optimize their driving abilities and a Safety is Golden event held by the FDOT Coalition for Safe Mobility to provide education and options after transitioning from driving.

Multiple efforts to promote awareness, planning and usage of innovative transportation options to meet travel needs and preferences include the implementation of a six-vehicle i-Ride as a free on-demand transportation service by the City of Sarasota. iTN SunCoast provided 764 Road Scholar rides for persons of low income – an 800% increase from 2015. To promote mobility outside of the home, Mobility 101 held 16 events reaching 6,285 people about scooters and other mobility assistive devices. In addition to ITN Suncoast, e-based riderships via Uber, Lyft and SeniorsontheGo began servicing the community along with an increase in home delivery options such as Uber Eats and other home shopping supports serving Publix and other popular sites.

“People want to be able to live their lives their way, in the location that they want — but to allow people to continue living like this, transportation is everything.”

Summary of Progress

Sarasota County residents who report the importance of well-lit, safe streets and

intersections.

Non-Boomers Ages 70+

n=489

Boomers Ages 50-69

n=338

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Businesses and Nonprofits Collaborate with car dealerships, AAA, occupational therapists and AARP for CarFit Program

events provided to the public or car dealership staff.

Identify a role in educating public on usage, changing abilities with age, and relevant laws if interacting with persons pertaining to mobility (e.g., cars, driving, bicycling).

Strive for equipment features that promote driver safety for persons with sensory (e.g, vision, hearing) and mobility issues.

Engage and organize efforts for AmericaWalks.org.

Consider partnering with ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft for transportation to services and programs.

Offer services via multiple and innovative delivery such as e-access, video streaming and home delivery outreach.

Promote multiple modes of access.

Community members Offer a ride to someone needing to get to an appointment or activity.

Advocate for expanded public transportation services

Engage and organize efforts for programs such as AARP Walkability Audit to assess neighborhood streets, intersections and sidewalks; driver behavior; signage; safety; comfort; and appeal.

Honestly appraise personal driving abilities and changes with aging, including medication use which interfere with driving abilities.

Reflect on attitudes toward older drivers and engage in constructive dialogues to discuss issues pertaining to ageist beliefs and behaviors.

Media Utilize communication assets and social media to educate public on driving abilities,

transportation options and benefits of walking and biking.

Facilitate conversations on ageism and driving.

Government Investigate and remedy street, sidewalk and intersection safety.

Educate public about Department of Motor Vehicles & Highway Safety (DMVHS) laws and processes.

Adapt site-appropriate sidewalk design in high-use areas; connectivity to amenities where people live, work and play; adequate width; setback from drivers and driveways; and public maintenance..

Transportation Ideas for Consideration

Navigating the Appendix

The following tables detail progress towards the Goals, Objectives and Strategies across the eight domains that were identified in the Age-Friendly Sarasota County Action Plan. Most strategies have a Sarasota County lead, but many businesses, nonprofits and community groups are also participating to advance our community. In addition, a growing number of e-based organizations and businesses serve the community as well. There are also a number of activities taking place, other than the strategies listed below, that are helping to fulfill our overarching goal to make Sarasota the best possible age-friendly community that we can be. As a dynamic work in progress, please let us know about your efforts so we can update our collective accomplishments.

Throughout the calendar year 2019, we will continue to listen to Sarasota County residents. We have even expanded our focus to meet the collective aspirations of all citizens in our age-friendly journey and we invite people of all ages to share their input - thoughts and actions -that advance Sarasota County as a Community for all ages.

As we work together over the next two years to continue to make progress on each of these strategies, not every single one of them will get to green by 2020. Some have much longer horizons than five years to complete and others face unique barriers and hurdles. If there is a particular strategy that you are interested in helping work on to get it to green, let Age-Friendly Sarasota know.

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NOTE: Actions / Outputs / Outcomes section denotes both extant activities relevant to the goals/objectives as well as measurable progress that was achieved since Age-Friendly Sarasota launched in 2015. If available, content is represented by year (i.e. 2015, 2016, 2017) in which data was “readily” available via a variety of outreach and data collection approaches. To the extent possible and unless otherwise noted, data by calendar year are presented (i.e. January 1st – December 31st). Some data sources are not verified by year end (2017) however and will be captured in a sub-sequent report. See color-coded Partner and Progress Key in footer throughout for more infor-mation:

To connect with us: visit our Website, Twitter, Facebook; email us at info@agefriendlysarasota.org

or call us at (941) 444-OAGE (0243)

A 1

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Age-Friendly Sarasota Domain: Civic Participation

Goal: Inclusive of persons at all life stages and abilities, enhance opportunities to be civically engaged.

Objectives/ Strategies

Partners

Actions / Outputs / Outcomes

Progress

1. Enhance availability of, awareness of, and access to meaningful volunteer and decision-making opportunities for people of varying capacities (physical and cognitive) and circumstances (e.g., home-bound, caregiving)

A. Improve centralized sources as “one stop” for information about volunteer and decision-making (e.g., board of directors) opportunities

AARP

7.3 organizations (civic, social, religious, political and businesses) per 10,000 people, measured at county scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Sarasota County Government

Human Resources

Centralized website portal to access unlimited volunteer opportunities and 300+ positions via 34 Advisory Councils/ Appointed Boards: https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/volunteer

779 persons age 55 and older signed up to volunteer via Sarasota County departments (2017)

1,460 volunteers of all ages contributed 160,895 hours of volunteer service - $3,790,662 value of volunteer time (2017) 245 persons of all ages serving on Advisory Councils/Boards (2017) 35 “Civics 101” graduates age 55+ (2015) 34 “Civics 101” graduates age 55+ (2016) 44 “Civics 101” graduates age 55+ (2017)

Sarasota County Resolution 98-240 created Volunteer Program (1998) P

A 2

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Sarasota County

Libraries and Historical Resources

Hosted two Community Volunteer Fairs representing more than 20 organizations throughout the community (2017) 481 volunteers aged 50+ contributed 20,493 hours valued at $504,983 (2017)

Volunteer Florida

Lead agency for volunteerism in Florida: https://www.volunteerflorida.org/volunteer/

Neighborhood of Good

Site connects “caring with doing” locally via State Farm Automobile Insurance Company: https://neighborhoodofgood.statefarm.com/

All for Good

Digital hub for volunteering and community engagement via Points of Light: https://www.allforgood.org/

AARP

Create the Good

Connects people to share life experiences, skills and passion: http://www.createthegood.org/

Volunteer Match

Helps volunteers and nonprofits find best volunteer matches: https://www.volunteermatch.org/

Scholarship Volunteer

Site to locate volunteer services in Sarasota County that best suit interests: http://scholarshipvolunteer.org/index.cfm

Friendship Centers

Lists volunteers opportunities across extensive Friendship Center’s programs throughout County and neighboring areas: https://friendshipcenters.org/get-involved/volunteering/

B. Embed opportunities for people to serve as “connectors” to initiate volunteer involvement (especially for newcomers,

Sarasota County

Parks, Recreation and

Beach University Ambassador program provides shadowing: https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/volunteer

A 3

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

singles, recently retired, widowed, etc.)

Natural Resources

Friendship Centers

Provides personalized matching for volunteer opportunities across extensive Friendship Center’s programs throughout County and neighboring areas: https://friendshipcenters.org/get-involved/volunteering/

Sarasota Newcomers

Club

Club for people new to Sarasota (relocated past 3 years), to provide supportive environment for friendships and serve on committee or board: https://www.sarasotanewcomers.org/

C. Streamline, simplify and amend barriers to access and engage in meaningful volunteering

Sarasota County Government

Human Resources

Centralized website portal link to access unlimited volunteer opportunities: https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/volunteer

D. Create transportation for volunteering if needed*

itn SunCoast

Provides transportation for any purposes throughout community and some neighboring areas: http://www.itnsuncoast.org/

2. Enhance value of intergenerational volunteering A. Increase awareness about

intergenerational volunteering opportunities

University of South Florida

(USF), Sarasota-Manatee

Represents Sarasota County / co-chairs statewide initiative to enhance Intergenerational Civic Engagement throughout age-friendly communities: https://consensus.fsu.edu/

Florida

Department of Elder Affairs

Sponsors annual celebration of Intergenerational Engagement which brings together different generations for reciprocal and beneficial exchanges: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/intergenerationalconnection.php

Elder Helpers Site provides user-friendly info and safely and conveniently connect volunteers of all ages to help older adults: https://www.elderhelpers.org/

*Identified as greatest gap by Sarasota County residents aged 50-98.

A 4

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Age-Friendly Sarasota Domain: Employment

Goal: Inclusive of persons at all life stages and abilities, enhance opportunities for economic engagement.

Objectives/ Strategies

Partners

Actions / Outputs / Outcomes

Progress

1. Enhance availability of, awareness of, and access to flexible and well-paying employment and job training opportunities for people of varying ages and abilities

A. Increase flexible and well-paying job opportunities (especially for advanced skills)*

AARP

0,70 jobs per person in the workforce, measured at the metro scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Sarasota County Planning &

Development Services

15,394 (10%) persons employed age 65+; 7,092 (4.6%) age 70+ (2015) 16,394 (10.4%) persons employed age 65+; 7,638 (4.9%) age 70+ (2016)

B. Establish job training opportunities for new skills (especially technology), different fields of work and adaptations that foster continued employment

Career Source SunCoast

Four sites across Sarasota County offer daily (M-F) workshops/Networks across job skills - i.e. mindset, resume, interviewing, etc. Employ Florida Silver Edition online resource for job seekers and employers for persons age 50 and older; for matching and access to job training and placement: https://www.employflorida.com/vosnet/senior.aspx

AARP Foundation

WorkSearch

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) placements Sarasota County residents age 55+, unemployed, and low income: https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep/

CVShealth.com

Discovering You! Talent is Ageless Training Modules: https://cvshealth.com/about/diversity/talent-is-ageless-mature-workers

A 5

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota

County

Creates professional growth opportunities and provides job skills for women age 50+: https://www.mywrc.org/

Small Business Development Center

@ USF

Small Business Development Center provides no cost counseling and low cost workshops for entrepreneurs of all ages: https://sbdctampabay.com/manasota/#consultants

State College of Florida Workforce

Solutions

Provides multiple programs to enhance job skills for adults including certificate programs in Insurance, Para-professional medical careers, Fitness, HR, Cyber-security, Personal Trainer, Private Investigator, and Technology skills: http://www.scf.edu/CorporateCommunityDevelopment/WorkforceSolutions/default.asp

MyStartupSuncoast

Provides community service network dedicated to support startups and entrepreneurs though information on resources throughout area: http://www.mystartupsuncoast.com/

C. Improve access to information about job opportunities

Sarasota County Government

Lists career opportunities: https://www.scgov.net/government/career-opportunities

Career Source SunCoast

Employ Florida Silver Edition online resource for job seekers: https://silver.employflorida.com/vosnet/Default.aspx

CVShealth.com

Talent is Ageless Workforce Initiative: https://jobs.cvshealth.com/page/show/workforce-initiatives

Indeed.com

Provides free access to jobs, post resumes, research companies: https://www.indeed.com/l-Sarasota,-FL-jobs.html

A 6

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

2. Enhance value of aging and multi-generational workforce A. Expand awareness

about value of older adult workforce

Age-Friendly Sarasota/

Career Source SunCoast/

Plymouth Harbor/ USF, Sarasota-

Manatee

Conducted one session at State of Talent Conference (2017): 102 attendees

Retirement Jobs.com Zero Certified Age-Friendly Employers in Sarasota County

B. Develop awareness about multigenerational workforce

CareerSource

SunCoast

State of Talent Conference focused attention on multigenerational workforce issues (2017): 102 attendees

*Identified as greatest gap by Sarasota County residents aged 50-98.

A 7

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Age-Friendly Sarasota Domain: Communication & Information

Goal: Inclusive of persons at all life stages and abilities, enhance accessible, timely and pertinent information to support decision-making for full participation in civic, social and economic life.

Objectives/ Strategies

Partners

Actions / Outputs / Outcomes

Progress

1. Promote readability, ease of use and delivery of information across multiple media including television, print, phone, website and mobile

applications

A. Increase centralized access to community information

Sarasota County Government

Centralized website portal to access unlimited volunteer opportunities and 300+ positions via 34 Advisory Councils/ Appointed Boards

Launched mobile-friendly upgrade of county website (2017)

Created multimobility app for information and navigation for quick access to Transit Lines, Transit Stops, Bike Lanes, and Sidewalks within a half-mile radius (2017): https://ags2.scgov.net/MultiModalMap/

Access Sarasota television provides live coverage of all Board of County Commissioners meetings, Charter Review Board meetings and the meetings of six advisory councils and appointed boards, live meetings from the City of Sarasota, replays of municipal and organizational meetings, original public affairs programming and the Classic Arts Showcase in the overnight hours and community events across the county.

Access Sarasota broadcast 90 county public meetings for a total of 265 hours of live air time (2017): https://www.scgov.net/government/communications/access-sarasota

A 8

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Lists calendar of park’s events: https://www.scgov.net/government/parks-recreation-natural-resources/things-to-do/programs-and-events

Publicizes schedule of events by library location, event type and programs: https://www.scgov.net/government/departments/libraries

The Patterson Foundation

Created and distributed 31 monthly Age-Friendly Sarasota Newsletters regarding age-friendly practices, activities, and events: www.agefriendlysarasota.org/connect-learn/newsletter-archive.html Sponsors centralized Website providing information about Age-Friendly Sarasota, impact, domains of livability and connect and learn opportunities (37,637 visits): www.agefriendlysarasota.org/ Curated and posted 104 blogs to inform and inspire community: www.agefriendlysarasota.org/blog.html Sponsored the production of and shared videos about Age-Friendly Sarasota: www.agefriendlysarasota.org/connect-learn/videos.html Initiated and maintains daily social media communications via Facebook page (1,233 followers): www.facebook.com/AgeFriendlySarasota Created and maintains daily social media postings to Twitter account 668 followers): https://twitter.com/AgeFriendlySRQ

B. Create automated community information sources that are easy to understand and clearly displayed with large lettering*

Sarasota County

Government

Sarasota County website includes zoom feature for increased font size: https://www.scgov.net/home

C. Ensure community information that is delivered in person for homebound

Sarasota County Government

See Access Sarasota Television (#1A above) Sarasota County Contact Center provides digital, phone and social media connection via: website, email, phone, TTY, Facebook, twitter, Instagram and YouTube: https://www.scgov.net/government/connect-with-us

A 9

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Friendship Centers

Publishes Prime Times distributed monthly through Herald Tribune newspaper delivery – includes listing of activities at the Centers

D. Incorporate feedback to ensure senior voice is heard

Sarasota County

Government

Sarasota County website provides opportunity for input via Contact Center: https://www.scgov.net/government/connect-with-us

2. Promote availability of unbiased and relevant issues pertaining to aging

A. Create centralized access to information to partake in civic engagement, employment and social activities

Sarasota County Government

Sarasota County website includes centralized assess to: volunteer, work and participate in activities in parks and libraries: https://www.scgov.net/home

Lighthouse of Manasota

Provides education and training that promotes self-sufficiency and independence for persons affected by vision loss: https://lighthouseofmanasota.org/

B. Increase information on resources specific to aging including legal and financial planning, housing options, health care, transitioning to retirement and end of life planning.

Friendship Centers

Provides multiple informational programs including: Aging Mastery Program, Tax Assistance, Legal Consults, and health insurance (SHINE): https://friendshipcenters.org/locations/sarasota/sarasota-calendar/

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare

Provides free lifestyle classes via HEALTHY CHOICES outreach program for persons age 55+ on cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing and nutrition: http://www.coastalbh.org/services/adult/healthy-choices/

Good Samaritan Pharmacy

Provides information to obtain prescription medication and assistance in applying for free, long-term assistance for medications via manufacturer patient assistance programs:http://www.goodsamrx.org/home.html

A 10

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Gulfcoast Legal Services

Senior Citizen Law Program provides advice on a variety of issues encountered in aging including family, financial, healthcare and housing: http://gulfcoastlegal.org/services-for-seniors

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Community Outreach Program provides multiple classes and events pertaining to wide range of health issues: http://wwz.smh.com/cal.aspx

Sarasota County Libraries and

Historical Resources

Provides extensive collection of resources and programming specific to aging including: legal and financial planning, housing options, health care, transitioning to retirement and end of life planning. https://www.scgov.net/government/departments/libraries

Friendship Centers/ Jewish Family and

Children’s Services/ National Council on

Aging/ The Patterson

Foundation Sarasota County

Libraries and Historical Resources

Provides Aging Master Program – 10 session program to navigate longevity across range of living issues (2016-2017): https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/aging-mastery-program/

GetHelpFlorida

Site provides access to federal, state and local resources of interest to seniors: http://www.gethelpflorida.org/get-help-here/senior-citizens/

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest

Florida

Provides multiple programs including: Elder Helpline (week time live call in for access to information and resources); SHINE (provides information on Medicare and health insurance) and Health & Wellness workshops (range of topics): http://aaaswfl.org/services/

A 11

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Florida Department of Health in

Sarasota County

Offers speaker bureau cross range of health and wellness topics: http://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wellness-programs/index.html

The Patterson Foundation

Sponsored education by 125 participating partners regarding community resources at the Age-Friendly Festival; 4,011 attendees (2017)

3. Expand availability and use of affordable technology

A. Create training to improve technology skills to access information and opportunities

Sarasota County Libraries and

Historical Resources

Provides numerous technology offerings: https://www.scgov.net/government/departments/libraries

Friendship Centers Provides numerous technology offerings: https://friendshipcenters.org/locations/sarasota/sarasota-calendar/

Sarasota County Adult & Community

Education

Provides numerous technology offerings: https://www.campusce.net/acesarasota/category/category.aspx

SunCoast Alliance for Lifelong

Learning

Provides numerous technology offerings: https://www.suncoastlifelonglearning.org/

B. Establish free access to computers and Internet in public places such as libraries, senior centers and government buildings (Wi-Fi access)

AARP

0.8% of residents who have access to three or more wireless internet providers and two or more providers that offer maximum download speeds of 50 megabits per second, measured at neighborhood scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Sarasota County Libraries and

Historical Resources

Provides free access to computers and internet

A 12

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

C. Increase intergenerational training opportunities Sarasota County

Libraries and Historical Resources

Provides tech training opportunities between persons across all generations: https://www.scgov.net/government/departments/libraries

Friendship Centers

Provides tech training opportunities between students and older adults: https://friendshipcenters.org/locations/sarasota/sarasota-calendar/

*Identified as greatest gap by Sarasota County residents aged 50-98.

A 13

PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Age-Friendly Sarasota Domain: Community Support & Health Services

Goal: Inclusive of persons at all life stages and abilities, enhance accessible and affordable health care, home care, services, supports and programs that enable wellness and active aging across changing needs including urgent, primary and long-term care and preventive, restorative and palliative levels of care.

Objectives/ Strategies Partners Actions / Outputs / Outcomes

Progress

1. Promote awareness of safety, wellness, livability and healthy activities in the community and promote related accessibility (e.g., location, transportation)

A. Expand health screenings and

activities Florida

Department of Health in Sarasota

County

Operates Adult Health Care programming for primary and specialty care, lab and pharmacy, mental and behavioral health and substance abuses, evaluation of acute and chronic health problems, communicable disease screening, HIV assessment and management, and health education: http://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/primary-health-care/adult-health.html Conducts Health in Motion mobile unit for no-cost, on-site screenings and referrals.

Sarasota County Neighborhood

Services

Incentivize neighborhoods to work together to be sustainable and healthy in Neighborhood Challenge: https://www.scgov.net/government/departments/planning-and-development-services/planning-services/zoning/neighborhood-services

Florida

Department of Health in Sarasota

County’s Community Health

Action Teams

Community Health Actions Teams (CHATs) are citizen-led groups that meet monthly to assess local health concerns and act to remedy issues in four regional locations: North Port, Laurel/Osprey/Nokomis, Newtown, and Englewood: http://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/events/2017/01/chat-np-lovn-englewood-newtown-jan-2017.html

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare

Provides free lifestyle classes via HEALTHY CHOICES outreach program for persons age 55+ on cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing and nutrition: http://www.coastalbh.org/services/adult/healthy-choices/

Alzheimer’s Association, Gulf Coast Chapter / Area Agency on

Aging for Southwest Florida/ Florida Department

of Elder Affairs

Conducts free memory screenings and provides information and referrals to community resources on Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders

Roskamp Institute

Conducts complimentary memeory screeings for persons age 55 and older: https://www.roskampinstitute.org/free-memory-screening/

Sarasota Memorial

Health Care System

829 acute care hospital, six urgent care centers, and eight outpatient and nursing care centers located throughout the county: https://www.smh.com/about

B. Integrate preventive considerations in health and social services

AARP

34.9 preventable hospitalizations for conditions otherwise effectively treated via outpatient care per 1,000 patients, measured at the hospital service area: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Florida Department of

Health in Sarasota County

Provides health education in primary care: http://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/primary-health-care/adult-health.html

Area Agency on Aging for

Southwest Florida/ Florida Department

of Elder Affairs

Conducts programs to help prevent further needs including Community Care for the Elderly and Home Care for the Elderly: http://aaaswfl.org/services/home-community-care/

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

2. Promote care and capability specializing in aging issues A. Increase health care specialized

in aging and caregiver needs

Doctor’s Hospital

Serenity Place is 16 bed unit focused on inpatient mental health for persons age 50 and older: https://doctorsofsarasota.com/campaigns/serenity

Friendship Centers

Health Clinics in two north and south county locations provide medical and dental care to persons age 50 and older on a sliding fee scale: https://friendshipcenters.org/services/health-clinics/

Center for Aging Studies offers accredited continuing education through an aging lens for licensed professionals experiencing a growing need for geriatric-focused coursework: https://friendshipcenters.org/friendship-center-aging-studies/

Pines of Sarasota

Education & Training Institute provides practical information on dementia via multiple formats: https://www.pineseducation.org/

Sarasota Memorial Health Care

System

Designated NICHE: Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders representing evidenced-based, age-sensitive nursing care and comprehensive support for older persons and their caregivers (2017)

A

Memory Clinic provides assessment and evaluation by multi-disciplinary team: https://www.smh.com/Home/Services/Memory-Disorders

Jewish Family and Children’s Services

of the Suncoast

Offers multiple senior outreach and caregiver services including: senior outreach services, counseling, care management, mind set classes, Jewish Aging Mastery Program, caregiver support groups and resources and Alzheimer’s Support and Education Network.

Area Agency on

Aging for Southwest Florida/

Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Conducts several programs to help caregivers and persons with dementia including: Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative, National Family Caregiver Support Program including Respite Care: http://aaaswfl.org/services/home-community-care/

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Sarasota County

57 Certified Home Care Agencies/ 56 Homemaker and Companion services/ 3 Adult Day Care Facilities with 145 bed capacity/ 6 Hospitals / 9 Adult Care homes/ 76 Assisted Living Facilities with 4,333 beds (with 143 beds supplemented by state funds)/ 31 Skilled Nursing Facilities with 3,074 bed capacity (2016): http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/pubs/stats/County_2016/Counties/Sarasota.pdf

B. Expand awareness of cognitive issues/ dementia

Florida

Department of Elder Affairs /

Sarasota Memorial Memory Disorder

Clinic

Provides screening and assessment by multi-disciplinary team as well as community education in the form of lectures, seminars, support groups and free memory screenings on site and via Memory Mobile at multiple locations: http://wwz.smh.com/p.aspx?p=106

Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Dementia Care and Cure Initiative initiated (2017) with plans to create outreach education to range of providers including: first responders (police, fire fighters, paramedics) pharmacies, restaurants, government (2017): http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/dcci.php

Alzheimer’s Association,

Florida Gulf Coast Chapter

Provides multiple caregiver, early stage support groups and brain health programs: https://www.alz.org/flgulfcoast/in_my_community_about.asp

Friendship Centers

The Caregiving Place provides Adult Day Care program and multiple support groups and resources for caregivers across range of characteristics:: https://friendshipcenters.org/services/caregiving/caregiving-place-sarasota/

Roskamp Institute

Provides free memory screenings on site and at events: https://www.roskampinstitute.org/free-memory-screening/

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

C. Improve dignified palliative and end of life care

Tidewell Hospice

Provides hospice care and resources for families and professionals: https://tidewellhospice.org/welcome/

Visiting Angels

Provides palliative care via certified training program serving the county and surrounding areas: https://www.visitingangels.com/sarasota/certified-palliative-care

3. Promote supports and innovative options to age in place

A. Embed resiliency for disaster planning

Florida Department of

Health in Sarasota County

Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) is a public-private partnership of government, private and nonprofit organizations that provide education, training and information to shelter volunteers and others involved in disaster recovery. The Elder Care Resource Team also collects and disseminates community resource information for aging services following a disaster: http://sarasotacoad.wixsite.com/sarasotacoad

Florida Department

of Elder Affairs

Publishes Disaster Preparedness Guide for Elders: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/eu/2017/Disaster_Guide_%202017_english.pdf

American Red Cross

Disaster Preparedness Guide For Seniors By Seniors: https://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m4640086_Disaster_Preparedness_for_Srs-English.revised_7-09.pdf

Sarasota County Government

Implements Disaster Preparedness which includes 20 designated evacuation shelters and Medical Needs Program for persons with qualifying medical needs: https://www.scgov.net/government/emergency-services/emergency-management/medical-needs-program-copy

Neighborhood Homeowner Disaster Plan provides communities with process to proactively identify persons vulnerable during a disaster

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PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Publishes Annual Disaster Planning Guide

B. Create affordable homecare providers*

Sarasota County

57 Certified Home Care Agencies/ 56 Homemaker and Companion providers (2017); http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/pubs/stats/County_2016/Counties/Sarasota.pdf

C. Expand home-delivered medications and groceries

www.instacart.com

Serving 9 zip codes in Greater Sarasota (Publix, Costco, Whole Foods, CVS)

Uber Eats Uber eats deployed (2017): https://www.ubereats.com/sarasota/

D. Increase faith-based and neighborhood-based systems of support

AARP

1.02 Social Involvement Index score measures extent to which residents eat dinner with household members, see or hear from friends and family, talk with neighbors, and do favors for neighbors, measured at the metro scale from 0-2 100 % of transit stations and vehicles that are ADA-accessible, measured at metro area scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Nextdoor.com

222 Sarasota County neighborhoods belong to private social networking site which allows users to connect with people who live in their own and nearby neighborhoods: https://nextdoor.com/city/sarasota--fl/

Sarasota County Neighborhood

Services

Directory to register neighborhood leaders to receive relevant county notifications regarding local projects: https://www.scgov.net/government/planning-and-development-services/neighborhood-services/connect

E. Establish resources to help with falls at home (e.g., how to respond when helping yourself or others)

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System Fall Prevention educational sessions

Pines of Sarasota

Ready & Steady program provides free falls risk assessment and recommendations from certified rehabilitation therapists: https://www.pinesofsarasota.org/complimentary-assessment/

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Friendship Centers

Balance Movement/Falls Prevention program offered at North and South locations

F. Utilize technology that enhances aging in place

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology

The FAAST, administered through the Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, provides Floridians with free access to information, referral, and education assistive technology products and services: https://www.faast.org/node/2211

P

G. Improve awareness of how to best manage homecare assistance

Sarasota County Aging Network

(SCAN)

Annual Senior Services Directory includes information home care providers: http://sarasotaheraldtribune.fl.newsmemory.com/?special=SCAN+Directory

*Identified as greatest gap by Sarasota County residents aged 50-98.

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Age-Friendly Sarasota Domain: Housing

Goal: Inclusive of persons at all life stages and abilities, enhance accessible, affordable and supportive options to age in the right place.

Objectives/ Strategies

Partners

Actions / Outputs / Outcomes

Progress

1. Enhance awareness of and access to universal design features in new and existing housing stock A. Increase awareness of Universal

Design (UD) options

AARP

43.6% of homes with zero step entry, measured at the metro area scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Sarasota County

Planning and Development

Services & UF/ IFAS

Extension and Sustainability

Received Award of Excellence, American Planning Association-Florida for Innovation in Planning for all Ages for UD Resolution (2017)

A

Adopted Voluntary Resolution for Builders for UD and Visitability Certification (2015)

P

Conducted 17 UD trainings: 481 attendees (2016) Conducted 6 UD trainings: 326 attendees (2017)

Awarded zero UD Builder Certifications/ zero UD Recognitions (2016-2017)

Universal Design

Coalition (UDC)

Develop Public UD Home for Education and Showcasing of Accessibility

Conducted Universal Design Forum with Sarasota-Manatee Realtor Association: 150 attendees (2015) http://easyuniversaldesign.com/

Age-Friendly Sarasota/

UDC/ USF, Sarasota-

Manatee

Conducted one session on Housing Options: 50 attendees (2017)

Created Promising Practice Brief: Voluntary Resolution for Builders for UD and Visitability Certification–shared with all Sarasota County Municipalities (2016)

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

National Association of

Home Builders

Seven Certified Aging-in-Place (CAPS) Specialists in Sarasota County (2017): https://www.nahb.org/en/learn/designations/certified-aging-in-place specialist.aspx

B. Create new construction and retrofit older homes with UD options

Sarasota County Planning &

Development Services

Awarded zero UD Builder Certifications

Sarasota Office of Housing and

Community Development

Administers Barrier Removal Program that provides grant or forgivable loan designed to assist low income families with a disabled or elderly resident to remove barriers/ implement universal design features that allow the person to live independently: https://www.scgov.net/government/office-of-housing-and-community-development

2. Enhance awareness of and access to safe, affordable, and supportive living arrangements and options with emphasis on access to amenities

and changing needs A. Establish home repair contractors

who are trustworthy, do quality work and are affordable

FiveStarRated

26 vetted home service providers (2016) Six providers added (2017): https://www.fivestarrated.com/

Angieslist

Site provides verified reviews on local companies and trusted ratings in hundreds of categories pertaining to home: https://www.angieslist.com/

B. Ensure well-maintained, safe, affordable housing options for adults of varying income levels*

AARP

$1,002 median monthly housing costs 19.3% of income devoted to monthly neighborhood costs 49 subsidized housing units per 10,000 people, measured at neighborhood scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Sarasota Housing

Authority

270 of 1,691 HUD-subsidized units (16%) occupied by head of household age 62+ (2016) 293 of 1,722 HUD-subsidized units (17%) occupied by an head of household age 62+ (2017)

Sarasota Office of

Housing and Community

Development

Funding received for redevelopment of Orange Avenue (2016), Arbor Village (2017) and tentatively awarded Venetian Walk II and Lofts on Lemon (2018)

Sarasota County

Planning and Development

Services

Conducted eight forums on housing with 82 attendees and an online survey with 840 respondents: https://www.scgov.net/home/showdocument?id=9171 Compiled Housing Affordability: Situational Analysis Report (2016-2017)

C. Increase alternative living options including co-housing and other shared housing including intergenerational housing

AARP

27.3% of housing units that are not single-family (multi-family) 0.67 Index on Age-Group Diversity of local population, measured at the neighborhood scale from 0-1: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Living in Community

Network

Conducted seven events on home sharing: 100 attendees (2016) Conducted five events on home sharing: 85 attendees (2017)

Facilitated 12 shared housing matches (2016-2017): https://www.meetup.com/LivinginCommunityNetwork/

Cross College Alliance

Created zero placement of students in senior living / cohousing (2016-2017)

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

All Star Children’s

Foundation

Broke ground on Intergenerational Foster Care Housing Complex (2017)

My House/Our House

Conducted two sessions on Cooperative Householding: 85 attendees (2017)

Silvernest

Roommate matching service for Baby Boomers and Empty Nesters: https://www.silvernest.com/

Nesterly A platform for intergenerational home sharing: https://www.nesterly.io/

D. Promote information about livable communities and building locations vis-à-vis proximity and access to amenities

AARP

0.9 stores and markets within half a mile, measured at the neighborhood scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Age-Friendly Sarasota/

AARP/ Friendship

Centers/ SCOPE/

The Patterson Foundation/

USF, Sarasota-Manatee

Hosted AARP architect “Livability Index” for 4 events: 125 attendees (2016)

Age-Friendly Sarasota/

AARP/ USF, Sarasota-

Manatee

Assessed Liv Index scores for all Sarasota County; 78% of zip coded areas had increased scores, 16% had no change and 3% had decreased scores (2015-2017)

Provided age-friendly and livability language for the Sarasota Comprehensive Plan (2015)

Sarasota County

Government

Comprehensive Plan (2016) incorporated age-friendly/ livability language and received 2017 Award of Merit from Florida Planning and Zoning Association

P

Age-Friendly

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

E. Expand awareness of living options across the continuum of residential life and care

Sarasota/ AARP/

The Patterson Foundation/

USF, Sarasota-Manatee

Hosted two events: Beth Baker “Creating Community as we Age” : 120 attendees (2015)

Administration for Community

Living

Site provides extensive information regarding long term care options, costs, providers, payment options, and includes region specific costs from levels of care: https://longtermcare.acl.gov/where-you-live-matters/index.html

Seniors Blue Book

Provides comprehensive and reliable information to find and compare Senior Housing options: https://www.seniorsbluebook.com/local/sarasota-bradenton-charlotte-counties/

Cornerstone LifeCare

Provides options for essential Living Environments for “Aging Well and in the Right Place”: http://cornerstonelifecare.com/

SCAN Publishes annual Senior Service Directory that includes senior living options: http://www.sarasotacountyagingnetwork.com/

Assisted Living Locators

Provides free senior housing referral and placement services to help find independent retirement, assisted living or memory care community: http://www.assistedlivingmanasota.com/

After55.com

Site provides information and links to a wide range of senior housing options:https://www.after55.com/senior-housing

Seniorhousing.net

Site provides descriptions of housing options and links across continuum: http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniorliving-search/sarasota_fl?source=web

aPlaceforMom.com

Site provides free advice and links to housing options across continuum: https://www.aplaceformom.com/independent-living/florida/sarasota

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Alternatives for Seniors

Provides free information and tools to select housing options across continuum of care: https://www.alternativesforseniors.com/city/independent-living/florida/sarasota/

*Identified as greatest gap by Sarasota County residents aged 50-98.

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Age-Friendly Sarasota Domain: Outdoor Spaces & Buildings

Goal: Inclusive of persons at all life stages and abilities, enhance accessibility to public spaces and buildings.

Objectives/ Strategies

Partners

Actions / Outputs / Outcomes

Progress

1. Promote access to public parks, buildings and spaces for people of varying ages and abilities

A. Improve physical accessibility of

public buildings, parks and spaces (including streets, public transit, steps, walkways and doors)

AARP

.5 parks / 0.0 libraries located within a half-mile, measured at the neighborhood scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Sarasota County Board

of County Commissioners

Approved Legacy Trail connection to Downtown/across Clark Road (2017)

Sarasota County Public

Works

Replaced 36,000 sq. feet of sidewalks and graded 76,000 (14 miles) of unpaved roadway (2017) Implemented SeeClickFix mobile Application to report issues (2016): https://en.seeclickfix.com/sarasota-county

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation &

Natural Resources/

Sarasota County Schools

Created Interlocal Agreement to share across all school public spaces (2016)

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Four schools participated (2017)

SRQ International

Airport Provides escalator at reduced speed

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Friends of Legacy Trail

225,573 users of the Legacy Trail (2017) – 175,000 users (2014-2015) 1,012 members provided 6,982 volunteer hours’ worth $163,789 (2017): https://www.friendsofthelegacytrail.org

Sarasota County

Libraries & Historical Resources

Five library public meeting spaces equipped with Hearing Loops to help with assistive devices (2017); Planned installation for two more libraries in 2018.

B. Generate adequate-sized public parking spaces for passenger access and assistive mobility needs

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation &

Natural Resources

Created 35 parking spaces at Turtle Beach (2017) All parks include ADA parking

C. Ensure public restrooms (especially unisex & family-sized)

Restrooms created for Bayfront Park (2017)

D. Create beach access for mobility impaired

Deployed 400 sq .ft. mobility mat (mobimat) for access at Siesta Key Beach (2015)

2.Promote senior-friendly park design and open space features (for all ages) A. Ensure the incorporation of the

following all ages-friendly features:

Age-Friendly Sarasota/

The Patterson Foundation/

USF, Sarasota-Manatee

Conducted training age-friendly park features for parks staff (Sarasota County, Venice, Long Boat Key, Northport, City of Sarasota) : 15 attendees (2016)

1. Control – sense of orientation via layout and offerings

Sarasota

County Parks, Recreation &

Natural Resources

All parks include entry signs and Park Guides include pedestrian access points and amenities

2. Choice – flexible space and activities

Created technology hub & multipurpose path for biking and jogging at Bayfront Park (2017)

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[Sarasota County

Libraries and Historical

Resources]

[Friends of Sarasota

County Parks]

10 parks have Little Free Libraries

3. Safety and Security – attention to tripping hazards and crime

All parks include Rules sign All parks include standards via Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

4. Accessibility – from entrance to usage

Seasonal Surrey Ride for mobility-challenged at Legacy Trail (2016-17) Created sidewalks, paths and pedestrian crossings at Turtle Beach (2017) Installed EZ launch (Kayak) at Venice Myakka River Park and Turtle Beach (2017) Deployed 400 sq. ft. Mobility Mat (mobimat) for access at Siesta Key (2015) All Park Guides include access points, wheelchair accessibility, and identify paved trails Citizens can request accommodations and make suggestions for improvement to accessibility

5. Social Support – encourage interaction

20 Community Partner Groups (Includes five Friends of Sarasota County Parks Chapters) (2017) 707 volunteers providing 12,267 volunteer hours (2015) 1,600 volunteers providing 18,218 volunteer hours (2016) 2,114 volunteers providing 30,348 volunteer hours (2017)

6. Physical Activity – encourage low impact exercise

Created multiple courts (pickleball, basketball, shuffleboard), bicycle facilities, and multipurpose paths for biking/ jogging (Bayfront Park) Created Kayak Launch (Turtle Beach, Bay Front Park)

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[Sarasota County

Department of Health]

[Sarasota County UF

IFAS Extension and

Sustainability]

35 sites offer wide range of activities

Nine Pathways to Health Walking & Wellness Loops (2016)

7. Privacy – design for tranquil spaces

23 sites provide thousands of natural areas

8. Contact with Nature – use natural elements

23 sites provide thousands of natural areas Completed 22 public access improvements to preserve lands Completed Siesta Beach Improvement Project (2016) Seven Community Gardens (2017)

9. Comfort* – visual and physical needs

Created shaded playground and covered picnic areas at Turtle Beach (2017) Conducted “Shade is Good” campaign (2016-2017) Creation of covered pavilions (Bayfront Park)

10. Aesthetic and Sensory Delight – includes multi-sensory stimulating landscape features

TripAdvisor named Siesta Key Beach #1 in the U.S. , #5 in the World (2017) 160 parks include range of features including water views and vistas

*Identified as greatest gap by Sarasota County residents aged 50-98.

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PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Age-Friendly Sarasota Domain: Respect & Social Inclusion

Goal: Inclusive of persons at all life stages and abilities, enhance awareness and respectful interactions to support full participation in community life.

Objectives/ Strategies

Partners

Actions / Outputs / Outcomes

Progress

1. Promote awareness of positive aspects and contributions of age

A. Improve awareness about value

of older adult workforce / E

See Objective #2A in Employment Domain

B. Establish value of multigenerational workforce / E

See Objective#2B in Employment Domain

C. Increase intergenerational activities across settings / SP

See Objective #2A in Social Participation Domain

D. Embed school-based intergenerational activities

Sarasota County

Schools

TeamUP Volunteer and Partnership Council support recruitment, training and recognition of volunteers of all ages and partners to support student academic success: http://scs-webapps1.sarasota.k12.fl.us/teamup/

Cross College

Alliance

Adopt Age-Friendly University designation

E. Expand awareness of positive aspects of aging Age-Friendly

Sarasota/ USF, Sarasota-

Manatee/ Florida Studio

Theatre

Participated in development of Play on Aging and post-show discussions: 50 attendees (2015)

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PARTNER KEY BY SECTOR: Government/ Business/ Nonprofits/ Community

PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Friendship Centers/ The Patterson Foundation/

Ringling College

Conducted Reimagine Aging session: 114 attendees (2017)

Multicultural Health Institute

Conducted eight session Positive Aging and Wellness Program: 170 attendees https://www.the-mhi.org/

Institute of Noetic Science

Three local trained facilitators conduct Conscious Aging workshops: http://noetic.org/about/overview

2. Promote awareness about changes in aging and protection against vulnerabilities

A. Expand attention to fraud

prevention

AARP

256 violent and property crimes per 10,000 people, measured at the county scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Sarasota County Sheriff

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) is partnership between Sarasota County Sheriff, Chiefs of Police and Seniors to develop, expand and implement effective crime prevention and educational programs: http://www.sarasotasheriff.org/programs_and_amp_services/crime_prevention/salt_seniors_and_law_enforcement_together.php

SALT holds an annual fair and participated in 20 events throughout Sarasota County (2017)

Center for Cyber Safety and Education

Safe and Secure Online program empowers senior citizens to incorporate safe online habits to enjoy the internet safely while connecting with family and friends in the new digital age: https://safeandsecureonline.org/seniors/

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PROGRESS KEY: Significant progress/outcome achieved Moderate, steady progress Minimal/ no progress Strategy withdrawn P Policy A Award

Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Provides 24 hour hotline to report Elder Abuse as well as offers speaker and participates in multiple activities: http://aaaswfl.org/services/elder-abuse/;http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/report_abuse.php

B. Embed respectful interactions with service staff throughout industries

Age-Friendly

Sarasota/ Florida Department

of Elder Affairs/ Sarasota Memorial

Hospital

Collaborated to implement Dementia Care & Cure Initiative to increase Awareness, provide Assistance, and continue Advocacy to become more dementia friendly throughout Sarasota County (2017): http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/dcci.php

C. Establish home repair contractors who are trustworthy, do quality work and are affordable / H

See Objective #2A in Housing Domain

D. Adapt awareness and knowledge of aging to address cognitive impairment/ dementia and sensory and mobility changes/ CS&HS

See Objective #2B in Community Supports & Health Services Domain

3. Promote full access to participation for people with varying stages of abilities and financial means A. Increase opportunities to

participate in local decision-making bodies / CP

See Objective #1A in Civic Participation Domain

B. Create family restrooms in public settings / OS&B

See Objective #1C in Outdoor Spaces & Buildings Domain

C. Ensure transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults / T

See Objective #1E.2 in Transportation Domain

D. Adapt physical access to public buildings and facilities / OS&B

See Objective #1A in Outdoor Spaces & Buildings Domain

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E. Expand senior discount offerings SeniorCitizen

DiscountList.org

Site provides list of discounts across range of ages and providers: https://www.seniorcitizendiscountlist.org/florida-fl-senior-citizen-discount-list-restaurant-retail-grocery-travel/

Good Samaritan

Pharmacy

Provides free prescription medication for persons who meet eligibility: http://www.goodsamrx.org/home.html

Gulfcoast Legal Services

Senior Citizen Law Program provides advice and possible legal assistance with a variety of issues encountered in aging including family, financial, healthcare and housing: http://gulfcoastlegal.org/services-for-seniors

4. Promote intergenerational interaction and dialogue A. Integrate input and feedback

from aging residents about programs and services*

Sarasota County

Government

Conducts Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey (since 2009): https://www.scgov.net/government/county-administration/citizen-survey

Seniors Advisory Council

Provides conduit for citizen input to Board of County Commissioners: https://www.scgov.net/government/advisory-boards-and-councils/community-services/seniors-advisory-council

Sarasota County Human Services Advisory Council

Provides conduit for citizen input to the County Commissioners regarding Contracted Human Services and provides advice and make recommendations on Human Services policy (2016): https://www.scgov.net/government/advisory-boards-and-councils/community-services/human-services-advisory-council

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B. Expand intergenerational activities

Multicultural Health Institute

Engaged 12 high school students (2015) and 34 middle and high school students with Intergenerational Positive Aging and Wellness program: https://www.the-mhi.org/

NOTE: Strategies noted in the following domains: E: Employment; SP: Social Participation; CP: Civic Participation; H: Housing; CS&HS: Community Support & Health Services; T: Transportation; OS&B: Outdoor Spaces & Buildings.

*Identified as greatest gap by Sarasota County residents aged 50-98.

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Age-Friendly Sarasota Domain: Social Participation

Goal: Inclusive of persons at all life stages and abilities, foster engagement in social participation across a wide range of activities.

Objectives/ Strategies

Partners

Actions / Outputs / Outcomes

Progress

1. Enhance awareness of and access to leisure, recreational, cultural and educational opportunities inclusive of persons of varying ages, abilities

and financial means

A. Improve accurate and widely publicized activities

AARP

0.2 institutions (performing arts companies, museums, concert venues, sports stadiums, and movie theaters) per 10,000 people, measured at neighborhood scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation &

Natural Resources

Created Age-Friendly Activities Section for the Sarasota County Parks (2016) Lists calendar of park’s events: https://www.scgov.net/government/parks-recreation-natural-resources/things-to-do/programs-and-events Publishes Biannual Recreation and Natural Resource Guide: https://www.scgov.net/government/departments/parks-recreation-natural-resources

Sarasota County

Libraries and Historical Resources

Publicizes schedule of events by library location, event type and programs including: arts & crafts, book discussions, book sales, clubs, discussion groups, educational topics, conversational languages, environmental & gardening, exhibits, games, genealogy, health & human services, job search assistance, lectures, live music, book authors, movies, book clubs, performances, special events, tax help, technology instruction, volunteer programs, and voting: https://www.scgov.net/government/departments/libraries

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Sarasota County Adult &

Community Education

Offers hundreds of courses in areas: arts, life & leisure, healthy body & mind, language & language arts, and technology. More than 16,000+ attended at 17 sites with more than 1,200+ courses (School year 2016-17): https://www.campusce.net/acesarasota/category/category.aspx

SunCoast

Alliance for Lifelong Learning

Partnership to promote lifelong learning visibility and access across multiple organizations (2015): Goodwill Manasota, Ringling College of Lifelong Learning Academy, Adult & Community Enrichment, Friendship Center for Aging Studies, Road Scholar, Southern Atelier, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, C.G. Jung Society of Sarasota, Sarasota Technology Users Group, HealthFit, The Sarasota World Affairs Council, Alliance Francaise de Sarasota, Historic Spanish Point, Women’s Resource Center, Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, Ringling College of Art & Design, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Professionals and Continuing Education, State College of Florida Continuing & Community Relations, South Florida Museum, The Paradise Center: https://www.suncoastlifelonglearning.org/

Seniors Blue Book

Provides comprehensive guide to educational events and social activities: https://www.seniorsbluebook.com/local/sarasota-bradenton-charlotte-counties/

The Paradise Center

Lists calendar of Center’s programs: https://theparadisecenter.org/calendar/

Friendship Centers

Lists calendar of center’s activities: https://friendshipcenters.org/locations/sarasota/sarasota-calendar/

Arts & Cultural

Alliance of Sarasota

Provides guide to arts and cultural activities involving more than 200 organizations: https://sarasotaarts.org/

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B. Ensure conveniently located and affordable activities*

AARP

94.9% of people who live within a half-mile of parks and within one mile of recreational facilities (3 miles for rural areas), measured at the county scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation &

Natural Resources

35 sites across Sarasota County provided 1,872 programs serving 66,960 attendees (2016): https://www.scgov.net/government/parks-recreation-natural-resources/things-to-do/programs-and-events

Sarasota County

Libraries and Historical Resources

Offers wide range of free programs in nine sites across Sarasota County: https://www.scgov.net/government/departments/libraries Offered 1,560 adult programs with 34,749 attendees (2017)

AARP Tax Aide Program served 3,426 persons at Sarasota County Libraries (2017) and 138 persons at Friendship Centers (2016-2017)

Friendship

Centers

Provides multiple activities at two locations (North Sarasota and Venice): https://friendshipcenters.org/locations/sarasota/sarasota-calendar/

The Paradise Center

Provides 300+ activities annually: 5,400+ attendance (2017): https://theparadisecenter.org/

State University System of

Florida

Program allows universities to waive fees for courses for persons age 60 or older, pending availability: http://www.aseniorcitizenguideforcollege.com/2010/06/florida.html

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C. Increase activities specifically geared towards older adults, especially with focus on health promotion and well-being

Sarasota County

Libraries and Historical Resources

Offers a variety of programs including: Health in Motion, Movement Matters, memory and wellness programs, chair yoga, Medicare information, caregiver support, health fair, pharmacy help, dealing with grief and loss, gardening, philosophy discussions, and financial planning: https://www.scgov.net/government/departments/libraries

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Florida

Department of Health in Sarasota County

Offers a variety of outreach wellness programs including “Health in Motion” which deploys mobile unit to provide no-cost health screenings and referrals for general health and wellbeing and “Pathways to Health”- nine walking paths in community to foster physical exercise: http://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wellness-programs/index.html

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation &

Natural Resources

Provides multiple activities including: mobimat beach access, outdoor exercise equipment, Legacy Trail and other paved trails in parks, community gardens in parks, aerobics, dancing, pickleball, senior softball, walking programs, water exercise, yoga on the beach and Beach University: https://www.scgov.net/government/parks-recreation-natural-resources/things-to-do/programs-and-events

Friendship Centers

Provides multiple activities including: Balance & Falls Prevention, Stretch & Strengthen, Tai Chi, Silver Sneakers, Yoga, and Dancing: https://friendshipcenters.org/locations/sarasota/sarasota-calendar/ Venice Location: 8,964 participants (2016); 9,673 participants (2017) North Sarasota Location: 29,237 participants (2016); 30,879 participants (2017)

The Paradise Center

Provides multiple activities including: Brain Health, Fall Prevention, Smartphone Basics for seniors: https://theparadisecenter.org/calendar/

YMCA Active Older

Adult

Offers many activities and events for our Youthful, Energetic Seniors (Y.E.S. program) at all locations: https://www.sarasotaymca.org/seniors/

GYM SRQ Senior Fitness

Participates in Silver Sneakers; fitness for all ages: http://gymsrq.com/senior-fitness/

D. Embed opportunities for people to serve as “connectors” to introduce activities for single persons and newcomers**

Sarasota County

Libraries and Historical Resources

Introduced Human Library – to check out person and learn (2017): https://scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/check-out-person-6

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Sarasota Newcomers

Club

Club for people new to Sarasota (relocated past 3 years), to provide supportive environment for friendships and serve on committee or board: https://www.sarasotanewcomers.org/

E. Integrate accommodation of activities by changing health status and caregiving responsibilities

Sarasota County

Libraries and Historical Resources

Offers the following services for persons across range of abilities: Audio books, Large Print books, low vision computers, free amplified phones, computer/technology training, talking books, and books by mail: https://www.scgov.net/government/departments/libraries Approximately 165 Books by Mail patrons borrowed 3,020 items in 2017 (20% increase over 2016 circulation) Approximately 920 residents participated as Talking Book borrowers, accessing over 10,000 items (2017)

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation &

Natural Resources

Provides multiple activities across range of abilities including: mobimat beach access, outdoor exercise equipment, Legacy Trail and other paved trails in parks, community gardens in parks, aerobics, dancing, pickleball, senior softball, walking programs, water exercise, yoga on the beach and Beach University: https://www.scgov.net/government/parks-recreation-natural-resources/things-to-do/programs-and-events

Fletcher Music Centers Offers music classes designed exclusively for seniors: 85 participants (2017)

2. Enhance intergenerational activities A. Increase awareness of

intergenerational activities Age-Friendly Sarasota/

Florida Studio Theatre/

Participated in two plays with Florida Studio Theatre (2015/2016)

Published Promising Practice Brief: Documentary Theatre to Counter Ageism in an Age-Friendly Community (2016)

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USF, Sarasota-Manatee

Jacaranda Trace

Bridging the Gap program that pairs Venice high school students with residents: https://www.jacarandatrace.com/

Sarasolo Elder Voices and Kaleidoscope programs: https://www.sarasolo.org/

Pines of Sarasota

Day Care on site of Assisted Living/ Nursing Home: https://www.pinesofsarasota.org/

Ringling College

Taught one class Art of the Ageless, matching 25 students with older adults at Friendship Center (2017): https://www.ringling.edu/

*Identified as greatest gap by Sarasota County residents aged 50-98. ** Many groups and clubs formally or informally “befriend” others for further engagement.

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Age-Friendly Sarasota Domain: Transportation

Goal: Inclusive of persons at all life stages and abilities, enhance safe, accessible and affordable transportation and mobility options.

Objectives/ Strategies Partners Actions / Outputs / Outcomes

Progress

1. Promote safe multi-modal mobility (pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and non-motorized vehicles) for people of varying ages and abilities,

financial means and circumstances A. Pedestrians 1. Ensure safe streets and

intersections

Sarasota County Transportation

Planning

Created multimobility app for quick access to Transit Lines, Transit Stops, Bike Lanes, and Sidewalks within a half-mile radius (2017): https://ags2.scgov.net/MultiModalMap/ Sarasota County- Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (2013): https://www.scgov.net/Home/ShowDocument?id=23660

Florida Department of Transportation

(FDOT)

Adopted Complete Streets Policy (2014) which designs streets for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities: http://www.fdot.gov/roadway/CSI/CSIPlan.shtm Adopted eight context classifications to guide road design (2017)

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Sarasota County

Public Works

Replaced 36,000 sq. feet of sidewalks and graded 76,000 (14 miles) of unpaved roadway (2017)

Sarasota County Public Works / City of Sarasota

Installed sidewalks and lighting on the south side of Myrtle Street from US 41 to Central Avenue (2016)

Sarasota-Manatee

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Metropolitan Planning

Organization (MPO)

Identified top ten locations of pedestrian injury/fatalities with planned safety audits of sites (2017)

Age-Friendly

Sarasota/ AARP/

Sarasota-Manatee MPO/ The Patterson

Foundation Uber/

USF, Sarasota-Manatee

Conducted two Travel Options sessions: 95 attendees (2016); 50 attendees (2017)

Participated in two televised panel discussions on aging and driving (2016/2017)

USF, Sarasota-Manatee Conducted baseline Walkability scores by Sarasota County zip code

AARP

Zero volunteers trained; zero walkability audits conducted

Florida Department of Highway Safety

and Motor Vehicles

34 drivers age 65+ hit pedestrians - 25% of all driver/ped accidents (2015) 46 drivers age 65+ hit pedestrians - 31% of all driver/ped accidents (2016) 35 pedestrians age 65+ hit by driver - 23% of all driver/ped accidents (2015) 49 pedestrians age 65+ hit by driver - 29% of all driver/ped accidents (2016)

2. Establish adequate and safe crossing time for pedestrians

3. Expand wayfaring signage

Sarasota County

Public Works

Maintains 370,000 sq. feet of safety warning symbols, texts and crosswalks and more than 383,000 raised pavement markers

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B. Cyclists 1. Improve safety of bike lanes and

cyclists Sarasota

County Area Transit (SCAT)

Promote bicycle safety via educational outreach events, LED clips and Bike Fix stations Sarasota County- Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (2013): https://www.scgov.net/Home/ShowDocument?id=23660 Created multimobility app for quick access to Transit Lines, Transit Stops, Bike Lanes, and Sidewalks within a half-mile radius (2017): https://ags2.scgov.net/MultiModalMap/

Florida

Department of Highway Safety

and Motor Vehicles

54 drivers age 65+ hit cyclists - 28% of all driver/cyclist accidents (2015) 51 drivers age 65+ hit cyclists - 28% of all driver/cyclists accidents (2016) 27 cyclists age 65+ hit by drivers - 13% of all driver/cyclists accidents (2015) 39 cyclists age 65+ hit by drivers - 21% of all driver/cyclists accidents (2016)

C. Aging Drivers 1. Expand easy-to-read traffic

signs

FDOT/ City of

Sarasota

Coordinated 48 (almost half) of traffic signals to account for different needs at different times of the day to facilitate mobility/congestion

2. Improve safety among older drivers

Florida

Department of Highway Safety

and Motor Vehicles

3,661 persons age 65+ involved in car crashes – 22% of all car accidents (2015) 4,157 persons age 65+ involved in car crashes – 23% of all car accidents (2016) 116,807 Florida licensed drivers age 65+ – 35.6 % of all licensed drivers (2015) 120,947 Florida licensed drivers age 65+ – 36.1% of all licensed drivers (2016)

Sarasota-Manatee MPO

Site includes a Just for Seniors section with info on roundabouts and other issues pertaining to older road users: https://www.mympo.org/just-for-seniors

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FDOT Coalition for Safe Mobility

Statewide Coalition implements a strategic plan to increase the safety, access, and mobility for aging road users and eliminate fatalities and reduce serious injuries: http://www.safeandmobileseniors.org/floridacoalition.htm

D. Other Mobility 1. Implement alternative

transportation options (e.g. golf carts)

2.Increase knowledge and affordability of mobility assists (e.g. scooters)

Mobility 101 Held 16 events reaching 6,285 persons (2017): https://sarasota.101mobility.com/

Public Transportation 1.Ensure safe, convenient public transportation stops or areas*

AARP

3 buses per hour in both directions for all stops within a quarter mile, measured at neighborhood scale 100 % of transit stations and vehicles that are ADA-accessible, measured at metro area scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

Sarasota County Area

Transit (SCAT)

Sarasota County launches SCAT open-air circulator - 10,068 the number of people who rode the new Siesta Key Breeze Open Air Trolley (2017) 8 Major Transfer Stations; and station at the Mall at University Town Center and Nathan Benderson Park (2017)

Cameras on all buses for user safety

Provides travel training to all users 29 Fixed Routes 2,000 bus stops 236 shelters (all ADA compliant and hurricane safe)

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SCAT wins Florida Public Transportation Association Bus Safety Excellence Award (2017)

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SCAT PLUS

Conducted first ever Passenger Satisfaction Survey with > 90% timely arrivals, reservation courtesy, vehicle comfort; driver courtesy and safety and cleanliness (2017)

City of Sarasota

Created i-Ride, free on-demand downtown transportation service with app access; fleet of seven 6 seat vehicles (April – December 2017) – served 36,182

Approved Ferry and Water Taxi service at Sarasota Bay (2016)

2.Increase transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults

SCAT/ SCAT Plus

More than 3,000 riders aged 80+monthly ~ 65 buses have wheelchair ramp accessibility; two more added (2017) Buses kneel for easy boarding and deploy ramp for wheelchair usage

Seniors on the Go

Provides personalized travel for local and long distance needs for seniors: http://seniorsotg.com/

Find a Ride Site identifies transportation options for persons needing assistance and accommodations: https://www.findarideflorida.org/

3.Ensure affordable transportation SCAT/

SCAT Plus

Discounter fare for seniors .60 cents per ride and free for persons age 80+

iTNSuncoast (Independent

Transportation Network)

Provided 764 Road Scholar rides (low income) 800% increase over 2015

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4. Improve public stops (e.g., appropriate seating, protection from sun and rain)

SCAT PLUS

Constructed 30 bus shelters with 15 on state roadway systems in cities of North Port, Venice and Sarasota (2016) 16 bus shelters added in 2017 (236 total bus stops)

5.Increase public transport/routes by geographic areas

SCAT

Launched Siesta Key Breeze Open Air Trolley - 10,068 rides (2017) New SCAT transfer station at the Mall at UTC and Nathan Benderson Park (2017) Added bus route between Laurel and Knights Trail roads and improved services to routes 10, 13, 14, and 17 (2016)

2. Promote awareness of road user safety, changing abilities and transitioning for driving via prevention and intervention A. Expand driver

education/refresher courses Car Fit/ Nova Southeastern

University

Conducted two CarFit events: 16 drivers (2015) Conducted one CarFit event: 7 drivers (2016) Conducted one CarFit event: 28 drivers (2017)

B. Improve knowledge of changing and unsafe driving abilities for people, caregivers and providers

AARP

9.5 annual average number of fatal crashes per 100,000 people per year, measured at neighborhood scale: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/search#Sarasota+County+FL+USA

FDOT Coalition for Safe Mobility

Held Safety is Golden Event – 17 attendees 30-41% of persons age 65 + hold Florida Driver’s License (rolling average 2014-2016) 3,661 auto crashes by drivers age 65+ – 22% of all auto crashes (2015) 4,157 auto crashes by drivers age 65+ - 23% of all auto crashes (2016)

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USF, Sarasota-Manatee

Represent Sarasota County senior transportation issues and needs on FDOT Coalition for Safe Mobility

C. Increase education about state laws and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) processes

Sarasota Police Department

High Visibility Education & Enforcement program – issued 237 Warnings; 17 Citations for various violations; 137.5 Officer hours (2016)

D. Develop planning supports for transition from driving Coalition for

Safe Mobility Conducted 1 Safety is Golden event disseminating updated Lifelong Community Checklist: 20 attendees

E. Improve understanding about younger and older drivers

Cross College Alliance/

USF, Sarasota-Manatee

Develop intergenerational interactive, educational experience

3. Promote awareness, planning and usage of innovative transportation options to meet travel needs and preferences

A. Improve transportation for evening and entertainment travel needs*

iTNSuncoast

Provided 4,058 rides (2015); 9,705 rides (2016); 14,731 rides (2017) Expanded service area to all of Sarasota County (2017) Launched “Let’s Go Places” (Fun-based travel) pilot as national model (2017) Volunteer drivers: 18 (2015); 34 (2016); 56 (2017)

City of Sarasota

Created i-Ride, free on-demand downtown transportation service with app access- fleet of seven 6 seat vehicles -36,182 served (April – December 2017)

City of Sarasota- Approved Ferry and Water Taxi service at Sarasota Bay

B. Implement transportation for volunteering iTNSuncoast Provides transportation to seniors for all travel needs

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C. Utilize deliverable services

See Objective #3C in Community Supports and Health Services Domain

D. Create ride-sharing options Lyft

Matches ride with local drivers: https://www.lyft.com/cities/sarasota-fl

Uber Connects people with reliable rides: https://www.uber.com/cities/sarasota/

Age-Friendly

Sarasota / AARP/

The Patterson Foundation/

Uber/ USF, Sarasota-

Manatee

Conducted one Ride-Sharing Forum: 95 attendees (2016) Hosted Uber at Age-Friendly Festival (2017)

*Identified as greatest gap by Sarasota County residents aged 50-98.