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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-05; Senior Commission; ; 1120-1 AGE FRIENDLY CARLSBAD ACTION PLAN Meeting Date: November 5, 2020 To: Senior Commission From: David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer Staff Contact: Joseph Stewart, Management Analyst Subject: Update on the Age Friendly Carlsbad Initiative Recommended Action This update is for informational purposes only. We encourage Senior Commission members to join staff and Circulate San Diego on Monday, November 9 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. for the Age Friendly Carlsbad Workshop Executive Summary On September 10, 2019, Carlsbad City Council approved the submission of a Letter of Commitment to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Age-Friendly Carlsbad is an initiative undertaken by the City of Carlsbad with support from the San Diego Foundation Age-Friendly Communities Program and Circulate San Diego to develop the city’s first Age-Friendly Action Plan, which if approved would allow the city to join this exclusive network. On March 5, 2020, the Carlsbad Senior Commission approved support of the Age Friendly Initiative as part of its ongoing workplan. Shortly after approval of the Letter of Commitment, city staff in coordination with Circulate San Diego conducted a policy scan to identify existing programs and documents to inform project staff of any gaps or opportunities to consider in the development of the action plan. Prior to conducting “Phase 1” community outreach, city staff coordinated with AARP to build a survey, create promotional materials, and set up an Age Friendly Carlsbad webpage. City staff also reached out to regional stakeholders including Senior Commission members to encourage participation in the survey. The survey was open from August 10, 2020 to September 13, 2020. Respondents were asked to answer questions about AARP’s eight domains of livability, as well as perception of Carlsbad’s success in providing Age Friendly services and programs for community members. Attachment B provides a comprehensive overview of the 635 responses received. Some of the key findings include: • 98% of the respondents get around Carlsbad by driving themselves (versus taking public transit, biking, walking, or using rideshare) • 90% of the respondents said that parks and streets are well-maintained and feel safe • Over 1/3 of the respondents feel they lack companionship, which is related to social isolation •65% of respondents rely on the internet for information, which is higher than other communities •Over 60% of respondents said housing affordability in Carlsbad is poor or fair •95% or women and 92% or men said it's very important or extremely important to be able to live independently in their own home as they age Under normal circumstances, Phase 2 of community outreach would be held in the form of “Community Conversations” which are in-person events to engage the community. This phase of outreach is meant to build upon results of the survey data to provide qualitative data to help gain more meaningful insight about the needs and opportunities. Considering logistical challenges presented by COVID-19, these conversations have been moved to an online space, with outreach being primarily conducted through “Social Pinpoint” digital tools and a series of Age Friendly Carlsbad workshops hosted throughout November and December 2020. Community members who wish to provide written feedback can do so through a paper feedback form distributed through the city’s Senior Center and Library Services. Phase 2 input is being collected from October 27 to November 30, 2020. After Phase 2 outreach is complete, city staff and Circulate San Diego will assess the feedback from the survey, Community Conversations and insights gleaned from the Age Friendly Workshops to prepare a Draft Age Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan in Early 2021. Subsequent Age Friendly action planning sessions will occur in Spring 2021 with the goal of finalizing an approved Action Plan by the end of 2021. We look forward to the Senior Commission’s ongoing support of the initiative over the next year. Exhibits A.Age Friendly Carlsbad Survey Results Age-Friendly Community Survey of Carlsbad CA 93.66% 0.63% 5.71% Do you reside within the city limits of Carlsbad, California?No Yes Not sure 3.96%14.58% 27.73% 26.31% 16.32% 11.09% How long have you lived in your community?Less than 5 years 5 years but less than 15 years 15 years but less than 25 years 25 years but less than 35 years 35 years but less than 45 years 45 years or more 1.27% 18.67% 30.54%26.74% 13.77% 9.02% How long have you lived in your current residence?Less than 5 years 5 years but less than 15 years 15 years but less than 25 years 25 years but less than 35 years 35 years but less than 45 years 45 years or more 2.22%9.67% 25.20% 26.78% 36.13% How would you rate your current community as a place for people to live as they age? Poor Fair Good Excellent Very good 29.19% 13.24% 57.58% Thinking about your future years, are you more likely to move to a different community, move to a different residence within your current community or stay in your current residence and never move? Move to a different community Move into a different residence within your current community Stay in your current residence and never move 23.26% 27.30% 45.72% 3.72% Wanting a smaller size home 2.34% 89.97% 2.51% Wanting a larger size home 33.17% 32.03% 33.01% 1.79% The cost of maintaining your current residence 60.45%17.20% 20.26%2.09% Wanting a home that will help you live independently as you age, for example a home without stairs Major factor Minor factor Not a factor Not sure Some people find that they need or want to move out of their home as they get older. If you were to consider moving out of your current residence, would the following be a major factor, a minor factor, or not a factor at all in your decision to move? 50.64% 20.58% 28.46% 0.32% Your personal safety or security concerns 25.40% 28.48% 45.15% 0.97% Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities 31.12% 23.99% 43.27% 1.62% Wanting to be closer to family 23.14% 31.72% 42.56% 2.59% Needing more access to public transportation 10.71% 3.90% 83.77% 1.62% Wanting to live in a different climate 30.47% 33.39% 34.20% 1.94% Wanting to live in an area that has a lower cost of living 26.94% 36.77% 34.19% 2.10% Wanting to live in an area with better opportunities for social interaction Major factor Minor factor Not a factor Not sure Some people find that they need or want to move out of their community as they get older. If you were to consider moving out of your current community, would the following be a major factor, a minor factor, or not a factor at all in your decision to move? 2.84%7.27% 14.69% 33.65% 41.55% How important is it for you to remain in your current community for as long as possible? Not at all important Not very important Somewhat important Very important Extremely important 9.95% 65.09% 8.06% 2.21% 6.64% Which of the following types of homes best describes where you currently live? Apartment Condominium or co-op Mobile home Senior housing or assisted living facility Single family house Some other type of living arrangement Townhouse or row house Two family house that has two separate living .. 13.00% 86.53% 0.48% Do you own or rent your primary home or do you have some other type of living arrangement like living with a family member or friend? 3.83% 25.84% 68.74% How important is it for you to be able to live independently in your own home as you age? Not at all important Not very important Somewhat important Very important Extremely important 57.53% 25.20% 17.27% Some people find that they need to make modifications to their residence to enable them to stay there for as long as possible. Does your current residence need any major repairs, modifications, or changes to enable you to stay there for as long as possible? No Yes Not sure 5.92% 14.97% 35.36% 30.43% 13.32% Home modification and repair contractors who are trustworthy, do quality work, and are affordable 6.51% 21.65% 29.58%31.69% A home repair service for low-income and older adults that helps with things like roof or window repairs 19.12% 22.11% 31.23% 18.60% 8.95% Seasonal services such as lawn work for low-income and older adults Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following? 9.89% 14.19% 22.17%31.74% 22.01% Sidewalks that are in good condition, safe for pedestrians, and accessible for wheelchairs or other assisitive mobility devices 8.60% 15.29% 26.11%30.89% 19.11% Well-lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users 13.93% 20.16% 24.75% 26.39% 14.75% Audio and visual pedestrian crossings 18.05% 21.63% 25.04% 22.60% 12.68% Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians 4.16% 28.80% 34.88% 20.48% Well-maintained streets 1.44% 30.18% 36.12% 24.88% Easy to read traffic signs 14.93% 21.19% 28.09% 24.56% 11.24% Enforced speed limits Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following? 0.97% 21.52% 45.15% 28.32% Well-maintained homes and properties 4.35%28.43% 34.11% 23.75% 9.36% Affordable housing options for adults of varying income levels such as older active adult communities, assisted living and comm 4.88%23.74% 34.68% 26.26% 10.44% Homes that are built with things like a no step entrance, wider doorways, and first floor bedrooms and bathrooms 3.80% 36.44% 30.92% 21.07% 7.77% Well-maintained, safe low-income housing 2.30%8.36% 22.13% 30.66% 36.56% Well-maintained parks 4.20%9.58% 26.72% 31.26% 28.24% Safe parks Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following? 5.29%14.05% 28.76%33.88% 18.02% Public buildings and spaces including restrooms that are accessible to people of different physical abilities 7.84% 21.41% 32.19% 26.47% 12.09% Enough benches for resting in public areas like parks, along sidewalks, and around public buildings 7.57% 20.07% 30.59% 27.30% 14.47% Conveniently located emergency care centers 4.10%12.46% 25.74% 34.43% 23.28% Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities 15.87% 27.82% 32.59% 16.72% 7.00% Neighborhood watch programs 8.10% 20.17% 31.90% 26.12% 13.72% Conveniently located public parking lots and areas to park including handicapped parking 6.44% 20.30% 29.21% 24.92% 19.14% Affordable public parkings 61.81% 38.19% Walk 2.26% 97.74% Drive yourself 78.44% 21.56% Ride a Bike 84.57% 15.43% Have others drive you 98.87% 1.13% Take a taxi No Yes How do you usually get around your community for things like shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or other things? 80.26% 19.74% Use a ride source company such as Uber or Lyft 97.39% 2.61% Use a special transportation service, such as one for seniors or persons with disabilities 91.39% 8.61% Use public transportation 95.04% 4.96% Some other way 97.56% 2.44% I do not get out of the house 25.21% 29.24% 26.39% 12.27%6.89% Accessible and convenient public transportation 13.20% 26.41% 37.68% 16.55%6.16% Affordable public transportation 10.51% 20.11% 40.94% 21.01% 7.43% Well-maintained public transportation vehicles 5.76%22.12% 25.18%35.61% 11.33% Timely public transportation 19.32% 25.04%33.09% 15.38%7.16% Safe public transportation stops or areas that are accessible to people of varying physical abilities 15.73% 21.91% 38.01% 16.10% 8.24% Special transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent 6.78% 21.32% 35.85% 22.48% 13.57% Well-trained certified home health care providers 15.29% 33.92%32.16% 12.16%6.47% Affordable home health care providers 5.01%14.67% 27.73%27.91% 24.69% A variety of health care professionals including specialists 4.67%18.26% 41.38% 23.12% 12.58% Health care professionals who speak different languages 3.19%7.79% 28.67% 31.86% 28.50% Respectful and helpful hospital and clinic staff Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following? Thinking now about health care professionals in your community, would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following? 7.31%16.58% 32.98%26.20% 16.93% Affordable health and wellness programs and classes in areas such as nutrition, smoking cessation, and weight control 8.87% 18.09% 28.00% 29.04% 16.00% Affordable fitness activities specifically geared towards older adults 8.87% 18.62% 34.22% 23.94% 14.36% Conveniently located health and social services 12.57% 26.64% 28.52% 20.08% 12.20% A service that provides people to help seniors easily find and access health and supportive services 6.37%17.76% 31.47%33.40% 11.00% Affordable home care services including personal care and housekeeping 7.24% 21.90% 33.71% 22.29% 14.86% Easily understandable and helpful local hospital or clinic answering services Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent Thinking about health and wellness services in your community, would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following? 2.08%0.80%10.24% 44.96% 37.44% How often do you have contact with family, friends, or neighbors who do not live with you?Less than monthly Once a month Once every 2 or 3 weeks Once a week Several times a week, but not everyday Everyday 6.43% 29.10% 28.46% 36.01% I lack companionship 4.37%23.30% 34.63% 37.70% I feel left out 4.71% 23.70% 30.36% 41.23% I feel isolated from others Often Sometimes Rarely Never How often do you feel the following? 11.72% 88.28% No Yes If you were in trouble, do you have friends or family who can help you at any time of the day or night? 47.421% 52.579% Department of Parks and Recreation 64.86% 35.14% Faith community 56.37% 43.63% Local organizations or businesses 64.52% 35.48% Community center 59.40% 40.60% Senior center 84.27% 15.73% Offerings through my work 34.73% 65.27% Online programs 62.50% 37.50% Some other sources 81.76% 18.24% I do NOT participate in any continuing ed- ucation/self-im- provement classes No Yes Do you use the following sources for continuing education or self-improvement classes or workshops in your community? 7.40%15.46% 31.74%31.09% 14.31% Conveniently located entertainment venues 26.43% 11.28% 28.28% 25.59% 8.42% Activities geared specifically towards older adults 25.09% 12.97% 29.35% 24.40% 8.19% Activities that offer senior discounts 30.69% 10.17% 35.52% 16.72%6.90% Activities that are affordable to all residents Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent 9.95% 25.21% 35.85% 20.58% 8.40% Activities that involve both younger and older people 11.70% 22.16% 37.23% 20.92% 7.98% A variety of cultural activities for diverse populations 5.18%21.88% 33.40%27.26% 12.28% Local schools that involve older adults in events and activities 7.99% 21.53% 32.47% 24.48% 13.54% Continuing education classes or social clubs to pursue new interests, hobbies or passions 13.42% 26.07% 37.35% 16.15% 7.00% Driver education or refresher courses 4.73%19.96% 25.22%29.42% 20.67% A range of volunteer activities to choose from 8.51% 23.44% 29.49% 25.33% 13.23% Volunteer training opportunities to help people perform better in their volunteer roles 9.57% 21.12% 30.69% 26.17% 12.45% Opportunities for older adults to participate in decision making bodies such as community councils or committees 11.23% 25.31% 27.45% 22.99% 13.01% Easy to find information on available local volunteer opportunities 4.11%22.79% 34.29% 30.18% 8.62% Transportation to and from volunteer activities for those who need it Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent 3.43% 14.03% 8.32% 6.53% 57.42% Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Unemployed, but looking for work GO TO Question 28 Not in labor force for other reasons SKIP TO Question 29 Employed, part-time GO TO Question 28 Employed, full-time GO TO Question 28 Self-employed, part-time GO TO Question 28 Self-employed, full-time GO TO Question 28 Retired, not working at all SKIP TO Question 29 11.57% 13.81% 12.69% 24.63% 34.70% 2.61% How likely is it that you will continue to work as long as possible, rather than choosing to retire and no longer work for pay? Not at all likely Not very likely Somewhat likely Very likely Extremely likely Not sure 1.86%25.21% 36.98% 26.65% 9.30% A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults 2.10%28.57% 36.55% 26.47% 6.30% Job training opportunities for older adults who want to learn new job skills within their job or get training in a different field of work. 6.67%2.58%24.73% 37.63% 28.39% Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities 2.12% 29.30% 35.03% 25.48% 8.07% Policies that ensure older adults can continue to have equal opportunity to work for as long as they want or need to regardless Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following? Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following? Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following? 3.84% 80.13% 16.03% Local Senior Centers 10.55% 48.10% 41.35% Office of Healthy Aging (formerly Dept. of Elderly Affairs)3.98% 90.22% 5.80% Family or friends 12.02% 52.09% 35.89% Local nonprofit organizations 27.67% 47.29% 25.04% AARP 38.33% 40.03% 21.64% Faith-based organizations like churches or synagogues No Yes Not sure 6.11% 88.12% 5.78% Internet 74.24% 10.38% 15.38% Phone Book 14.72% 71.07% 14.21% Your doctor or other health care professional 26.03% 39.55% 34.42% Local government offices like the Health Department 18.15% 62.69% 19.16% Library 13.16% 29.08%57.76% Some other source 11.48% 20.17% 28.17% 26.96% 13.22% Access to community information in one central source 12.07% 25.95% 29.73% 22.52% 9.73% Clearly displayed printed community information with large lettering 11.40%2.94% 24.18% 31.43% 30.05% Free access to computers and the Internet in public places such as the library, senior centers or government buildings 15.18% 29.31%32.64% 14.35%8.52% Community information that is delivered in person to people who may have difficulty or may not be able to leave their home 10.11% 24.84% 38.11% 17.89% 9.05% Community information that is available in a number of different languages Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent Would you turn to the following resources if you, a family member or friend needed information about services for older adults such as caregiving services, home deliver.. Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following? 73.30% 26.70% Are you male or female?Female Male 25 43 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 104 0 20 40 60 133427899111124161619261717242020254726182613111525151115857711955256211What is your age as of your last birthday? 5.84% 11.04% 2.11% 15.75%62.66% What is your current marital status?Never married Not married, living with partner Separated Widowed Divorced Married 51.04%47.35% 1.61% Are you or your spouse or partner currently a member of AARP? No Yes Not sure 87.41% 12.59% Child/children under 18 84.39% 15.61% Child/children 18 or older 93.74% 6.26% Child/children away at college 96.01% 3.99% Parents 84.16% 15.84% Other adult relatives or friend 18 or older No Yes Besides you, do you have any of the following people living in your household? 0.64%5.26% 21.69% 43.54% 28.87% In general how would you rate your health?Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent 3.22%6.11% 15.76% 74.92% Does any disability, handicap, or chronic disease keep you or your spouse or partner from participating fully in work, school,housework, or other activities? Yes, both me and my spouse or partner Yes, my spouse or partner Yes, myself No 86.96% 13.04% A family caregiver is someone who provides care for an adult loved one who is ill, frail, elderly, or has a physical, mental, or emotional disability. This care may include helping with personal needs like bathing or dressing, meals, household chores, shopping, transportation, managing medical care or finances, or even visiting regularly to see how they are doing. This adult need not live with you. Are you currently a family caregiver providing unpaid care to an adult loved one to help them take care of themselves? No GO TO Question 40 Yes SKIP TO Question 41 17.78% 26.96% 25.62% 17.21% 12.43% How likely is it that you will provide unpaid care to an adult loved one in the future? Not at all likely Not very likely Somewhat likely Very likely Extremely likely Rent Own Neither own nor rent b.. 27.58%40.32% What is the highest level of education that you completed?High school graduate, GED or equivalent Post-high school education/training (no degree) 2-year college degree 4-year college degree Graduate or professional degree(s) Post-graduate study (no degree) K-12th grade (no diploma) 88.37% 2.33% If you are Hispanic or Latino, please indicate which language best represents the 95.21% 4.79% Are you of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino origin or descent?No SKIP TO Question 44 Yes GO TO Question 43 Do not hav.. English language y.. Spanish 0 100 200 300 400 4 0 200 400 600 563 0 100 200 300 400 19 0 100 200 300 400 6 0 100 200 300 400 26 Black or African American White or Caucasian Asian American Indian or Alaska Native Other What is your race? 0.32% 88.73% Thinking about your state elections for Governor and Legislators in the last 10 years, how often would you say you vote? Never Seldom About half of the time Most of the time Always 44.04% 24.70% 22.97% 8.29% Do you consider yourself to be a Democrat, a Republican, an Independent, or something else? Democrat Independent Republican Something else 4.51% 15.88% 16.47%18.24% 31.37% What was your annual household income before taxes in 2019? $10,000 to $19,999 $20,000 to $29,999 $30,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 or more Less than $10,000 9209520089021192007920089200992010920119201492018920249202692054920569205792078920819208492110921309262992809930080 100 200 1112137114151 133 90 131 203 1111 What is your 5-digit zip code?