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Transcript of Understanding the aging trend Preparing for the region’s future:
What’s age got to do with it?
• WHAT’S ARC GOT TO DO WITH IT?
• WHO’S AGING?
• TRENDS
• WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Projected Growth in 65+ Population, 2000 to 2030
Eighth Fastest Growing State
Nevada264.1
%
Alaska256.3
%
Arizona255.1
%
Florida176.7
%
New Mexico161.6
%
Texas150.2
%
Idaho147.4
%
Georgia143.0
%
Utah142.1
%
Wyoming140.2
%
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
60+ Population Growth*
By 2030, 1 in 5 residents will be over the age of 60.
Georgia's Aging Populationprojections of 65+ population 2000 to 2030
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
pe
rce
nt
Based on 1990 and 2000 Census data.
Rate of Region's Growth vs. Growth in Elderly Population 1990-2000
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%
Cherokee
Clayton
Cobb
Dekalb
Douglas
Fayette
Fulton
Gwinnett
Henry
Rockdale
Atlanta Region rate of population growth
rate of growth in 65+ population
Percent 65+< 5%5 - 10%10.1 - 20%20.1 - 30.9%
Major FreewaysMARTA Rail
Based on 2000 Census data.
Concentrations of 65+
Population
Moved Into Pre-19700 - 3536 - 7374 - 150151 - 275276 - 592
34% of 65+ havelived in home 30+ yrs.
Based on 2000 Census data.
Aging in Place
Income Distribution of 65+ Populationin Atlanta Region, 2000
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
Less than$10,000
$15,000to
$19,999
$25,000to
$29,999
$35,000to
$39,999
$45,000to
$49,999
$60,000to
$74,999
$100,000to
$124,999
$150,000to
$199,999
Based on 2000 Census data.
Poverty Rates Amongst Older Adults, 2000
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
Cherokee Clayton Cobb Dekalb Douglas Fayette Fulton Gwinnett Henry Rockdale
% of 65+ below poverty
% of 75+ below poverty
9.64% of older adults live below poverty.
Housing Affordability, 2000
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
paying over 35% of incomefor housing
renters paying over 35% ofincome for housing
owners paying over 35% ofincome for housing
total population
65+ population
24% of older adults live in high cost housing.
Disability Status, 65+ population in Atlanta Region
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
sensory physical mental self-carelimitations
homebound
Based on 2000 Census data.
23% of older adults have a disability which prevents them from leaving their homes.
1. Changing Age Distribution
2. Diverse Population
3. Market Response
4, Regional Impact & Growth
TRENDSTRENDS
DIVERSE POPULATION
Growing ethnic diversity with different economic, health, social needs
Healthier older adults, trying to remain healthy and active
Future Growth and Trends
I. Rapid, unprecedented growth:
1970-2000: older adult population doubled over 30 years
2000-2015: older adult population will double over 15 years
Approx 150,000 new seniors every five years
60+ Growth in Atlanta Region
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
TRENDSTRENDS
•32% of 65+ population, are non-drivers
•2 million new people by 2025
•35% of older adults have lived in home 30+ yrs
HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION
CHALLENGESCHALLENGES
•Housing•Transportation•Caregiving•Coordination of Services•Social Isolation•Lack of Services
Source: Federal Interagency Forum on Aging. Older Americans 2004: Key Indicators of Well-Being.
GOOD PEDESTRIAN
INFRASTRUCTURE
ALTERNATIVES TO DRIVING
How does community planning support aging society?
• Housing alternatives.– Community-based– Affordable
• Opportunities to mix and mingle.• Opportunities for physical activity.• Clean air.• Transportation alternatives.• Easy access to amenities (community
centers, parks, medical faculties, church, etc.).
• New framework – changing perspective
• Focus on overarching goals
• Create new partnerships
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
• No longer just a social service problem
• 1 in 5 persons - 65+ population becomes part of the big picture or larger community vision.
Changing Perspective
• Solutions previously seen as addressing older adult issues now broadened such as:
Housing
Transportation
Overarching Goals
• Business community
• Governmental and inter-agency collaboration
• Cross Training
Create New Partnerships
A quality of life issue for all residents
A necessity of life issue for older adults
An Aging Society –
Elder-Friendly
Neighborhoods