Alternative Lifestyles for the Aging
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Changes in technology, health, transportation and a growing number of home based services (grocery delivery, Uber, home healthcare, etc.) are shifting the way that people are thinking about spending their golden years. This is especially true for Boomers. They don't want to live or spend their time and money the way their parents do. They are looking for non-traditional alternatives and different ways of living. Presented at the Leading Age Colorado Annual Conference, experts talked about the changes that are taking place, and how you can shape your community and service offerings to accommodate this next demographic wave.
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Alternative Lifestyles for the Aging
- 2. Jayla Sanchez-Warren DRCOG jswarren@drcog.org 303.455.1000 www.drcog.org John Binder KEPHART johnb@kephart.com 303.832.4474 www.kephart.com Tom Fanning Boomzaa tom.fanning@boomzaa.com 303.570.7071 www.boomzaa.com Jill Vitale-Aussem Capella Living Solutions Jill.vitale@clsmail.org 720.508.8585 www.discovercls.org YOUR GUIDES
- 4. BOOMERS ARE DIFFERENT THAN THEIR PARENTS
- 5. THE OPTIONS THEIR PARENTS HAD
- 8. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR ABOUT AGING? • Isolation • Loss of Independence • Loss of Memory
- 9. HOW ARE WE ADDRESSING THOSE FEARS?
- 10. HOW ARE WE ACCOMODATING CHANGES AND MOVING FORWARD?
- 17. HOME SHARING
- 18. CO-HOUSING
- 22. OLDER ADULT POPULATION GROWTH Denver Region 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 Percent of Population 60 and Older 2006: 1st Boomers turn 60
- 23. AVERAGE ANNUAL GROWTH (2010-2020) 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% Total Colorado Population CO Population, ages 65-74 US Population, ages 65-74
- 26. 41.5% 35.0% 33.4% 36.6% 33.7% 27.8% 28.7% 33.4% 21.6% 120.1% 231.1% 0% 50% 100% 150% 200% 250% Projected Rates of Growth (2010-2050) by Age Group – U.S. AGING – THE NEW NORMAL
- 27. • Increased awareness of the impact of an aging population • Housing • Community Development • Transportation • Collaboration and Partnership CHANGES WE ARE SEEING
- 28. • What does it mean when 1 in 4 will be over 60 by 2030? • What will be the impact on our communities our government, on individuals? • How will it affect workforce, tax base, service delivery, transportation and housing? • What do we need to do to prepare? MORE AWARENESS, MORE QUESTIONS
- 29. BOOMER BOND
- 30. HOUSING ISSUES • Older adults prefer to remain in their homes and communities • Consumer demand for age-friendly design often comes when there is an immediate need • Lack of range of housing options in many communities • Lack of affordable housing alternatives – One-third spend too much on housing
- 31. MOBILITY AND ACCESS ISSUES • Current system is auto-dominated • Nationally 21% of 65+ do not drive • Limited public transportation options/cost of specialized transit • Men outlive their driving years by 7 years, Women by 10 • Neighborhood impact on older adults • Walking as physical activity
- 32. Together: Opportunity to move toward effective implementation 76% 41% 37% 25% 14% Civic engagement Social engagement Financial and Legal Recreation needs Caregiver burden 37% 28% 48% 40% Variety of housing options Availability of quality affordable housing 2015 2010 BEST PRACTICE: PAIR WITH CASOA
- 33. BOOMER BOND ASSESTMENT COMMUNITIES (11)
- 34. • New zoning and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance in communities • Additional senior housing added to housing authority portfolios • Redesign of community website – clearer path for older adults looking for services • Activation and increased effectiveness of local Senior Commission • More senior oriented projects in comprehensive plans EARLY SUCCESSES
- 35. • Aging conversation more personal than most planning topics May alienate some and be a great motivator for others • Comprehensive assessment can be overwhelming Few (if any) instances of single staff capacity Small steps, incremental change and the aging “lens” are key successes • Every community/circumstance is different • Regional resources can advance local initiatives – but not without challenges LESSONS LEARNED SO FAR…
- 37. • Nationally 11 million or 28 % of people over 65 live alone • Isolation increases the risk of mortality • Feelings of loneliness can negatively impact physical health • Isolation and loneliness contribute to cognitive decline and risk of dementia • Social isolation makes people more vulnerable to elder abuse • LGBT seniors are more likely to be socially isolated FACTS
- 38. • Identify where and who are isolated • Make transportation available • Promote a sense of purpose • Encourage dinning with others • Develop neighborhood groups • Make adaptive equipment available • Encourage travel training • Encourage hearing and vision exams • Reach out and support a caregiver WAYS TO HELP AVOID ISOLATION
- 39. • Change is constant • What works for one group of older adults does not work for all • Don’t forget the old, old • Planning for older adults can help us all • We are all future old people … if we are lucky THINGS TO REMEMBER
- 40. NEW THINKING
- 41. • Staffing crunch • Health status • Boomers becoming renters • Isolation IS AGING IN PLACE THE ANSWER FOR EVERYONE?
- 42. • Community • Purpose • Re-powerment • A new view of aging CREATING “WANT TO” COMMUNITIES
- 43. COMMUNITY
- 44. PURPOSE
- 45. RE-POWERMENT
- 46. A NEW VIEW OF AGING
- 50. OUR VALUES • Trust • Integrity • Inspiration • Transformation • Dignity/Honor/Love OUR VALUES
- 51. Lives that work. Those, regardless of age, who are drawn to experiencing meaningful connections with like-valued, and perhaps differently minded, others. Those who are investing forward in themselves, in their communities, and in their own visions of what’s possible. Those who believe we can each do our part to help bring out the best in each other as human beings. Those who desire an exhilarating, sustaining and highly enriching future for us all. Those who want to experience a community of people…not just houses. WHO WE’RE FORWHO WE’RE FOR
- 52. OUR UNWAVERING LANGUAGEOUR UNWAVERING LANGUAGE
- 53. WE MAY BE FOR ALMOST “NO ONE” There's a huge difference between "no one" and almost no one. Perhaps almost no one will become a resident in one of our communities… Or become a true fan… Or tell someone else about our work and offerings… Or push us to make our work ever better… The chances that everyone is going to applaud us, never mind even become aware we exist, are virtually nil. Forget trying to be all things in order to please everyone and end up reaching no one. Better to focus on and delight almost no one. Adapted from Seth Godin WE MAY BE FOR ALMOST “NO ONE”
- 57. IDEAL COMPANY PARTNER Essential “Culture” Attributes: ‐ Kind - Eager ‐ Supportive - Enthusiastic ‐ Flexible - Generous ‐ Committed - Trusting ‐ Energetic - Trustworthy ‐ Creative - Respectful - Positively Engaged - Rigorous - Forgiving - Fun - Collaborative - Honorable IDEAL COMPANY PARTNER
- 58. IDEAL COMPANY PARTNER Essential Partnership Attributes: Each partner has and demonstrates: - a consistent awareness of and connection to Our Values - a diligent, uplifting, and tireless readiness - an active and on-going participation and presence in the process - a consistent practice of integrity - an openness for innovation - a willingness to be connected with and contribute to the Vision for the long term as long as it serves them to do so - a commitment to camaraderie with all other partner/s and stakeholders - a practiced skill to bring the Vision into reality - an unwavering belief in the Vision and an “all in” approach to support its success IDEAL COMPANY PARTNER
- 60. HOME MEETS GENUINE HOSPITALITY The Community - Life enriching…a focus on well-being in all respects - Resident commitment…Preferred Lifestyle Deposits - Co-Creative…helping shape the on-going character of the neighborhood The Program - On-site 21st century “facilitative” Concierge-style director - Personalized hospitality…a light touch…just the right touch - Community enrichment - Shared vehicles/Shared bicycles The Real Estate - Smaller, “human” scale…+/- 50 dwellings - Flexible neighborhood design - “Right-sized” homes - Choice of “smart environment” - “Cool” gathering spaces The Experience - Relief/Ease - Connection/Belonging - Support/Satisfaction HOME MEETS GENUINE HOSPITALITY
- 64. THE DATATHE DATA
- 65. THE DATA Town/ Total* Age Groups* Innovators/** Municipality Population 45 - 69 Early Adopters Arvada 116,516 39,850 6,376 Boulder 86,838 19,918 3,187 Castle Rock 32,215 8,900 1,424 Centennial 100,377 36,660 5,866 Colorado Springs 408,798 121,381 19,421 Denver 600,158 149,080 23,853 Englewood 31,000 9,078 1,452 Erie 18,135 5,676 908 Fort Collins 78,431 15,928 2,548 Golden 19,500 6,104 977 Greenwood Village 15,000 4,695 751 Highlands Ranch 96,713 27,535 4,406 Lafayette 25,000 7,825 1,252 Lakewood 144,578 38,927 6,228 Littleton 90,364 29,050 4,648 Lone Tree 12,000 3,756 601 Longmont 79,114 23,593 3,775 Louisville 19,000 5,947 952 Northglenn 37,000 11,581 1,853 Parker 47,000 14,711 2,354 Westminster 108,500 33,961 5,434 Wheatridge 30,500 9,547 1,527 Totals: 2,196,737 623,702 99,792 *Google Population Tool + Suburban Stats.org **Market Adoption Calculation THE DATA
- 68. QUOTES “If our intentions resonate with the movement of the whole…then let them come to fruition.” ---Dr. Amit Goswami “It’s the exchange of aliveness that keeps us vital.” ---Mark Nepo “If it’s not impossible…then it must be possible” ---Tom Fanning QUOTES
- 70. Jayla Sanchez-Warren DRCOG jswarren@drcog.org 303.455.1000 www.drcog.org John Binder KEPHART johnb@kephart.com 303.832.4474 www.kephart.com Tom Fanning Boomzaa tom.fanning@boomzaa.com 303.570.7071 www.boomzaa.com Jill Vitale-Aussem Capella Living Solutions Jill.vitale@clsmail.org 720.508.8585 www.discovercls.org QUESTIONS?
Editor's Notes
- The majority of boomers plan to age in place at home. Government and organizational resources are going toward developing at-home models. But in addition to the studies we keep hearing indicating that people want to age in place at home, there is some other data we should be paying close attention to: We are already facing a staffing crunch, this is only going to get more difficult. Providing care in the home is extremely inefficient (windshield time) Staffing shortages will lead to higher wages and higher cost to the consumers. There are many boomers who are financially unprepared for retirement (40% of those over 65 are still carrying a mortgage. Boomers will have care and support needs (less healthy than prior generation, 2/3 of those 65 and over will have care needs of some sort) Boomers account for ½ of the boom in the rental market. More mobile. Bringing services to the home doesn’t cure isolation. Increased mortality risk from isolation is equal to smoking. Twice as deadly as obesity. Studies show that phone and email interaction is not a cure – needs to be face to face. As people begin to live with more challenges it gets harder and harder to get out and isolation becomes much more likely. There will be more boomers who are single and childless than prior generations. Gerontologist Stephen Golant: “…proponents of aging in place groupthink are doing a great disservice to millions of older Americans now occupying inappropriate residential environments.”
- Community – we’re focusing a lot of time and effort on hospitality because that’s what we’re hearing boomers want. Hospitality is really important but we have to be careful with this. It’s not the be-all, end all. Who really wants to live in a hotel? It would be a lonely life. The Disney philosophy teaches us to always be on stage when you’re in front of a customer. But we’re not talking about selling people concessions or helping them get on a ride here. We deal with life and death here. Tough situations. Would you want someone on stage helping you get through the loss of your spouse? Is it great to create bistros and add beer taps and world class concierge and other customer service? Yes. But we also need to focus on creating strong and integrated communities. Human beings have a basic human need to belong. A hotel would never promote staff using guest areas, for example.
- Purpose – again, the hospitality model teaches us to serve people. But serving people and “doing for” strips away opportunities for purpose in life. People need a role to play. How can we re-power older adults? Ibasho concept. Connections committee example. With the economic status of many boomers (X percent plan to work until they drop) and the critical staffing shortage we will be facing, should we be focusing more time on models where people can work and live in a community? It does present some really sticky challenges so that’s why it’s probably even more important to start thinking about this now.
- Re-Powerment – Choice is important to everyone, being in charge of your own life. Taking ownership of the community. Different than empowerment where “we” decide where and when to give someone power. Re-powerment returns power to where it should lie. With elders. This isn’t always easy. It means we have to let go of what we have in our minds about how things should work. And we’ve conditioned elders to fall into line. “Can I do this?” WHRK example, Clermont college. It’s when you ask, what’s next, who will you become, what can this community become that the magic happens. “Much of person-directed care is just bossing people around in an individualized way”
- Re-thinking aging – I’ve been studying ageism and ableism for a number of years now and believe one of the main reasons that people avoid planning for their old age and their living situation and avoid community living is because of the negative stereotypes about aging and the intense fear of becoming frail. The more we can promote later years as a time of growth, engagement, purpose and value, the more we can help people to embrace it, realize that there are certain realities and make the appropriate plans.