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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD Age-Friendly San Rafael PPTAge-=riend y San Ra- ae September 5, 2017 Why create Age -Friendly Communities? Population aging is one of the biggest social transformations in 21 St century In San Rafael, close to 25% of our population is now 60 and over Well-designed, livable communities promote health and sustain economic growth for all ages An Age -Friendly city supports all people to thrive across their lifespan and achieve their life potential This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY -NC -ND World Health Organization (WHO) Global Network of Age -Friendly Cities and Communities w International effort launched in 2006 to help cities prepare for population aging ' is the national organization spearheading implementation >upport to local jurisdictions • Memt - countries covered in the Network Not applicable WHO Global Network of Age -friendly Cities and Communities The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its fronters or boundaries. Dotted and dashed lines on maps represent approximate border lines for which there may not yet be full agreement. • r 0 o � o •Y;- a 075 1,750 Data Source: World Health Organization Map Production: Health Statistics and Information Systems (HSI) World Health Organization 3,500 M. -t- iiWorld Health `� Organization �� © WHO 2015. All rights reserved. World Health Organization Age -Friendly Domains w outdoor spaces and buildings; w transportation; w housing; w social participation; w respect and social inclusion; w civic participation and employment; w communication and information; and w community support and health services. I Age Friendly Community Elements Duality health and MM Fong term care p; services ? Y I Shop keeper r" s� helpful and k `` friendly? f _ 1 F Accessible_I.WF Any benches buses or taxis? .41 t Pleasing and safe neighbourhood? AP ` f . 1 ` lir .• Accessible housing?� Assistive technologies or l' support services " (Footpaths,; pedestrian crossings,: available throughout? wAft6�..�: 1 Planning a) involve older people b) base assessment c) develop the plan d) identify indicators 2 Implementation a) implement the action plan b) monitor all the indicators 1 21 3 Evaluate progress a) Measure progress b Identify successes and remaining gaps c) Submit progress report Involving Older Adults is Essential San Rafael Age -Friendly Application m General Plan 2040 - senior representative m Builds on excellence m Addresses challenging issues m Expands networks and coalitions Domain Strengths Outdoors w Transportation m Social Participation m Civic Engagement and Participation w Communication w Community Support and Health Services Domain Opportunities w Housing w Respect/Social Inclusion Questions?