Serving Seniors in Peterborough

Seniors in Peterborough: Ahead of the Curve?OTF Symposium on AgingToronto, April 6, 2011K. DohertyCARPS Age Friendly City Poll200917 major Canadian CitiesOverall life Using TransitObtaining low-cost housingBeing a pedestrianAccessing health care and home servicesPeterborough is seen to have by far the highest CARP Age-Friendly Index scoreCARPs Age-Friendly Cities PoleOverallTransitHousingPedestrianHealthIndexPeterboro77%64%30%53%64%288Winnipeg62%54%-16%23%62%185Montreal60%34%34%20%34%182Victoria90%68%-72%52%40%178London68%28%-22%20%42%136Vancouver80%60%-88%45%18%115KW62%21%-40%26%34%103All Cities58%35%-58%20%24%75Peterborough profileCity and County with same nameCity is single tier municipality and not part of County government (some shared services)Population of 78,000gateway to the Kawarthas; proximity to natureOnce known for its famed averagenessbirthplace of the modern day canoe?Peterborough profileOnce a blue collar town; gradual transition:Peterborough Regional Health CentreKawartha Pine Ridge District School BoardCanadian General ElectricCity of PeterboroughSir Sandford Fleming CollegeMinistry of Natural ResourcesTrent UniversityPepsi-co (Quaker)Peterborough profileAn aging population:29% increase in population aged 55-64 (last post)21.8% increase in population over 85Citys median age is 41.7 versus 39 as provincial average13% between 55-64 in the City & County9% between 65-746.8% between 75-842.4% 85+ = 31% over 55By 2026, the population over 65 will reach 27.3%Peterborough profile: City Org ChartCAO & CorporateServicesLegalServicesPlanning &DevelopmentServicesUtility ServicesCommunity ServicesCAO Office (Fire & EMD)City SolicitorBuildingEngineering &ConstructionCommunity GrantsCity ClerkProvincial OffensesPlanningInfrastructurePlanningArenas

Financial PlanningHousingEnvironmentalProtectionArts Culture & HeritageFinancial ReportingProperty AdministrationPublic WorksFacilities &Spec. ProjectsHuman ResourcesAirportTransportationRecreationTechnologyWaste ManagementSocial ServicesPeterborough profile: City ServicesOrganizational chart didnt address intended audienceSeniors services scattered through departments & divisions:Planning & Development: HousingUtility Services: TransportationCommunity Services: Arenas, Arts/Culture/Heritage, Facilities, Recreation & Social ServicesRecreation out of direct delivery but funds two seniors centres: Activity Haven (Queen Alexandra) and MapleridgeFairhaven (Home for the Aged) autonomousCommunity looking for coordination/ integration

Seniors Summit 2009: backgroundInformal group came together in early 2009Inspired by Dr. Jenny Ingram, local specialist in Internal and Geriatric Medicine Concerned by aging population and impact on service providersLack of communication and integrationBroad range of not for profit service organizationsLooking to the City for leadership or coordinationCity agreed to co-sponsor and help organize an event

Seniors Summit 2009: programJune 18, 2009: 140 in attendanceService overview in the morning:Putting a Face to the Maturing of Our Population, Dawn Berry Miriam, PSPCAging at Home, Yes We Can!, Dr. Jenny IngramBoomer Tsunami: Facing the Facts, Judy Steed, journalistExpert Panel: overview of current services providedNetworking lunchSeniors Summit 2009: programAfternoon:Town Hall discussion with seniors, families and service providers in the afternoon

Trade show displays by not for profit service providersSeniors Summit 2009: programBreakout Sessions: Addressed issues related to:Transportation & accessibilityHousing options to support aging at homeImprovements to health and social services navigationHolistic approaches to treatment and service deliveryIncreased support for caregiversCommunity planning and service hubsCapacity-building, education and service planning

Seniors Summit 2009: recommendationsDevelop accessible rural transportation solutionRe-evaluate Citys public transportation systemEvaluate Citys Handi-van system (scheduling)Increase funding for support services to seniors at homeIncrease marketing and promotion of existing information services like 211Increase the role of the Geriatric Emergency Nurse project

Seniors Summit 2009: recommendationsEducate health and social service professional on the need for holistic treatmentContinue to develop network of support services and increase capacityPlan communities that have a variety of services, not just residential subdivisionPlan annual events to promote capacity and community buildingDevelop advisory body for seniors services

Services provided: accessibility

Council for Persons with Disabilities celebrated 20th anniversary in 2010Services provided: accessibility

They have provided direction and funding for accessibility features and assistive devices throughout City-owned facilitiesServices provided: accessibility

Services provided: transit240,200 senior transit trips on buses (8%) of totalSeniors monthly day pass rate $33.00 ($55)Annual seniors pass $200 ($660)Downtown central transit terminal is fully accessible65 transit shelters

Services provided: transit70% of bus fleet is now fully accessible with low-entry, no step to assist with mobility issues

95% of daily service is completed with fully accessible buses

Services provided: transit8,200 senior transit trips on specialized transit (Handi-van)

24% of 34,100 specialized trips in 2010

11 Handi-vans are fully accessible

Affordable Housing for Seniors

Bradburn HouseArgyle Apartments260 Aylmer StreetMyrtle TerraceClockwise from Top Left (under construction) Bradburn House: former Traill College student residence of Trent University, TENTATIVE occupancy Summer 2011, will be 8 one bedroom units for seniors at 80% of Average Market RentTop Right 49 Argyle Street: 16 two-bedroom units for seniors at 80% of Average Market RentBottom Right Myrtle Terrace: 17 units for seniors at 80% of Average Market RentBottom Left 260 Aylmer Street: 5 one-bedroom units for seniors at 80% of Average Market Rent - $597 for 201122Social Housing for Seniors

Auburn Retirement VillageSt. Johns Retirement HomesSt. Giles Senior Citizens Residence Kiwanis Club of Scotts PlainsRent Geared to Income and Market units in buildings dedicated to seniors. Seniors housing is also available in mixed buildings, but these units are not targeted or dedicated to seniors.23Housing TypeUnits in Portfolio Rent Social housing307Rent Geared to Income = 30% of income Affordable Housing991 Bedroom $597Market Units in Social Housing1891 Bedroom $747TOTAL: 1006The Citys portfolio of housing for seniors is only a small percentage 8% - of the total available seniors units. 92% of seniors housing is provided by the private market.Social Housing and Affordable Housing numbers do not include mixed buildings where there is no specific seniors targeting or mandate.24Planning for Aging PopulationsPeterborough has increasing numbers of high-end retirement home unitsFollows national trend towards more amenities and higher service levels in retirement homes (theatres, pools, exercise facilities, 24 hour call bells)Increasing need for housing for low-income seniors and seniors who need supports

examples of amenity upgrades include movie theatres, pools, exercise facilities and 24-hour call bells.With a Little More Help report commissioned by AHAC pointed to need for supportive housing for low income seniorsSocial Housing Providers anecdotally report higher numbers of frail seniors who need Long Term Care are forced to stay in units where they lack sufficient supports25Planning for Aging PopulationsWith a Little More Help report, 2009 Research study on needs in City and County commissioned by Affordable Housing Action CommitteeAnticipate higher number of frail seniors needing long term care forced to stay in units lacking sufficient supportsexamples of amenity upgrades include movie theatres, pools, exercise facilities and 24-hour call bells.With a Little More Help report commissioned by AHAC pointed to need for supportive housing for low income seniorsSocial Housing Providers anecdotally report higher numbers of frail seniors who need Long Term Care are forced to stay in units where they lack sufficient supports26Planning for Aging PopulationsOfficial Plan contains provisions that address seniors:Housing Strategy to address seniors needs both rental and homeownershipRecognition of condominiums as a built form attractive to an increasing seniors populationHomeownership is most highest until 60-64 years of ageIncreased numbers of seniors will move from homeownership into rental units as population agesPreference to move into smaller, lower-maintenance homes without stairs

Data from Statistics Canada Census Housing Series on Aging, Residential Mobility and Housing Choices and CMHC Seniors Housing Report, 201027Services provided: quality of life

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Recent DevelopmentsSeniors Portfolio within Community Services within Social Services Division (approved by Council)Connection for all seniors services provided by Corporation (Integration)Single point of contact for the communityRecreation staff developing Seniors Website accessed by City home page, listing all services provided to seniors by the City and other service providersCreation of Seniors Planning TableGeriatric Health Practitioners working togetherRecent DevelopmentsAging Workforce Research Pilot ProjectWorkforce Development BoardTrent Centre for Community Based EducationFunded by HRDCs New Horizons initiative and Ontario Trillium FoundationInterviewed manufacturing and health care workers 55+ Recent DevelopmentsAging Workforce Research Pilot Project RecommendationsAgeism in the workplaceAge discrimination and the multigenerational workplaceContinuation of health benefits beyond retirementExpand mental health benefitsTechnology and market to adaptTransitions to retirementAccommodate part-time work with benefitsRecent DevelopmentsExtend relationships into volunteer communityHelp for smaller organizationsWork schedule flexibility to accommodate care-givingGender neutral workplace policiesTax credits for care-givingTechnology to assist with distance care-givingPension reform for part-time workersWorkplace delivered technical coursesRoles of higher education to accommodateEstablishment of an Aging Workforce TaskforceRecent DevelopmentsSeniors Summit 2 in planning for June 2011Theme: Aging WellEmotionalSpiritualPhysicalFormally launch website

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Seniors in Peterborough: Ahead of the Curve?OTF Symposium on AgingToronto, April 6, 2011K. Dohertykdoherty@peterborough.caAny Questions?