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4.1 Aging in the Community Action Plan Presentation, Discussion, and Feedback
Mr�GauC �'d'+rt;�iect Item Cover Page Subject Aging in the Community Action Plan Presentation,. . Feedback Meeting March 14, 2023 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Fiscal Impact Dollar Amount Budget Source Category DISCUSSION ITEMS Type Discussion Item Aging in Community / Aging in Place has been a strategic priority for the Village since 2019. Work on this initiative commenced in 2019 with the formation of a stakeholder committee whose work led to the facilitation of six focus groups in September and October of 2019. Data from these focus groups and recommendations for moving the initiative forward were presented at a Committee of the Whole meeting in September, 2020. The Village Board concurred with staff recommendations, and the Village pursued enrollment in the AARP Network of Age -Friendly States and Communities. In February 2021, the Village was notified of its acceptance into the network as the 512th community to enroll. The Village convened the Age -Friendly Task Force in 2021 with the goal of developing a three-year action plan. This task force is comprised of community partners and residents with expertise and interest in age -friendly policy and programming. The Age -Friendly Task Force and Village staff liaisons from the Human Services and Community Development Departments' have completed work on the assessment and planning phases of the action plan process. The assessment phase included the collection of primary data (focus groups, survey), collection of secondary data (Census, existing efforts) and the development of a community profile. The AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities provides a template 1 and resources for completing the work of the initiative, which includes an Age - Friendly community survey. The task force reviewed and adapted the AARP Age - Friendly survey to create the Village of Mount Prospect Aging in Community survey. The survey launched in September 2021 and remained open for approximately four months. The survey was available in print and electronically and was offered in English and Spanish. Additionally, Language Line services (i.e. interpreting, translation services) were available to assist other non-English speaking residents interested in completing the survey. The Age -Friendly Task Force employed a variety of marketing strategies to raise awareness of the survey and distributed surveys at numerous locations and events. The Village received four hundred and sixty six (466) survey responses. Data was analyzed by the task force and staff liaisons. Data and survey findings are available in the attached Aging in Community Survey Report. The Village learned of a grant opportunity through its affiliation with the Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus Age Friendly Collaborative. The RRF Foundation for Aging offered the "Aging in a Changing Region" grant to support local municipalities on their aging in community efforts. The Village applied for the Aging in a Changing region grant in March of 2021 and was selected to participate in the 2021 cohort. Village staff worked with Brad Winick of Planning/Aging to design two workshops; one for community stakeholders and one for residents of Mount Prospect. Workshops were held in September and December of 2021. Following the workshops, a report was presented to the Village; Elevating Aging - in -Community in Mount Prospect - A Strategic Guide. (Report attached) Following the grant workshops and survey data analysis, the Age -Friendly Task Force moved to the Planning phase of the action plan process. A consultant was utilized to work with the task force on the development of the mission, vision and values. This work resulted in the following: Mission: Strengthen community infrastructure and systems that enhance the lives of older adults. Vision: Mount Prospect is an accessible, inclusive community where older adults thrive and have the tools to navigate the aging process. Values: Intergenerational, Accessible, Respectful, Collaborative, Adaptable In addition to the Aging in Community survey data, the task force analyzed secondary data sources which included other Village surveys as well as various local and state agency plans and reports for a total of eleven (11) sources. The task force identified eleven (11) themes across all sources; housing, health and wellness, information/communication, transportation, social engagement, diverse 2 populations, aging network, technology, physical environment, workforce/caregivers and employment/volunteering. It is not feasible to address every issue in a three-year action plan; therefore the task force followed a two- step process to select priority areas. Priority areas were selected with a dot -voting method in which task force members were asked to choose the top five priority areas from the eleven (11) community assessment themes that best reflect the priorities of the stakeholders and residents in the community. The five priority areas with the most votes were housing, transportation, social engagement, information/communication, and health/wellness. Task force participants and staff liaisons were assigned to a priority area based on areas of expertise and interest. Each of the groups worked to sort data for their priority area based on high/low feasibility and high/low impact. The purpose of this exercise was to identify high impact/high feasibility goals and objectives that could be addressed in a three-year action plan. Each of the groups identified two goals with corresponding objectives for their priority area. Objectives were drafted using the SMART model. A complete list of goals and objectives can be found in the attached Draft Action Plan report. The Aging in Community Task Force is seeking feedback on the draft action plan and proposed goals and objectives at the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 14, 2023. Following this presentation and discussion, the action plan will be finalized and submitted to AARP for final approval. Working groups will be formed for each of the priority areas and these groups will begin implementation of the three-year action plan. Task force members have been invited to continue with this initiative as a co-chair of a priority area working group. Co-chairs and staff liaisons will meet quarterly to provide updates for each of the working groups and to ensure that the plan is moving forward. Alternatives 1. Discuss the draft Aging in Community Action Plan. 2. Action at the discretion of the Village Board. Staff Recommendation Discuss the draft Aging in Community Action Plan. ATTACHMENTS: VOMP Aging in Community Action Plan -03.07.23 DRAFT.pdf KI Appendix B_Aging in Community Survey Report_03.07.23 DRAFT.pdf Appendix C_AiaCR final report -- Mount Prospect -- 4.7.2022.pdf COW Presentation 3-14-23_revised.pdf 4 m MUMS Illlllllllllu Contents Letter from the Mayor or Village Board...................................................................................................................3 ExecutiveSummary........................................................................................................................................................4 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 6 WhyFocus on Aging?..................................................................................................................................................6 CommunityProfile............................................................................................................................................................ 7 SocialCharacteristics..................................................................................................................................................8 HousingCharacteristics.............................................................................................................................................8 EconomicCharacteristics...........................................................................................................................................9 AARPLivability Index..................................................................................................................................................9 ThePath to Age-Friendly.............................................................................................................................................10 ActionPlan Process....................................................................................................................................................11 Roles and Responsibilities for the Action Plan................................................................................................11 Mission, Vision, and Values....................................................................................................................................13 CommunityAssessment..............................................................................................................................................14 Agingin Community Survey Findings................................................................................................................14 Senior Focus Groups Findings...............................................................................................................................16 Review of Other Aging in Community Data Sources....................................................................................16 Goalsand Objectives.................................................................................................................................................... 20 Housing..........................................................................................................................................................................20 Transportation............................................................................................................................................................. 20 SocialEngagement....................................................................................................................................................21 Information / Communication...............................................................................................................................22 Health/ Wellness.......................................................................................................................................................23 Implementation............................................................................................................................................................... 24 Appendix A: AARP Livability Index - Mount Prospect Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report Appendix C: Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide Appendix D: Community Assessment Sources Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 2 6 Letter from the Mayor or Village Board Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 3 7 Executive Summary The Village of Mount Prospect launched the Aging in Community Initiative in 2019. The mission of the initiative is to strengthen community infrastructure and systems that enhance the lives of older adults. The Village convened a Task Force composed of community partners and residents with expertise and interest in age -friendly policy and programming to develop a three-year Action Plan. The Action Plan lays out concrete goals and objectives that will enhance age -friendly features of the community and advance Mount Prospect as an accessible, inclusive community where older adults thrive and have the tools to navigate the aging process. *Collect Primary Data (Focus Groups, Survey) ,,/' •Collect Secondary Data (Census, Existing Efforts) *Develop Community Profile *Develop Vision, Mission, and Values of Plan ox X•Analyze Primary and Secondary Data *Prioritize Needs and Goals � *Convene Work Groups to Lead Implementation 400 *Define Strategies and Metrics to Achieve Goals •Implement Plan; Evaluate and Adjust As Needed The Task Force established mission, vision, and values statements to guide the decisions and actions of the Aging in Community Initiative. 00�01111FIH` MISSION Strengthen community infrastructure and systems that enhance the lives of older adults. VISION Mount Prospect is an accessible, inclusive community where older adults thrive and have the tools to navigate the aging process. VALUES Intergenerational . Accessible • Respectful Collaborative • Adaptable Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 4 8 Community input was collected from a variety of sources, including: • Senior Focus Groups 2019 • Aging in Community Survey 2021 (Appendix B) • Senior Opportunities Survey 2021 • Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide 2022 (Appendix C) • Human Services Needs Assessment 2022 The Task Force sorted the community data and input into 11 thematic areas, and then prioritized the top 5 areas for the Action Plan. The Task Force identified goals and objectives for each priority area. Work Groups will be formed to lead the work for each Priority Area and meet the goals for the three-year Action Plan period. 1 Enable older adults to remain in their homes through physical modifications to the structure. • Enable older adults to remain in their homes by 2 connecting them to affordable and reliable home maintenance services. 3 Decrease barriers to transportation for older adults in Mount Prospect. 4 Increase access to all of Mount Prospect via public a and other transportation programs. 5 Increase social engagement opportunities for older adults. 000 6 Decrease social isolation in older adults. UPTI Reduce barriers for older adults to access information and resources. Enhance existing methods of communication to 8 connect older adults and their caregivers to resources and events. 9 Increase older adult access to health and wellness resources. ; "" 44 10 Increase awareness of mental health issues among older adults. Image Credits: Andrejs Kirma, Icon Solutions, Adrien Coquet, Ricki Tri Putra, and Becris from the Noun Project Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 5 9 Introduction Why Focus on Aging? It is an undeniable fact that Americans are getting older. The country as a whole is experiencing a demographic shift towards an aging population. This is due to a multitude of factors, such as declining birth rates and advances in medicine, but can primarily be attributed to the large generation born after World War II known as the Baby Boomers. By 2030, when all Baby Boomers are older than 65, they are expected to make up 21% of the US population. The Chicago metropolitan region senior population is projected to increase by 880,000 between 2015 and 2050.1 According to AARP, 77% of adults 50 years and older would prefer to stay in their communities and homes long-term, a process also known as "aging -in- place." It is important for municipalities to evaluate and improve current infrastructure and programs for older adults, so all residents can live a safe and fulfilling life in the area of their choice. VAIF Yi a rr, ark lDo sal rfli-m apad andoktlN '0IH, . BM r , Rww,in,Sll pswithia p v V11twepa111iu2 nui TJ,,.,'aua sh,ilwM pnpiplrti�or, bu�weur, 2014, 18, SOU KC esfiinkes Senior fropwli3tnirlrl,gr n inig#,aste!t nn ruortheni Cook, western McHenry, and SOUthueni'y" WWII COUrutie,s Map Source: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning of Mount Prospect's population is 65+ of suburban Cook older adults are householders that live alone of suburban Cook adults 60+ are still in the labor force adults age 50+ want to stay in their homes and communities as they age By 2030, 1 in °1 Americans will be over the age of 65 By 2050, people 50+ will spend 61 cents out of every retail dollar spent By 2060, life expectancy for Americans is projected to increase to 85.6 years2 1 CMAP Policy Brief, 2021. "Planning for an aging population in northeastern Illinois." 2 Fact Sources: 1, 2, 3. American Community Survey 5 -year Estimates, 2015-2019; 4. AARP.org; 5. Census.gov; 6. AARP.org; 7. Census.gov Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 6 10 Community Profile The Village of Mount Prospect was incorporated in 1917 after being founded by a collection of farmers. Originally a commuter town built around a rail station, Mount Prospect has leveraged its position in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago to evolve into a community with a strong economic base. This is due, in part, to its location 20 miles northwest of Chicago as well as proximity to other amenities in the Northwestern suburbs such as O'Hare International Airport, the Allstate Arena, and the Schaumburg Convention Center. Recent changes to the Village's downtown have increased the number of mixed-use buildings and created open community spaces that allow residents to patronize local businesses while maintaining small-town charm. After experiencing the majority of its population growth between 1950 and 1980, the Village of Mount Prospect's population has mostly leveled out. On par with national trends, the share of the population who is 55 and older is growing; this presents not only a challenge, but also opportunity. As the older share of the population grows, they will a have a significant impact on spending and economic growth in the coming decades. This growing demographic requires strong planning to ensure that the Village can capitalize on the opportunity to make it a great place to age, as well as live out its mission to advance the community's collective quality of life and potential. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 7 11 Population Bachelor Degree+ Below Poverty Level Homeowners Cost -Burdened Owners Cost -Burdened Renters White Alone, Not Latino Speak Other Languages Speak English Less Than "Very Total: 56,510 60+: 13,418 Total: 47% 60+: 40% Total: 5% Social Characteristics According to the 2021 American Community Survey, the Village of Mount Prospect has a total population of 56,510. The median age is 40.5, which is 3.2 years older than the median age for Cook County. Currently, 24% of the population is 60 years or older. Mount Prospect has strong educational attainment, with 47% of residents having a Bachelor's degree or higher. Additionally, 92% of residents have at least a high school education. About 9% of the total population has a disability. 60+: 8%Looking specifically at the 60+ population, the Village has ................................ 13,418 residents age 60 or older. 40% of this population Total: 70% have a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 90% have at least a high school education. 24% of the older adult population has 60+: 82% a disability. Total: 23% Mount Prospect has an ethnically diverse population, which 60+: 30% presents unique opportunities and challenges for an aging community. Mount Prospect has a significant Hispanic / Total: 42% Latino population as well as a large Asian population. Additionally, there is a significant community of Eastern 60+: 47% European immigrants. 43% of Mount Prospect residents Total. 65o ° speak a language other than English at home and 17% speak English less than "very well." 65% of the population 60+: 80% identifies as White alone, not Hispanic or Latino. Total: 43% Looking specifically at 60+ adults, 80% of this population 60+: 33% identifies as White alone, not Hispanic or Latino. 33% of the ........... older population speaks a language other than English at Total: 17% home, and 22% speak English less than every well." Well" 60+: 22% Housing Characteristics Because the majority of Mount Prospect's growth took place during the late Twentieth Century, approximately 78% of the housing stock was built before 1980. This may affect the accessibility of these houses for an aging population, as well as create significant maintenance needs. The majority of housing is single-family homes (61%), followed by 20+ units (16%), 2-9 units (14%), and 10-19 units (9%). 70% of residents own their homes, though 23% of owner -occupied units are "cost -burdened" (spending more than 30% of their income on housing). This number increases to 43% for renter -occupied units. Median monthly owner costs for a housing unit with a mortgage is $2,320, while median gross rent is $1,239. The median value of a home is $336,300. 95% of households have at least 1 vehicle available. 94% of households have a computer and 91% have a broadband internet subscription. Among 60+ adults, 82% own their homes. 30% of older homeowners are cost -burdened, while 47% of older renters are cost -burdened. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 8 12 Economic Characteristics The median household income is $92,477, which is significantly higher than the $72,121 median income for Cook County. 5% of the total Mount Prospect population is below 100 percent of the poverty level, compared to 8% of the 60+ population. About 10% of the total population does not have health insurance coverage. 68% of the total population is in the labor force, while 32% of the 60+ adults are in the labor force. 72% of workers age 16+ drive alone to work, 7% take public transit, and 11% work from home. The mean travel time to work is roughly 30 minutes. Management, business, science, and arts is the largest occupation group for Mount Prospect residents (45%), followed by sales and office (21%), service (14%), production, transportation, and material moving (13%), and natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations (7%). AARP Livability Index The AARP Livability Index is a tool designed to measure community livability on a scale of 0-100, with a higher score indicating greater livability. Mount Prospect has a livability score of 55, which is slightly greater than the national average of 50. Its highest scores are in neighborhood and health, while the lowest scoring categories are housing and job opportunities. The full AARP Livability Index Profile is available in Appendix A. 055, 100 Overall Livability Score G) The over all livability index score for -Zip Code 60056 is 55. This is in the top half of cornrnunities in the U.S. Range National Average 50 Housing (D 0 —� ' 100 40 Neighborhood () 0 — 100 66 Transportation Q) 0 100 59 Environment QD 0 100 51 Health Vii.) 0 100 71 Engagement CD 0 100 54 Opportunity Q) 0 NNOMININEEM 100 47 Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 9 13 The Path to Age -Friendly The Village of Mount Prospect identified "Aging in Place" as a strategic priority starting in the 2019 Strategic Plan. In 2020 the initiative was renamed 'Aging in Community," to recognize that many older adults in Mount Prospect not only wish to remain "in place" in their homes, but also wish to remain in the Mount Prospect community for as long as they can. VILLAGE STRATEGIC •"Aging in Place" identified as a high priority in the policy agenda •Part of Goal 1 - Development; Balancing Preservation, Revitalization, Growth *"Aging in Place" renamed "Aging in Community" •Part of Goal 4 - Cultural Climate: Honoring History, Heritage and Diversity •"Aging in Community" identified as high priority in the management agenda •Part of Goal 2 - Enhancing Mount Prospect Charm / Character: Honoring History, Heritage and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion •"Aging in Community" is part of Management in Progress •Part of Goal 2 - Enhancing Mount Prospect Charm / Character: Honoring History, Heritage and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The Village has taken steps towards age -friendly designation, including joining the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) Age -Friendly Communities Collaborative in 2019 and joining the AARP Network of Age -Friendly Communities in 2021. Many other municipalities are facing similar challenges in meeting the needs of their existing older adult population and preparing for an increase in this demographic. The Collaborative and Network provide best practices, technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities for communities interested in age -friendly practices, no matter where they are on the path to age -friendly. 2019 •Joined MMC Age - Friendly Communities Collaborative •Conducted senior focus groups ■ 2020 •Submitted application to join the AARP Network of Age -Friendly Communities (accepted in 2021) 2021 •Launched Age - Friendly Task Force Awarded grant for age -friendly planning and implementation Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 10 14 Action Plan Process In 2021, the Village convened an Age -Friendly Task Force ("Task Force") composed of community partners and residents with expertise and interest in age -friendly policy and programming to develop a three-year Action Plan. The Action Plan lays out concrete goals and objectives that will enhance age -friendly features of the community and advance Mount Prospect as an accessible, inclusive community where older adults thrive and have the tools to navigate the aging process. %EMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� *Collect Primary Data (Focus Groups, Survey) 00ZI *Collect Secondary Data (Census, Existing Efforts) *Develop Community Profile *Develop Vision, Mission, and Values of Plan Ox •Analyze Primary and Secondary Data x •Prioritize Needs and Goals *Convene Work Groups to Lead Implementation *Define Strategies and Metrics to Achieve Goals •Implement Plan; Evaluate and Adjust As Needed Roles and Responsibilities for the Action Plan The Task Force led the assessment and planning phases of the Action Plan from 2021 through 2022. The Work Groups will lead the implementation and evaluation phase from 2023 through 2025. Community partners and residents (collectively referred to as "Community Stakeholders") will be engaged throughout the five-year period to provide data and feedback to the Task Force and Work Groups. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 11 15 Aging in CommunityTask Force Members Amy Gall • Connections to Care Beth Corrigan-Buchen • Mount Prospect Public Library Bruce Barry • River Trails Park District Christie Webb • St. Mark Lutheran Church Crissy Castillo • Kenneth Young Center Older Adult Services Irma Rodriguez • Senior Resident Jeanette Palmer • Right at Home Kathleen Meersman Murphy • Law Office of Kathleen Meersman Murphy, LLC Rafi Sahakian • Coldwell Banker Realty Walter Szymczak • Senior Resident Yihyun Kim • Hanul Family Alliance Aging in Communityi lis s Antonia Lalagos • VOMP Community Development GinnyThomas • VOMP Human Services Julie Kane • VOMP Human Services Mark Rysavy • VOMP Community Development Nicole Cooper-Ffrench • VOMP Human Services Former Aging in Community Task Force Members Bill Gonzalez • Picket Fence Realty Dallas Tomlin • Connections to Care Emily Bettler • VOMP Community Development Emily Kaitis • Law Office of Kathleen Meersman Murphy, LLC Jill Heinking • VOMP Human Services KeniaRoman • VOMP Human Services Valeria Tarka • VOMP Community Development A Homecare Service LLC Access Community Health Network Allcare Medical Equipment and Supply LLC American Legion #525 Arosa Care Busey Bank Catholic Charities Senior Services District 214 Community Education Elk Grove Township Friedrichs Funeral Home Frisbie Senior Center Hands on Suburban Interfaith Council Kenneth Young Center Kenzie Senior Residences Lifeway Mobility Chicago Medtec Health Care Mount Prospect Park District Mount Prospect Senior Living Northwest Community Hospital Northwest Compass Northwest Housing Partnership Right at Home St. Paul Lutheran Church Van Driel's Medical Supply Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1337 Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 12 16 Mission, Vision, and Values Brad Winick of Planning/Aging led a workshop with the Task Force members to establish the mission, vision, and values of the Aging in Community Initiative. The mission is a one -sentence statement of why the initiative was launched, including specific aims and goals. The vision statement is a one -sentence aspirational description of the long-term effects that will result from the work of the initiative. Value statements detail the core values that should guide the age - friendly work. The Task Force incorporated the voice of community residents and their own experience in the aging network to arrive at the statements. •Strengthen community infrastructure and systems that enhance the lives of older adults. • Mount Prospect is an accessible, inclusive community where older adults thrive and have the tools to navigate the aging process. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 13 17 Community Assessment The community assessment is used by the Task Force to decide what goals to set and the activities necessary to reach those goals. The Task Force pulled out key findings from the Aging in Community Survey, senior focus groups, and other sources of information to identify recurring themes and subthemes related to aging in community. The Task Force then prioritized goals and identified activities that reflect the needs and preferences of Mount Prospect's older residents and align with the mission, vision, and values of the Aging in Community Initiative. Aging in Community Survey Findings The primary source of information for the community assessment was the Aging in Community Survey. The full Aging in Community Survey Report is available in Appendix B. The Task Force launched the survey in 2021 to collect information about the current and anticipated needs of older adults in the Mount Prospect community. The target population for the survey was Mount Prospect residents ages 55 and over. The Task Force analyzed the 466 survey responses and identified the overall themes, as well as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that emerged from the survey data. 1 01 Image Credits: Andrejs Kirma, Icon Solutions, Ricki Tri Putra, Adrien Coquet, and Guilherme Furtado from the Noun Project Community Strengths Overall the respondents thought Mount Prospect was a "very good" place for people to live as they age. Many respondents have lived in the community a long time, conveying a sense of satisfaction and ownership. This is echoed in the overwhelming desire to be able to live independently in their homes as they age and the strong Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 14 18 • Strong desire to stay in home as long as possible Housing • 1/2 of respondents said a home modification would be needed • Lack of housing options for older adults to transition as they age " • Housing affordability • Heavy dependence on private vehicles for transportation Transportation • Few people reported using public transportation and it scored low for its "convenience" Information Lack of awareness of available resources • Need information in many formats (e.g. print, electronic, phone, 0 multiple languages) Employment questions scored lowest out of all the categories Employment • Challenges identifying and getting to / from volunteer opportunities Social . Understand barriers to participating in social opportunities •�� Engagement (transportation, cost, age of participants, cultural, etc.) i■'�ITII • Different strategies for reaching different age cohorts (e.g. pre - Special retirement vs. post-retirement age) Populations • Collect more information from minority populations about their needs Image Credits: Andrejs Kirma, Icon Solutions, Ricki Tri Putra, Adrien Coquet, and Guilherme Furtado from the Noun Project Community Strengths Overall the respondents thought Mount Prospect was a "very good" place for people to live as they age. Many respondents have lived in the community a long time, conveying a sense of satisfaction and ownership. This is echoed in the overwhelming desire to be able to live independently in their homes as they age and the strong Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 14 18 desire to remain in their current community for as long as possible. The physical environment was rated highly for the quality of its sidewalks, hospitals and health care facilities, and well- maintained homes and properties. Questions related to health care professionals were rated every good" on average. The library, faith communities, and park districts were identified as key resources for life-long learning, while the most trusted sources of information were family and friends, senior centers, units of local government, and health care professionals. There was a low response rate about home repair services in the community, but those who did respond rated these categories "very good." Few reported using public transportation, but those who do rated the public transit "very good" in terms of safety. At an individual level, most respondents self-reported as being in "very good" health. 90% of respondents have daily or weekly contact with others, and 90% have someone to call any time of day or night if they were in trouble or distress. Community Weaknesses While most respondents expressed a preference to stay in their homes, data WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW� suggests that the community does not have enough facilities to accommodate those that need to move out of their homes. Questions asking about the availability of affordable housing, variety of housing options for older adults, and physically accessible homes received low scores. Personal safety or security concerns were cited as a "major factor" if respondents were to move from their current community, though it was not clear if the concerns were from home safety (e.g. falling hazards) or community safety (e.g. crime). 74% of respondents reported living in single-family homes, and 50% of respondents reported that their home would need major repairs and / or modifications to stay there as long as possible. When asked to rate the community's home repair and maintenance services, there was a high proportion of "no response," suggesting that residents may be unfamiliar with these services. In the area of Education, Civic Engagement, and Volunteering, respondents gave a "fair" rating for "activities that offer senior discounts" and 'transportation to and from volunteer opportunities." Village Hall and the local Senior Center appear to be under-utilized as a source for continuing education and self-improvement classes, and there may be a lack of awareness about local service agencies. When asked to rate health and wellness services, accessible mental health services and affordable in-home caregiving scored lowest. Community Opportunities One of the biggest opportunities identified by the Task Force was helping adults plan ahead of time for how they would like to age, rather than waiting for a crisis ,�r ✓ before decisions are made. There is a great deal of information available but there has to be a strategy to coordinate delivery of and access to the information. Mount Prospect has taken steps to enhance information dissemination through a senior newsletter and could potentially fill additional information gaps through this vehicle. Other ideas such as a directory phone service (e.g. 311) and aging workshops were discussed. Many community organizations and institutions have existing programs and services, and where possible organizations should partner instead of re-creating existing programs. New forms of technology can pose a barrier for older adults, but it can also be an opportunity for greater engagement and connection to family and friends through texting, video calls, and social media. There is an opportunity to help older adults achieve their goals to live safely and independently in their homes for as long as possible by supporting access to affordable home remodeling and maintenance services, and exploring universal housing design. Finally, almost three-quarters of the respondents reported that they were retired, which represents a potential source of volunteers and advocates who may have spare time to support older adult initiatives. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 15 19 Community Threats For some older adults, employment is not optional, but various barriers such as ;%J ageism or the need to take care of a loved one can make it difficult to find work. Costs continue to rise for caregiving services and 28% of respondents said they were every likely" or "extremely likely" to provide unpaid care to an adult loved one in the future. The Covid-19 pandemic was cited as a major threat that greatly impacted many aspects of aging, including increased pressure on the caregiving workforce, reduced access to in- home services, and fewer socialization opportunities. Nearly one-third of the respondents reported that they lived alone. Social media, while a great connector, can also exacerbate feelings of isolation or anxiety. Older adults may be resistant to change and may find it challenging to downsize their belongings, adapt to new technology, or try new ways of doing things. 93% of respondents reported that they drive themselves, but the Task Force found that most people are not prepared for when they can no longer drive, and suburban infrastructure is predominantly car -oriented. The country is facing a severe housing shortage of all types of housing, which has increased housing prices for all demographics. Lastly, many local institutions do not have the capacity to deliver information and services to non-English speakers. Senior Focus Groups Findings Another important source of information for the community assessment were the senior focus groups conducted in 2019. The Village of Mount Prospect Human Services Department, in partnership with the Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect Park District, and River Trails Park District, facilitated six focus groups with a total of 46 adults in three age ranges: 57-67, 68- 77, and 78+. The themes from the focus groups are summarized below. ✓ Desire to age in Mount Prospect ✓ Need awareness of services through lists of activities, brochures, newsletter, central location for senior news ✓ Village services and resources are strengths of the community ✓ Desire a space to gather ✓ Will consider various housing options including staying in home, downsizing, affordability, centrally located housing and mixed age living ✓ Transportation options are important for ability to get around ✓ Opportunities for socialization to add to quality of life "Of all the needs discussed, which one is the most important to you?" Gathering Transportation Information & Socialization & Affordability Space Resources Recreation Review of Other Aging in Community Data Sources Beyond the survey and focus groups, the Task Force reviewed nine additional data sources related to aging in community and feedback from Mount Prospect residents. The sources were a variety of surveys, plans, and other reports from the local, regional, and state level. The idea behind this review was to identify recurring themes and subthemes, for two reasons: first, if a theme appeared across multiple sources, it is likely a critical issue that needs to be addressed; and second, if multiple organizations or locations are addressing a particular theme, then it Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 16 20 makes strategic sense to align our work with existing efforts. More detail about the community assessment sources is in Appendix D. •Aging in Community Survey (2021) Human Services Senior Opportunities Survey (2021) •VOMP Community Survey (2020) Human Services Needs Assessment (2022) *AgeOptio_ns - Area Agency on Aging Plan (2022) eIDOA - State Plan on Aging (2022) 9VOMP Strategic Plan (2021) @VOMP Comprehensive Plan (2017) Aging in a Changing Region Report (2022) *MMC AFCC Strategic Planning Survey (2022) •Human Services Senior Focus Groups (2019) The Task Force identified 11 themes across the 11 sources. The themes are listed in the leftmost column in the table below, followed by the definition of the theme in the second column, and the subthemes in the third column. Theme Definition Subtheme Housing Housing as it relates to older Housing issues to be considered include adults includes options, range of housing options, supportive economic factors and services for those aging in place, supports needed. modification needs, and affordability of senior housing. Health and Health and Wellness of older Issues that affect health and wellness Wellness adults should be considered include access to nutritious foods, physical from a social, physical and activity opportunities, focus on prevention, mental health lens. response to elder abuse and neglect, access to mental health services and ability to maintain independence. Information / Both access to information Communication and information needs Communication and the modality of include awareness of programs offered, communicating information language barriers addressed, referral lists should be considered for for resources and educational programs on older adults. a variety of topics. Transportation Transportation encompasses Transportation issues include lack of the methods older adults use transportation options, geographic Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 17 21 Prioritization of Themes The community assessment captured the wide breadth of issues that affect the quality of life for older adults. Many of these issues also affect quality of life for other age groups. It is not feasible to address every issue in a three-year action plan; therefore the Task Force followed a two-step process to select priority areas and goals. The priority areas were selected with a dot -voting method in which Task Force members were asked to choose the top five priority areas from the 11 community assessment themes that best reflect the priorities of the stakeholders in the community. The community assessment data was printed on cards and laid out on tables by theme (see image below). The data was color -coded by its source: for example, Aging in Community Survey data was printed on orange paper, Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 18 22 to get around and the various restrictions to programs, difficulty barriers and challenges they managing ride share technology and lack of face in doing so. option for those that do not drive. Social Social Engagement includes Issues affecting social engagement include Engagement both opportunities and ability homebound status, effect of COVID to connect with others and pandemic, understanding barriers to the barriers that affect older engagement, opportunities to participate in adults. and intergenerational programs. Diverse Any identity outside of being Considerations for diverse populations such Populations an older adult. as veterans, LGBTQQ, race and ethnicity and English as a second language. Issues identified include congregate meal sites with ethnic meals, programs delivered through lens of inclusion, needs of different age cohorts, access to programs that address social determinants to health, address language barriers. Aging Network The Aging network is Aging network issues include inability to comprised of local, state and understand and reach agencies regarding federal agencies that service benefits, access to quality home and older adults. community based services, and need for inter -jurisdictional collaboration around aging issues. Technology Technology with regard to Technology issues include literacy, access barriers for older adults in to technology, inability to navigate navigating systems and applications online, education on accessing information. technology needed. Physical Physical environment as it Physical environment concerns include Environment affects older adults' ability to facility accessibility issues, safety utilize facilities and move education, increased walkability, businesses about the community in a need to be handicap accessible, safe manner. Workforce / Issues affecting access to Need for paid caregivers, challenges with Caregivers services for older adults and direct care services to older adults and lack support for unpaid of volunteers for aging services. caregivers. Employment / Opportunities for older adults Opportunities for employment and Volunteering to work and volunteer as volunteering, ability to get to and from. they desire. Prioritization of Themes The community assessment captured the wide breadth of issues that affect the quality of life for older adults. Many of these issues also affect quality of life for other age groups. It is not feasible to address every issue in a three-year action plan; therefore the Task Force followed a two-step process to select priority areas and goals. The priority areas were selected with a dot -voting method in which Task Force members were asked to choose the top five priority areas from the 11 community assessment themes that best reflect the priorities of the stakeholders in the community. The community assessment data was printed on cards and laid out on tables by theme (see image below). The data was color -coded by its source: for example, Aging in Community Survey data was printed on orange paper, Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 18 22 whereas senior focus group data was printed on green paper. The Task Force members were given five "dots" (stickers) to place on their top five themes. The five priorities with the most votes (dots) were housing, transportation, social engagement, information / communication, and health / wellness. Low ASSESSMENTCOMMUNITY DATA CARDS Irvipact High Low Once the five priority areas were selected, the Task Force sorted the priority area data into four quadrants based on high / low impact and high / low feasibility. The purpose of this exercise was to identify high impact, high feasibility goals and objectives High Feasibility that could be addressed in a three- year action plan. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 19 23 Goals and Objectives The Task Force created two goals per priority area, and up to three objectives per goal. The end result is an Action Plan with 10 goals and 27 objectives. The goals identify the broad, long-term outcomes to achieve, while the objectives identify the methods used to meet the goals. The objectives were drafted following the SMART model: Specific: Who? (Target population and persons doing the activity) and What? (Action/activity) Measurable: How will we quantify success? Achievable: Is this feasible given current resources and constraints? Relevant: Will this work help make progress toward the goal and strategic priority? Time -bound: Provides a timeline indicating when the objective will be met. The Work Groups will break down the objectives into smaller activities and tasks, and further define the ownership of each objective and activity, the time frames for implementation, and the metrics used to quantify success. Housing One the resounding messages from the community assessment is the overwhelming desire of older adults to be able to live independently in their homes as they age and the strong desire to remain in their current community for as long as possible. The Task Force honed in on housing goals that make physical home modifications and home maintenance more attainable and affordable for older adults, thus allowing them to "'age in place" more safely and independently. Goal 1 Enable older adults to remain in their homes through physical modifications to the structure. 1.1 Create a network of contractors and handymen available to modify homes for older adults. 1.2 Market the network to the public via automated voice response (AVR), newsletter, website, and social media, and through partner organizations. Goal 2 Enable older adults to remain in their homes by connecting them to affordable and reliable home maintenance services. 2.1 Compile a list of handymen / maintenance companies for simple home maintenance. 2.2 Compile a list of programs, volunteers, and charities to assist with simple home maintenance. 2.3 After lists and networks are created, use newsletter, automated voice response (AVR), website, social media, and partner organizations to market these services. Transportation Access to reliable transportation was identified as a key to aging well and it is a critical component to success in other priority areas like social engagement and health and wellness. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 20 24 One of the key issues is how to get around town if one cannot drive themselves, whether due to age, disability, or finances. The Task Force focused its transportation goals on reducing barriers to using existing public transit and ride -sharing programs, and conducting a transportation study to identify where investment in the transportation system would be most effective. Social Engagement Another resounding message from the community assessment was the desire for more activities, classes, and events for older adults to learn and socialize. The Task Force recognized that many community partners offer programming for older adults but more coordination is needed so that residents are aware of the offerings. Given the shortage in staffing and funding for many community organizations, the Task Force hopes to tap into the talent and time of the older adults to help develop and lead new programs and activities. The Task Force also recognized social isolation as a key issue, however more information is needed to identify effective interventions for the Mount Prospect community. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 21 25 I&I'll, 1611111,41111111111111 Goal 3 Decrease barriers to transportation for older adults in Mount Prospect. Host annual transportation resource fairs in conjunction with educational 3.1 transportation program for older adults, persons with disabilities, and their families and friends to increase both awareness of and enrollment in existing transportation programs. Host an educational program on a quarterly basis for older adults, persons with 3.2 disabilities, and their family and friends to educate residents on various transportation options and how to navigate these options. 3.3 Develop a mechanism to educate and accompany older adults on their first public transportation ride. Goal 4 Increase access to all of Mount Prospect via public and other transportation programs. 4.1 Host a transportation discussion with all transportation stakeholders regarding transportation for older adults and persons with disabilities. Hire independent firm to conduct a transportation study in Mount Prospect to identify 4.2 gaps in service and barriers to accessing transportation for community members with a focus on older adults and persons with disabilities. 4.3 Implement the recommendations from the transportation study to eliminate gaps in transportation services for older adults. Social Engagement Another resounding message from the community assessment was the desire for more activities, classes, and events for older adults to learn and socialize. The Task Force recognized that many community partners offer programming for older adults but more coordination is needed so that residents are aware of the offerings. Given the shortage in staffing and funding for many community organizations, the Task Force hopes to tap into the talent and time of the older adults to help develop and lead new programs and activities. The Task Force also recognized social isolation as a key issue, however more information is needed to identify effective interventions for the Mount Prospect community. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 21 25 5.2 Increase the number of older adult -led social events and activities. 5.3 Increase the number of intergenerational programs in the community. Goal 6 Decrease social isolation in older adults. 6.1 Research best practices, legislation, and funding for addressing social isolation. 6.2 Implement findings from research in Objective 6.1. 6.3 Develop list of places that offer congregate meal opportunities and organizations that offer meals -on -wheels programs for home -bound older adults. Information / Communication Information and communication was a cross -cutting theme identified by the Task Force. There is more information available than ever, but finding the right information when you need it can be an overwhelming task as we age. The Task Force identified two objectives to streamline and centralize high level information about resources and events for older adults. The community assessment noted many barriers to accessing information, including digital literacy, language, and social isolation. The Task Force would like to gather more information to identify effective communication methods to reach the older adult community. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 22 26 Health / Wellness The community assessment revealed many assets in terms of health and wellness for older adults in Mount Prospect, such as availability of doctors and hospitals, and a population that generally outperforms the US median in health metrics such as smoking and obesity prevalence and preventable hospitalization rates. The Task Force decided to focus on prevention through education; physical activity; and mental health. Goal 9 1 Increase older adult access to health and wellness resources. 9.1 Increase physical activity among older adults by offering more free events throughout the week. 9.2 Increase awareness of health and wellness topics among older adults by offering workshops and broadcast content. Goal Increase awareness of mental health issues among older adults. 10 10.1 1 Reduce stigma about mental health issues through educational events. 10.2 1 Identify "dementia -friendly" practices that can be implemented in Mount Prospect. 10.3 Increase the number of older adults and stakeholders who are certified in mental health first aid. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 23 27 Implementation The Action Plan will be submitted to the Village Board and then to AARP for approval, however, AARP does not dictate a specific process for implementation. The Task Force will hand off the Action Plan to the Work Groups, who will be responsible for refining, implementing, and evaluating the plan over the next three years. There will be five work groups, each focused on one of the five priority areas. Work Groups will consist of 5-8 members whom are invited based on their expertise in a specific area, their work with the older adult population, or their affiliation with Mount Propect. Village staff will assemble the Work Groups with input from Task Force members. Co-chairs will be responsible for meeting logistics, facilitation, and pushing the group to achieve the stated goals and objectives. Ideally, a Task Force member and a Village staff liaision will serve as co-chairs for each Work Group. In the beginning, Work Groups will meet monthly and transition to more or less frequency depending on the activities at hand. Work Group co-chairs will meet on a quarterly basis to report on metrics, evaluate strategies, and obtain feedback from other groups. Community members will be consulted at various stages of implementation and provided with updates on the progress of the plan. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Action Plan 2023 24 28 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU� w Illllllllllh�, Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report Contents Executive Summary ............................................. Themes from the Survey ................................. Strengths......................................................... Weaknesses.................................................... Opportunities.................................................. Threats............................................................ Introduction........................................................ Survey Methodology ........................................... Community Characteristic Scores ....................... Demographics..................................................... Aging in Our Community ..................................... Aging in Our Homes ............................................ Physical Environment .......................................... Transportation.................................................... Health and Wellness ........................................... Social Isolation .................................................... Education, Civic Engagement, and Volunteering Employment and Jobs ......................................... Communication and Information ........................ Caregivi ng............................................................ Conclusion........................................................... Reflection on Survey Methodology ................ Appendix A: Aging in Community Survey Questions ........................................................................................... 3 ........................................................................................... 3 ........................................................................................... 3 ........................................................................................... 4 ........................................................................................... 4 ........................................................................................... 4 ........................................................................................... 5 ........................................................................................... 5 ........................................................................................... 7 ........................................................................................... 9 .........................................................................................13 .........................................................................................16 .........................................................................................18 ......................................................................................... 20 ......................................................................................... 22 ......................................................................................... 24 ......................................................................................... 25 ......................................................................................... 28 ......................................................................................... 29 ......................................................................................... 31 ......................................................................................... 32 ......................................................................................... 32 Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 2 30 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report Executive Summary The Village of Mount Prospect launched the Aging in Community Initiative in 2019. The mission of the initiative is to strengthen community infrastructure and systems that enhance the lives of older adults. The Village has convened an Age -Friendly Task Force to carry out this mission. The Task Force launched the Aging in Community Survey in 2021 to collect information about the current and anticipated needs of older adults in the community. This information will help shape the priorities of a three-year Age -Friendly Action Plan. The Task Force analyzed the survey responses and identified the overall themes, as well as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that emerged from the survey data. Themes from the Survey • Strong desire to stay in home as long as possible • About half of respondents said a home modification would be needed Housing • Lack of housing options for older adults to transition as they age so • Housing affordability • Heavy dependence on private vehicles for transportation 16 no Transportation • Few people reported using public transportation and it scored low for its "convenience" • Lack of awareness of available resources Information • Need information in many formats (e.g. print, electronic, phone, multiple languages) 0 • Employment questions scored lowest out of all the categories r Employment , Challenges identifying and getting to / from volunteer opportunities Itk* Social • Understand barriers to participating in social opportunities 0 V0 Engagement (transportation, cost, age of participants, cultural, etc.) 11411 • Different strategies for reaching different age cohorts (e.g. pre - Special retirement vs. post-retirement age) Populations • Collect more information from minority populations about their needs Image Credits: Andrejs Kirma, Icon Solutions, Ricki Tri Putra, Adrien Coquet, and Guilherme Furtado from the Noun Project �Strengths Overall the respondents thought Mount Prospect was a "very good" place for people to live as they age. Many respondents have lived in the community a long time, conveying a sense of satisfaction and ownership. This is echoed in the overwhelming desire to be able to live independently in their homes as they age and the strong desire to remain in their current community for as long as possible. The physical environment was rated highly for the quality of its sidewalks, hospitals and health care facilities, and well-maintained homes and properties. Questions related to health care professionals were rated "very good" on average. The library, faith community, and park districts were identified as key resources for life-long learning, while the most trusted sources of information were family and friends, senior centers, units of local government, and health care professionals. There was a low response rate about home repair services in the community, but those who did respond rated these categories Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 3 31 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report "very good." Few reported using public transportation, but those who do rated the public transit "very good" in terms of safety. At an individual level, most respondents self-reported as being in "very good" health. 90% of respondents have daily or weekly contact with others, and 90% have someone to call any time of day or night if they were in trouble or distress. Weaknesses While most respondents expressed a preference to stay in their homes, data suggests that the community does not have enough facilities to accommodate those that need to move out of their homes. Questions asking about the availability of affordable housing, variety of housing options for older adults, and physically accessible homes received low scores. Personal safety or security concerns were cited as a "major factor' if respondents were to move from their current community, though it was not clear if the concerns were from home safety (e.g. falling hazards) or community safety (e.g. crime). 74% of respondents reported living in single-family homes, and 50% of respondents reported that their home would need major repairs and / or modifications to stay there as long as possible. When asked to rate the community's home repair and maintenance services, there was a high proportion of "no response," suggesting that residents may be unfamiliar with these services. In the area of Education, Civic Engagement, and Volunteering, respondents gave a "fair" rating for "activities that offer senior discounts" and "transportation to and from volunteer opportunities." Village Hall and the local Senior Center appear to be under- utilized as a source for continuing education and self-improvement classes, and there may be a lack of awareness about local service agencies. When asked to rate health and wellness services, accessible mental health services and affordable in-home caregiving scored lowest. Opportunities One of the biggest opportunities identified by the Task Force was helping adults plan ahead of time for how they would like to age, rather than waiting for a crisis before decisions are made. There is a great deal of information available but there has to be a strategy to coordinate delivery of and access to the information. Mount Prospect has taken steps to enhance information dissemination through a senior newsletter and could potentially fill additional information gaps through this vehicle. Other ideas such as a directory phone service (e.g. 311) and aging workshops were discussed. Many community organizations and institutions have existing programs and services, and where possible organizations should partner instead of re-creating existing programs. New forms of technology can pose a barrier for older adults, but it can also be an opportunity for greater engagement and connection to family and friends through texting, video calls, and social media. There is an opportunity to help older adults achieve their goals to live safely and independently in their homes for as long as possible by supporting access to affordable home remodeling and maintenance services, and exploring universal housing design. Finally, almost three-quarters of the respondents reported that they were retired, which represents a potential source of volunteers and advocates who may have spare time to support older adult initiatives. 00°°"""a Threats For some older adults, employment is not optional, but various barriers such as ageism or the need to take care of a loved one can make it difficult to find work. Costs continue to rise for caregiving services and 28% of respondents said they were "very likely" or "extremely likely" to provide unpaid care to an adult loved one in the future. The Covid-19 pandemic was cited as a major threat that greatly impacted many aspects of aging, including increased pressure on the caregiving workforce, reduced access to in-home services, and fewer socialization opportunities. Nearly one-third of the respondents reported that they lived alone. Social media, while a great connector, can also exacerbate feelings of isolation or anxiety. Older adults may be resistant to change and may find it challenging to downsize their belongings, adapt to new technology, or try new ways of doing things. 93% of respondents reported that they drive themselves, but the Task Force found that most people are not prepared for when they can no longer drive, and suburban infrastructure is predominantly car -oriented. The country is facing a severe housing shortage of all types of housing, which has increased housing prices for all demographics. Lastly, many local institutions do not have the capacity to deliver information and services to non-English speakers. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 4 32 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report Introduction Our population is aging — and this demographic shift comes with opportunities and challenges Ages 85+ 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 55-59 50-54 45-49 40-44 35-39 30-34 25-29 20-24 15-19 10-14 5-9 0-4 15 1960 111"1" 1, ln,flo 2060 Mal,, f n vI" 10 5 () 5 10 Millions of people 5 0 5 10 15 Millions of people 17%of fount Prospect's population is 5+ 24%of suburban Cook older adults are householders that love alone 32%of suburban Cook adults 50+ are still in the labor force 3in4adults age 50+ want to stay in their homes and communities as they age By 2030, 1 in 5Americans will be over the age of 65 By 2050, people 0+ will spend6l centsout of every retail dollar spent By 2050, life expectancy for Americans is projected to increase to years' Recognizing this trend, the Village of Mount Prospect launched the Aging in Community Initiative in 2019. The mission of the initiative is to strengthen community infrastructure and systems that enhance the lives of older adults. The Village convened an Age -Friendly Task Force to carry out this mission. The Task Force launched the Aging in Community Survey to collect information about the current and anticipated needs of older adults in the community. This information will help shape the priorities of a three-year Age -Friendly Action Plan. Survey Methodology The Task Force adapted the 2020 AARP Age -Friendly Community Survey to create the 2021 Village of Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey. The survey questions are available in Appendix A. The target population for the survey was Mount Prospect residents ages 55 and over. The survey included 44 multiple choice questions and 1 open-ended question covering the following topics: 1 Fact Sources: 1, 2, 3. American Community Survey 5 -year Estimates, 2015-2019; 4. AARP.org; 5. Census.gov; 6. AARP.org; 7. Census.gov; Population Pyramid — Census.gov. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 5 33 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report The survey was available in English and Spanish, and the Village offered assistance to other non-English speakers through language line services. Hanul Family Alliance provided a Korean translator for survey events held at some of the senior residences. Respondents could complete the survey online or fill out a paper copy. The survey did not request any identifying information, so all responses were completely anonymous. None of the survey questions were required; participants could elect to skip any questions they did not wish to answer. The Age -Friendly Task Force employed a variety of marketing strategies to raise awareness of the survey and distributed surveys at numerous locations and events, such as: • Direct mailing to 65+ year old residents who purchased vehicle sticker with senior discount (over 5,000 households) • Aging in Community Kick -Off Event at Village Hall • Aging in Community Workshop at Village Hall • Community Connections Center Survey Distribution Event • Fire Department blood drives • Medicare Part D open enrollment events • Events at residential buildings where older adults live • Distribution of surveys at community organizations, such as senior centers and churches • Spreading the word through digital communications such as social media, press release, and newsletters The survey was open for approximately 4 months, from September 29, 2021 through January 20, 2022. The Village received 466 surveys, all of which were analyzed to produce this data report. The number of responses (N) for each question is 466 unless otherwise noted. Some questions asked the respondents to rate various characteristics of the community on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 meaning "Poor" and 5 meaning "Excellent." Each characteristic was designated an overall "score" based on a weighted average of the responses. The scales and scores used for each question are provided in the results. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 6 34 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report Community Characteristic Scores Respondents were asked to score various characteristics of the community on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 meaning "Poor" and 5 meaning "Excellent." The following chart depicts the characteristics in descending order from highest rated to lowest rated. # I Community Characteristic Score Scale Category 18 Quality of health care professionals 4.10 Very good Good 19 Affordable health and wellness programs and classes like A range of volunteer activities to choose from 3.20 Good Education, Civic 15 Conveniently located hospitals, health care facilities, and 4.10 Very good 23 Continuing education classes or social clubs to pursue new 3.04 Good nutrition, diabetic management and weight control interests and hobbies Engagement, Volunteering 15 emergency care centers 3.04 Good 23 Conveniently located entertainment venues 3.00 19 Accessible social services 3.20 Good pCommulnicatflonnd 18 Availability of health care professionals 4.05 Very good 14 Sufficient time for pedestrian crossings 3.19 Good 15 Well-maintained homes and properties 3.99 Very good 15 Enough benches for resting in public areas 3.17 Good 18 Diversity of health care professionals 3.87 Very good 30 Access to community information in one central source 3.17 Good 15 Well-maintained and safe parks 3.76 Very good 18 Affordability of health care professionals 3.64 Very good 3 How would you rate your current community as a place for 3.61 Very good ®• people to live as they age? 14 Sidewalks that are in good condition, safe for pedestrians, 3.56 Very good and accessible for wheelchairs or other assistive mobility devices 15 Public buildings and spaces, including restrooms, that are 3.53 Very good accessible to people of different physical abilities 13 Home modification and home repair contractors who are 3.48 Very good trustworthy, do quality work, and are affordable 15 Conveniently located, affordable public parking and sufficient 3.46 Very good handicap parking 15 Conveniently located shopping and services for daily needs 3.46 Very good (grocery, pharmacy, etc.) 13 Seasonal services such as lawn work or snow removal for low- 3.40 Very good income and older adults 14 Well -lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users 3.37 Good 30 Free access to computers and the Internet in public places 3.33 Good Communicatiorn and 17 1 Safe 3.12 3.22 Good 19 Affordable physical fitness activities for older adults 3.11 Good 19 Affordable health and wellness programs and classes like A range of volunteer activities to choose from 3.20 Good Education, Civic Engagement, Volunteering 23 Continuing education classes or social clubs to pursue new 3.04 Good nutrition, diabetic management and weight control interests and hobbies Engagement, Volunteering 15 Well-maintained, safe, affordable housing 3.04 Good 23 Conveniently located entertainment venues 3.00 19 Accessible social services 3.20 Good pCommulnicatflonnd 14 Sufficient time for pedestrian crossings 3.19 Good 15 Enough benches for resting in public areas 3.17 Good 30 Access to community information in one central source 3.17 Good 14 1 Audio and visual pedestrian crossings 3.12 Good 19 Affordable physical fitness activities for older adults 3.11 Good 25 A range of volunteer activities to choose from 3.06 Good Education, Civic Engagement, Volunteering 23 Continuing education classes or social clubs to pursue new 3.04 Good Education, Civic interests and hobbies Engagement, Volunteering 15 Well-maintained, safe, affordable housing 3.04 Good 23 Conveniently located entertainment venues 3.00 Good Education, Civic Engagement, Volunteering Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 7 35 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 15 Housing options for older adults such as active adult 3.00 Good communities, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing 30 Clearly displayed printed community information with large 2.99 Good Communication and lettering Information 17 Affordable 2.98 Good INNEENNEM 23 Activities or events that involve both younger and older 2.93 Good Education, Civic people Engagement, Volunteering 19 Accessible mental health services 2.91 Good so 30 Community information that is available in a number of 2.88 Good Communicatian and different languages Information 19 Affordable in-home services including care giving, personal 2.86 Good care, housekeeping, and cooking 23 A variety of cultural activities for diverse populations 2.85 Good Education, Civic Engagement, Volunteering 17 Accessible 2.81 Good 25 Opportunities for older adults to participate in decision 2.79 Good Education, Civic making bodies such as community councils or committees Engagement, Volunteering 17 Timely 2.76 Good 25 Easy to find information on available local volunteer 2.71 Good Education, Civic opportunities Engagement, Volunteering 30 Community information that is delivered in person to people 2.70 Good Cmmunicaticor> and who may have difficulty or may not be able to leave their Information home 17 Convenient 2.68 Good 23 Activities geared specifically towards older adults 2.65 Good Education, Civic Engagement, Volunteering 15 Homes that are built with things like a no step entrance, 2.64 Good wider doorways, and first floor bedrooms and bathrooms 1111110 14 Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians 2.61 Good 23 Activities that offer senior discounts 2.56 Fair Education, Civic Engagement, Volunteering 28 A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults 2.45 Fair 28 Policies that ensure older adults can continue to have equal 2.39 Fair opportunity to work for as long as they want or need to regardless of their age 28 Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with 2.34 Fair disabilities 25 Transportation to and from volunteer activities 2.31 Fair Education, Civic Engagement, Volunteering 28 Job training opportunities for older adults who want to learn 2.28 Fair new job skills within their job or get training in a different field of work Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 8 36 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report Demographics Age The majority of respondents (40%) were between the ages of 65 and 74. The median age of respondents was 72. What is your age as of your last birthday? Number Percent 55 to 59 years 35 8% 60 to 64 years 51 11% 65 to 69 years 87 19% 70 to 74 years 99 21% 75 to 79 years 73 16% 80 to 84 years 63 14% 85 years and over 42 9% No Response 16 3% TOTAL 466 100% Gender Separated 3 Two-thirds of respondents were female, and one-third were male. How do you identify? Number Percent Male 151 32% Female 302 65% Other (plea .... specify) 2 0% ..ase No Response 11 2% TOTAL 466 100% Marital Status The majority of respondents (60%) were married. What is your current marital status? Number Percent Married 279 60%__ Not married, living together 5 1% Separated 3 1% Divorced 48 10% Widowed 88 19% Never Married 24 5% Other (please specify) 7 2% No Response 12 3% TOTAL 466 100% '(,What is your age as of your last birthday? 55 to 64 11111111 65 to 74 11111111111 175 to 84 IIIA111 8 5+ IIIIII No Response 3% How do you identify? 11111111111 M a I e IIIIIIIIIIII Female IIIIII No Response . of '(,What is your current marital status? 10 Married IIIIIIIIII Widowed IIIIIIIIIIII Divorced iEu Other IIIIII No Response 3% Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 9 37 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report Household Composition Over half of respondents (54%) lived with other adults in their home, while almost one-third lived by themselves. Few respondents reported living with minors under 18 or with parents. Besides yourself, do you have 220 47% any of the following people 233 50% living in your household? 13 3% (Check all that apply) Number Percent Other adults 251 54% I live by myself 143 31% No Response 65 14% Minors <18 82% - 10% Parents 6 , 1% TOTAL 466 3% * Respondents could choose more than one response so the total does not equal 100% Besides yourself, do you have any of the following people living in .t live by myself 31% No Response 14% Minors <18 2% Parents 1% 54% Disability Status One-third of respondents (34%) reported that themselves or their partner have a disability, handicap, or chronic disease that keeps them from fully participating in various activities. Does any disability, handicap, or 220 47% chronic disease keep you or your 233 50% spouse or partner from 13 3% participating fully in work, school, 466 100% housework, or other activities? i Number � E Percent No ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 295 63% Yes, myself 75 16% Yes my partner 47 - 10% ............................:......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Yes, both 35 8% No Response 14 3% TOTAL 466 100% Does any disability, handicap, or chronic disease keep you or your spouse or partner from participating fully in work, school, housework, or other activities? uuuuloNo JJJJU, Yes, myself 1111111111 Yes, my partner Yes, both JJJJM No Response Township Respondents were split almost evenly between Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships. What township do you live in? Number Percent Wheeling (north of Central Road) 220 47% Elk Grove (south of Central Road) 233 50% No Response 13 3% TOTAL 466 100% 'I,N'hat township do you live in? IIIIIIIIIII Wheeling (north of Central Road) IIIIIIIIII Elk Grove (south of Central Road) IIIIII No Response 3% Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 38 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report Educational Level The majority of respondents (60%) completed a 4 -year college degree or higher. What is the highest level of education that you completed? Number Percent Graduate or professional degree(s) 147 32% 4 -year college degree 126 27% 2 -year college degree 54 12% Vocational training / certificate 31 7% High school, GED or equivalent 88 19% Less than a high school diploma 3 1% No Response 17 4% TOTAL 466 100% What is the highest level of education that you completed? Bachelors or Higher If Some College or Vocational 0 High School Diploma Less Than High School JT11, No Response 4% Household Income Respondents were distributed fairly evenly across income levels, with most households (28%) earning between $50k and $99k. 21% of survey participants did not respond to this question. What was your annual household income before taxes in 2020? Number Percent $150,000 or more 50 11% $100,000 to $149,999 43 9% $75,000 to $99,999 60 13% $50,000 to $74,999 72 15% $30,000 to $49,999 73 16% $20,000 to $29,999 368% 1% $10,000 to $19,999 28 , 6% Less than $10,000 5 1% No Response 99 21% TOTAL 466 100% What was your annual) household income before taxes in 2020? >$100k IN uN $50-99k 1111111 $20-49k <$20k lill No Response Years Lived in Community Nearly half of respondents (46%) have lived in the community for over 35 years; a quarter (25%) of respondents have lived here 46 years or more. The Village received the fewest responses (6%) from residents living in the community less than five years. How long have you lived in Number Percent your community? Less than 5 years 27 6% 5-14 years 41 9% 15 - 25 years 86 18% 26 - 35 years 94 20% 36 - 45 years 98 21% 46 years or more 116 25% No Response 4 1% TOTAL 466 100 How long have you lliived in your community? Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 11 39 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report Race Most respondents (91%) identified as White, while 7% identified as non-White. The second most selected race was Asian, or 4% of respondents. What is your race? (Check all that apply) Number Percent White or Caucasian 42491% Asian 204% Percent Multi -racial 5 1% Other (please specify) 5 1% Black or African American 2 0% American Indian or Alaska Native 2 0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 0 0% No _Response 11 2% TOTAL 466 0% Race White or Caucasian Not White or Caucasian 7/. No Response 2% Hispanic Origin Most respondents (94%) identified as non -Hispanic / Latino, while 2% identified as Hispanic / Latino. Are you of Hispanic, Spanish, or of Latino origin or descent? Number Percent Hispanic / Latino 14 2% Not Hispanic/ Latino 436 94% ........4/.......I No Response 16 , TOTAL 466 100% Hispanic / Latino Hispanic/ Latino Not Hispanic Latino 11111 No Response 94% Language Most respondents (94%) speak English at home; 88% of respondents speak only English. 11% of respondents speak other languages alone or in addition to English. The two most spoken languages after English were Spanish (2%) and Korean (2%. Please indicate which best represents the languages you speak at home. (Check all that apply) Number Percent English 438 o .„ 94/ Other (please specify) 23 5% Spanish - - - - 9� 2% .� Korean 9 2% Polish 7� 2% Gujarati 2 0% No .Response 8 I 2% TOTAL 466 Please indicate which best represents the languages you speak at home. English 4% English Only 88% Other 11% No Response 1 2% Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 12 40 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report This section explores the various factors influencing the decision to remain in or depart from the community, and to remain in or depart from their current home. Overall, the Village was rated as a "Very Good" place for people to live as they age and most respondents said they were more likely to stay in their current residence and never move. The biggest factor influencing a decision to move out of their current home was "wanting a home that will help you live independently as you age." The biggest factor influencing a decision to move out of their current community was "personal safety or security concerns." Overall, respondents said it was "Very Important" to remain in their current community as long as possible. How would you rate your current community as a place for people to live as they age? No Response uuuuui Poor Fair Good Very Good M Excellent How important is it for you to remain in your current COMMUNITY for as long as possible? No Response iiiiiiiiiiii Not at all important Not very important Somewhat important ,Very important N Extremely important Weighted Score Scale 2.6 - 3.4 Good Weighted Score 3,96, Very,'] M, Scale 2.6 - 3.4 Somewhat important 1.8-2.6 Not very important NUENNOMMUM Thinking about your future years, are you more likely to: Move to a different community 22% Move into a different residence within your current community 19% Stay in your current residence and never move 59% Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 13 41 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report If you were to consider moving out of your current HOME, what factors would influence your decision? Wanting a home that will help you live ° 12% independently as you age The cost/ effort of maintaining your current 14 Z home Wanting a smaller size home 10% 34% 25 Wanting a different environment or setting 10a 42! 3 around your home 11 log NO Wanting a larger size home 15% 77% 6% 3% No Response Not a factor Minor factor im Major factor Scale Minor 1.66-2.33 Not 1.00-1.66 Weighted Scores Wanting a home that will help you live independently as you age The cost / effort of maintaining your current home Wanting a smaller size home Wanting a different environment or setting around your home Wanting a larger size home 1.96 Minor factor 1.73 Minor factor 1.13 Not a factor Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 14 42 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report COMMUNITY,If you were to consider moving out of your current •rs would influence your•• • Your personal safety or security concerns 8% 20% 17% Wanting to live in an area that has a lower cost of living 89'0 179'0 3496 Wanting to be closer to family 9% 29% 21% Wanting to live in an area with better 9% 24% 3496 opportunities for social interaction i% Needing more access to public transportation 99'0 349`0 3090 � Wanting to move to an area that has better 9% 37% 27% health care facilities ioip/ Wanting to live in a different climate 190 3490 3690 / , Wanting to I ive in an area with more or less 0 �� population density 9% 4U/0 37" 6 /70 No Response Not a factor Minor factor o, Major factor Scale FEW IN NOUN Minor 1.66-2.33 Not 1.00-1.66 Weighted Scores Your personal safety or security concerns Wanting to live in an area that has a lower cost of living 2.27 Minor factor Wanting to be closer to family 2.12 Minor factor Wanting to live in an area w/ better opportunities for social interaction 2.10 Minor factor Needing more access to public transportation 1.92 Minor factor Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities 1.88 Minor factor Wanting to live in a different climate 1.85 Minor factor Wanting to live in an area with more or less population density 1.71 Minor factor Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 15 43 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report The questions in this section asked respondents to describe the type of housing they live in and evaluate characteristics that may prevent them from staying in the home as they age. Respondents thought it was "Extremely Important" to be able to live independently in their own homes as they age; this question received the highest weighted score of all the questions on the survey, suggesting that respondents strongly desire the opportunity to "age in place" with independence. Most respondents live in a single-family house, and most respondents own their home, regardless of the type. Over three-quarters said they have to use stairs to access a part of their home. Stairs were the number one area in the home needing major repairs, modifications, or changes to enable residents to stay in the home as long as possible. Overall, the respondents rated the community's home repair and maintenance services as "Very Good." How important is it for you to be able to Clive independently in your own HOME as you age? Very important Not very important iiii Extremely important uuui Weighted Scored Scale 2.6 - 3.4 Somewhat important Somewhat important Which of the following types of homes best describes where you currently live? Single family house Condominium 11% Senior housing 6% Apartment 2% Other (please specify) 1 1% Two-family house I 1% No Response 1 0% 74% For your primary home, do you... Neither sawn nor rent, but live with family member or friend 1% sponse 1% Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 16 44 Appendix B: Aging inCommunity Survey Report Which areas inyour home need major repairs, modifications, orchanges tmenable you tostay there for as long as possible? [[heck all that apply] No repairs needed Stairs Bathroom Laundry 1111111111111I3% Other (please specify), II% Exterior Mill= 11% Kitchen IO% Basement N= 8Y6 Bedroom 3% No Response 2% Family room/Living room 296 Do you have to use stairs tVaccess any part of your home? How would you rate your community's home repair and maintenance services? Home modification and home repair contractors who are trustworthy, doquality work, and are 29% 10% 22% affordable 2.6 3.4 Good Seasonal services such aslawn work orsnow 17% ��� remova|for|ow-incomeando|deredu|ts 31% �0� Not Sure / No Response iiiii Poor Fair Good , Very Good 11111111111 Excellent Weighted Scores Home modification and home repair contractors who are trustworthy, do quality work, and are affordable Seasonal services such aslawn work orsnow removal for low-income and older adults Mount Prospect Aging mCommunity Survey Report 17 45 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report This set of questions asked respondents to rate the physical environment, such as housing, public spaces, health care facilities, shopping for daily needs, and sidewalks. For public infrastructure, sidewalks received the highest rating (Very Good) and separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians received the lowest rating (Good). For built environment, conveniently located health care facilities and well-maintained properties received the highest ratings (Very Good) while housing options for older adults and availability of homes with accessible features received the lowest ratings (Good). • s s sIIIIIIIIIIIIJIM 11111 111 !, 1111111 iiiiiiiiiii III I I M I MMMMOITIN 3% Sidewalks that are in good condition, safe for pedestrians, and accessible for wheelchairs or 129 30 other assistive mobility devices 1% Well -lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections14% 29% for all users 01111"" 2% Sufficient time for pedestrian crossings 6%1 16'i 3S% pedestrianAudio and visual VIII Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians 6%W 28% 28% No Response P1• • •N •• • ni Excellent Scale 2.6 - 3.4 Good Weighted Scores Sidewalks that are in good condition, safe for pedestrians, and 3`,S uey accessible for wheelchairs or other assistive mobility devices Well -lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users 3.37 Good Sufficient time for pedestrian crossings 3.19 Good Audio and visual pedestrian crossings 3.12 Good Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians 2.61 Good Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 18 46 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report How would you rate your community's built environment? 0% 3% Conveniently located hospitals, health care facilities, and 3% 20% 3% """" emergency care centers 0%; 2% Well-maintained homes and properties% 19% 2% Well-maintained and safe parks 5% 16% 28% 39 2% Public buildings and spaces, including restrooms, that are 7% 11% 30% 34% accessible to people of different physical abilities Homes that are built with things like a no step entrance, 12% wider doorways, and first floor bedrooms and bathrooms No Response III Poor Fair Good Very Good Iii Excellent Scale 2.6 - 3.4 Good ►NF1 Weighted Scores Conveniently located hospitals, health care facilities, and emergency care centers Well-maintained homes and properties Well-maintained and safe parks Public buildings and spaces, including restrooms, that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Conveniently located, affordable public parking and sufficient handicap parking Conveniently located shopping and services for daily needs (grocery, pharmacy, etc.) Enough benches for resting in public areas Well-maintained, safe, affordable housing Housing options for older adults such as active adult communities, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing Homes that are built with things like a no step entrance, wider doorways, and first floor bedrooms and bathrooms 3.17 Good 3.04 Good 3.00 Good 2.64 Good Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 19 47 2% Conveniently located shopping and services for daily needs (grocery, pharmacy, etc.) 14% 25% 5% Conveniently located, affordable public parking and sufficient handicap parking 12% 31% Enough benches for resting in public areas 6% 21% 33% Well-maintained, safe, affordable housing 9% 1,9% 35% Housing options for older adults such as active adult communities, assisted living, memory care, and skilled 7% 23% 32% nursing Homes that are built with things like a no step entrance, 12% wider doorways, and first floor bedrooms and bathrooms No Response III Poor Fair Good Very Good Iii Excellent Scale 2.6 - 3.4 Good ►NF1 Weighted Scores Conveniently located hospitals, health care facilities, and emergency care centers Well-maintained homes and properties Well-maintained and safe parks Public buildings and spaces, including restrooms, that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Conveniently located, affordable public parking and sufficient handicap parking Conveniently located shopping and services for daily needs (grocery, pharmacy, etc.) Enough benches for resting in public areas Well-maintained, safe, affordable housing Housing options for older adults such as active adult communities, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing Homes that are built with things like a no step entrance, wider doorways, and first floor bedrooms and bathrooms 3.17 Good 3.04 Good 3.00 Good 2.64 Good Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 19 47 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report This section explores how respondents travel around town and asked respondents to rate public transportation in their community. The most common method of transport was "Drive yourself" (93%), followed by "Walk" (47%). Only 6% of respondents reported using public transportation, which likely explains the high rate of "no response" when asked to rate public transportation. The highest rated category for public transportation was "safe" and the lowest was "convenient." The 6% of respondents who reported using public transportation gave overall higher ratings to public transportation. How do you usually get around your community? (Check all that apply) Drive yourself Wa l k 47' Have others drive you 14% Ride a bike 12'% Use public transportation 6% Take a taxi 113% Special transportation 1 3 Ride share 3' Other (please specify) 1 2' do not get out of the house 1 0% 93' Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 20 48 Appendix B: Aging inCommunity Survey Report How would you rate your community's public transportation in the following categories? [AU Responses] Safe 24% �11 Affordable 24% Accessible zom Timely 25% 0*0 Convenient 22% 2S% No Response 0 Poor Fair Good Very Good In Excellent How would you rate your community's public transportation inthe following categories? [Respondents who use public transportation] Safe 8% 19% 3.22 Good Accessible 4% 23% Affordable 8% 38% Timely 4%1 23% Convenient 8% 19% No Response EPoor Fair Good Very Good inExceUent Scale MEOW 2.6 3.4 Good Weighted Scores Safe 3.22 Good Affordable 2.98 Good Accessible 2.81 Good 7lme|v 2.76 Good Convenient 2.68 Good Scale Nomm za 3.4 suuu Weighted Scores Safe Accessible 3.28 Good Affordable 3.13 Good Timely 3.08 Good Convenient 3.08 Good Mount Prospect Aging mCommunity Survey Report 2z Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report The questions in this section asked respondents to rate health care professionals and health and wellness services in the community. Health care professionals were rated "Very Good" and had among the highest ratings on the survey. Health and wellness services were rated "Good." Thinking about health in your community, how would you rate your community on the following? Quality of health care professionals S% j 19% 0% �- 2% Availability of health care professionals 6% 21% 0°%a - 3% Diversity of health care professionals 10% 6'% 22% 2% Affordability of healthcare professionals 9% 9"% 30% 2% No Response IIIIIIIIIIII Poor Fair Good Very Good la Excellent Scale 2.6 - 3.4 Good Weighted Scores Quality of health care professionals Availability of health care professionals Diversity of health care professionals Affordability of health care professionals Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 22 50 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report How would you rate the health and wellness services in your community? Affordable health and wellness programs and classes like 14% 16% 31% nutrition, diabetic management and weight control Accessible social services 15% IIN 18% 29% Affordable physical fitness activities for older adults 11%��ffl 20% 29% Accessible mental health services 21% Affordable in-home services including care giving, personal care, housekeeping, and cooking 20% No Response uuuuuu Poor Fair Good Very Good in Excellent Scale 2.6 - 3.4 Good c 29% Weighted Scores Affordable health and wellness programs and classes like 3.20 Good nutrition, diabetic management and weight control Accessible social services 3.20 Good Affordable physical fitness activities for older adults 3.11 Good Accessible mental health services 2.91 Good Affordable in-home services including care giving, personal care, 2.86 Good housekeeping, and cooking Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 23 51 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report This set of questions asked participants to evaluate their own level of isolation. Over half of respondents reported having "Daily" contact with family, friends, or neighbors who do not live with them, and 90% of respondents have a friend or family member that can help at any time if they were in trouble or distress. Overall respondents reported that they "Never" felt isolated from others, and "Rarely" felt left out or lacked companionship. It should be noted that the Village did not have a mechanism for identifying socially isolated individuals and therefore the survey responses may not fully reflect the degree of social isolation found in the community. How often do you have contact with family, friends, or neighbors who do not live with you? Daily Monthly 6% Couple of times a year �3% No Response 1 1% Never L 0% 52% If you were in trouble or distress, do you have friends or family who can help you at any time of the day or night? How often do you feel the following? feel isolated from others 5%III RIN 299" 50% feel left out 63'o /////////////// 3310 42% I lack companionship 39%'51 i /ij 30!' 43% No Response in Often 1111111 Sometimes Rarely Never Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 24 52 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report Education, Civic Engagement, and Volunteering The questions in this section asked participants to rate the community in areas of social participation, education, volunteering, and civic engagement. These areas were rated from "Good" to "Fair." The most popular sources for educational classes or programs were the library, faith community, and park districts. The highest rated social participation category was "continuing education classes or social clubs to pursue new interests or hobbies," while the lowest rated was "activities that offer senior discounts." The highest rated volunteer and civic engagement category was "a range of volunteer activities to choose from," while the lowest rated was "transportation to and from volunteer activities." M• you use the following• •r continuing education or improvement classes or programs? (Check all that apply) Faith community 35% Park Districts f 33% Village Hall or Community Connections Center... 18% No Response 15% Health clubs NINEEM 14% Local organizations or businesses IMMMM 13% Senior center IMII11I1M 11% Other (please specify) 10% Am Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 25 53 Appendix B: Aging inCommunity Survey Report How would you rate your community in the following areas of social participation, inclusion and education? Continuing education classes orsocial clubs to pursue new 15% 33% interests and hobbies Conveniently located entertainment venues IO�� 32% Activities orevents that involve both younger and older 16% 33% people Avariety ofcultural activities for diverse populations 1696 34% Activities geared specifically towards older adults 12% Activities that offer senior discounts IG% No Response 01�1 Poor Fair Good Very Good in Excellent 2.6 3.4 Good Weighted Scores Continuing education classes ursocial clubs topursue new 3.04 Good interests and hobbies Conveniently located entertainment venues 3.00 Good Activities nrevents that involve both younger and older people 2.93 Good Avariety ofcultural activities for diverse populations 2.85 Good Activities geared specifically towards older adults 2.65 Gond Activities that offer senior discounts | 2.56 Fair Mount Prospect Aging mCommunity Survey Report 26 54 Appendix B: Aging inCommunity Survey Report How would you rate your community in the following areas of volunteering and civic engagement? A range of volunteer activities to choose from 15% Opportunities for older adults to participate indecision making 19% 31% bodies such ascommunity councils orcommittees Easy to find information onavailable local volunteer 17% 3296 opportunities�� Transportation toand from volunteer activities 26%sm 23Y& 2% No Response Poor Fair Good 'Very Good MExcal|ent 2.6 3.4 Good Weighted Scores A range of volunteer activities to choose from 3.06 Good Opportunities for older adults toparticipate indecision making 2.79 Good bodies such ascommunity councils orcommittees Easy tofind information on available local volunteer 2.71 Good opportunities Transportation to and from volunteer activities 2.31 Fair Mount Prospect Aging mCommunity Survey Report 27 55 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report This section explored employment status, retirement, and job opportunities for older adults. A little over 20% of the respondents indicated they were employed full- or part-time, and 42% of those currently employed said it was "Very Likely' or "Extremely Likely" they would continue to work for as long as possible, rather than choosing to retire. The categories related to job opportunities for older adults received the lowest ratings on the survey and the highest number of "no responses." Employment Status Employed, FT, Retired, not working, 72% 0 :mployed, PT, 9% Not in labor force for other reasons, 2% to Response, 2% mployed, Joking, 1% 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? 19% Not at all likely Not very likely Is Somewhat likely u Very likely E Extremely likely How would you rate your community in terms of job opportunities for older adults? A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults 31% 25% 20% %. 3% Policies that ensure older adults can continue to have equal opportunity to work for as long as they want or need to 35%110 24% 19% fil regardless of their age 3% Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities 37% 2 110 18% 2% Job training opportunities for older adults who want to learn new job skills within their job or get training in a different field 34%11110 24% 19% 5 of work 2% No Response uuuuui Poor Fair Good Very Good nii Excellent Weighted Scores A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults Policies that ensure older adults can continue to have equal opportunity to work for as long as they want or need to regardless of their age Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities 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 Scale 2.6 - 3.4 Good Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 28 56 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report The questions in this section asked respondents to identify sources of information they use regularly, and to rate the community in the areas of information access and dissemination. The most common source of information was family or friends (68%), followed by local senior centers (59%). Information access and dissemination categories were rated "Good." Would you turn to the following resources if you, a family member or friend needed information about services for older adults? Family orfriend's Local Senior Centers Units of Local Govt Doctor or health care professional Internet Faith -based organizations Mount Prospect Public Library Other local social service agencies AARP MMIJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111111 Kenneth Young/Catholic Charities Chamber of Commerce 110M 6% No Response IlIM 5% Other (please specify) 5% Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 54'! IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 52'! Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllf 4'3 39% 35% 25% 24% 24% 29 57 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report How would you rate your community in the following areas of information access and dissemination? Free access to computers and the Internet in public places 19% # 14% 29% Access to community information in one central source 14% SM 18% 30% Clearly displayed printed community information with large 18% 20% 30% 18% lettering 11 N Community information that is available in a number of 34% 19% 24% 12% different languages 6 1 Community information that is delivered in person to people who may have difficulty or may not be able to leave 33% 20% 23% 9% their home No Response 111111111111 Poor Fair Good Very Good Iso Excellent Scale 2.6 - 3.4 Good Weighted Scores Free access to computers and the Internet in public places 3.33 Good Access to community information in one central source 3.17 Good Clearly displayed printed community information with large 2.99 Good lettering Community information that is available in a number of different 2.88 Good languages Community information that is delivered in person to people who 2.70 Good may have difficulty or may not be able to leave their home Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 30 58 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report The questions in this section asked about caregiving for adult loved ones and asked respondents to rate their own health. Over half (55%) of respondents rated their health "Very Good" or "Excellent." 13% of respondents reported providing unpaid care to an adult loved one. Of those not currently providing care, 28% of respondents reported it was "Very Likely" or "Extremely Likely" that they will provide unpaid care to an adult loved one in the future. No Response uuuulllu Poor Fair Good Very good ts Excellent Are you currently a family caregiver providing unpaid care to an adult loved one to help them take care of themselves? No (Go to Q 38) 82% No asponse 5% Yes ( Skip to Q 39) 13% How likely is it that you will provide unpaid care to an adult loved one in the future? 22% Not at all likely Not very likely is Somewhat likely IIIIIIIIIIII Very likely IM Extremely likely Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 31 59 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report Conclusion The data collected from the Aging in Community Survey will guide the Task Force in its development of a three-year Action Plan, which will ultimately be approved by the Village Board and submitted to the AARP Network of Age -Friendly States and Communities. The survey data will be referenced by the Work Groups as they implement the plan in the coming years. Figure XX depicts the rough timeline for the Action Plan. Community residents will be consulted throughout the process to ensure the plan aligns with the needs of the community. i u •Collect Primary Data (Focus Groups, Survey) •Collect Secondary Data (Census, Existing Efforts) •Develop Community Profile ���� .� � � IIIIIIIII � � IIIIIIIII Ox •Develop Vision, Mission, and Values of Plan x •Analyze Primary and Secondary Data X •Prioritize Needs and Goals VIII (IIIIIIIII IIIIIIIII III � � � VIII �� VIII VIII IIIIIIIII •Convene Work Groups to Lead Implementation 400�* •Define Strategies and Metrics to Achieve Goals •Implement Plan; Evaluate and Adjust As Needed _. The survey information provides a useful snapshot of the Village to its residents and community partners and may be used for other aging initiatives outside of the Village's purview. In the future, the Village may release additional appendices showing the data in different formats. Reflection on Survey Methodology The Village elected to use the AARP Community Survey' as a template for the Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey. The Task Force made slight modifications to the AARP survey in an effort to capture information that was most relevant to Mount Prospect. The advantages of using the AARP template included: • Questions on a wide range of topics; • Template has been used by other age -friendly communities and allows for some comparisons and benchmarking; and • Surveys require a minimum time commitment and anonymity for residents compared to attending a focus group or public meeting. The Task Force identified some challenges based on their own experience developing, disseminating, and analyzing the survey data, as well as feedback from community members who took the survey. • Length: Despite cutting some questions from the template, some community members said the survey was too long. The final survey had 44 questions and many of them were multi -part questions. ' Survey is available at https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/info-2014/aarp-community-survey-guestionnaire.htmi Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 32 60 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report • Rating Scale: Many questions asked respondents to rate community characteristics on a 5 -point scale (Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, or Excellent). The middle choice was labeled "good" rather than "average" or "neutral," which may have skewed the results toward the positive end of the scale. • Open-ended Questions: The survey did not have any open-ended questions except for the initial question. This limited the ability of respondents to elaborate on their multiple-choice selections. However, the Task Force also had limited ability to analyze a high volume of open-ended responses. • Language: The survey was available in English and Spanish. However, only 3 surveys out of 466 were completed in Spanish. The Village did not have the capacity to translate the survey into other languages to reach a greater number of non -English-speaking older adults. • Format: The survey was provided online and in paper format. It was critical to have a paper survey available for this population. 18% of the surveys (85) submitted were on paper. • Population Samples: The Task Force made a concerted effort to identify and reach out to over- and under - sampled populations in Mount Prospect to the best of its ability, but still fell short of its goals with the following populations: Ethnicity: Asian Education: Bachelor's degree or higher Household: Living with parent(s) Age: 75 to 84 years old Education: Less than a high school diploma Language: Speak only English Language: Non-English speakers Languages Spoken at Home: Income: Less than $10,000 - German Age: 55 to 59 years old - Chinese Languages Spoken at Home: - Spanish - French, Haitian, or Cajun - Russian, Polish, or other Slavic languages - Other Indo-European languages - Korean - Vietnamese - Tagalog (incl. Filipino) - Other Asian and Pacific Island languages - Arabic These notes are provided as areas for consideration if another aging survey is utilized by the Village or another community. Overall the Task Force found that the survey was successful in its response rate and serves as an important input in the Age -Friendly Action Plan. Mount Prospect Aging in Community Survey Report 33 61 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report We are asking you, as a Village of Mount Prospect resident who is 55 years of age or older, to complete our Aging in Community survey. The Village of Mount Prospect identified "Aging in Community" as a high priority in the 2019 strategic plan. In response, the Village joined the AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities in February of 2021 as the 512th community to enroll. AARP defines a livable community as one that is safe and secure, has affordable and appropriate housing and transportation options, and has supportive community features and services. Once in place, those resources enhance personal independence; allow residents to age in place; and foster residents' engagement in the community's civic, economic and social life. Your feedback in this survey will help the Village to understand the needs of our residents and will help shape the priorities in a three-year Age -Friendly Action Plan. The Age -Friendly Action Plan will prepare Mount Prospect to be a livable community for all, with a focus on our aging population. Answer the questions to the best of your ability - there are no right or wrong answers. If you are unsure about a question or it does not apply to you, you can skip the question. Your responses will be reported in an aggregate format and identifying information will be removed to preserve anonymity of respondents. If you have any questions, please email agingincommunity@mountprospect.org. 1. What would be your number one recommendation for Mount Prospect visitors? 1 62 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 2. How long have you lived in your community? Less than 5 years 5 — 14 years 15 - 25 years 26 - 35 years 36 - 45 years 46 years or more 3. How would you rate your current community as a place for people to live as they age? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor 4. Thinking about your future years, are you more likely to Move to a different community Move into a different residence within your current community Stay in your current residence and never move 5. 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 home, what factors would influence your decision? Major factor Minor factor Not a factor Wanting a smaller size home Wanting a larger size home The cost / effort of maintaining your current home Wanting a home that will help you live independently as you age, for example a home without stairs Wanting a different environment or setting around your home 2 63 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 6. 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, what factors would influence your decision? Major factor Minor factor Not a factor Your personal safety or security concerns Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities Wanting to be closer to family Needing more access to public transportation - Wanting to live in a different climate Wanting to live in an area that has a lower cost of living Wanting to live in an area with better opportunities for social interaction Wanting to live in an area with more or less population density 7. How important is it for you to remain in your current community for as long as possible? Extremely important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important 3 64 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 8. Which of the following types of homes best describes where you currently live? (Check only one) Single family house Two family house that has two separate living units 9. Do you have to use stairs to access any part of your home? Yes No 10. For your primary home, do you... Own Rent Neither own nor rent, but live with family member or friend 11. How important is it for you to be able to live independently in your own home as you age? Extremely important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important Not sure Irl 65 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 12. Which areas in your home need major repairs, modifications, or changes to enable you to stay there for as long as possible? [Check all that apply] Kitchen Bathroom Basement Bedroom Family room/Living room Exterior (entrance, exits, etc.) Stairs Laundry My home does not need major repairs or modifications to enable me to stay Other (please specify) 13. How would you rate your community's home repair and maintenance services? Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Not Sure Home modification and home repair contractors who are trustworthy, do quality work, and are affordable Seasonal services such as lawn work or snow removal for low-income and older adults 5 66 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 14. How would you rate your community's public infrastructure? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Sidewalks that are in good condition, safe for pedestrians, and accessible for wheelchairs or other assistive mobility devices Well -lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users Audio and visual pedestrian crossings Sufficient time for pedestrian crossings Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians 67 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 15. How would you rate your community's built environment? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Well-maintained homes and properties Housing options for older adults such as active adult communities, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing Homes that are built with things like a no step entrance, wider doorways, and first floor bedrooms and bathrooms Well-maintained, safe, affordable housing Well-maintained and safe parks - Public buildings and spaces, including restrooms, that are accessible to people of different physical abilities Enough benches for resting in public areas Conveniently located hospitals, health care facilities, and emergency care centers Conveniently located, affordable public parking and sufficient handicap parking Conveniently located shopping and services for daily needs (grocery, pharmacy, etc.) 68 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 17. How would you rate your community's public transportation in the following categories? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Accessible Convenient Affordable Timely Safe 18. Thinking about health in your community, how would you rate your community on the following? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Availability of health care professionals Quality of health care professionals Affordability of health care professionals Diversity of health care professionals �r Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 19. How would you rate the health and wellness services in your community? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Affordable health and wellness programs and classes like nutrition, diabetic management and weight control Affordable physical fitness activities for older adults Accessible social services Accessible mental health services Affordable in-home services including care giving, personal care, housekeeping, and cooking 20. How often do you have contact with family, friends, or neighbors who do not live with you? Daily Weekly Monthly Couple of times a year Never 21. How often do you feel the following? Often Sometimes Rarely Never lack companionship feel left out feel isolated from others 22. If you were in trouble or distress, do you have friends or family who can help you at any time of the day or night? Yes No 70 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 23. Do you use the following sources for continuing education or self-improvement classes or programs? (Check all that apply) District 214 Community Education Faith community Local organizations or businesses Village Hall or Community Connections Center Programs Offerings through my work Park Districts Health clubs Senior center Mount Prospect Public Library Other (please specify) 24. How would you rate your community in the following areas of social participation, inclusion and education? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Conveniently located entertainment venues Activities geared specifically towards older adults Activities that offer senior discounts Activities or events that involve both younger and older people Avariety of cultural activities for diverse populations Continuing education classes or social clubs to pursue new interests and hobbies 71 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 25. How would you rate your community in the following areas of volunteering and civic engagement? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor A range of volunteer activities to choose from Opportunities for older adults to participate in decision making bodies such as community councils or committees Easy to find information on available local volunteer opportunities Transportation to and from volunteer activities 26. Which of the following best describes your current employment status? Employed, part-time - GO TO Question 27 Employed, full-time - GO TO Question 27 Unemployed, but looking for work - GO TO Question 27 Retired, not working at all - SKIP TO Question 28 Not in labor force for other reasons - SKIP TO Question 28 27. 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? Extremely likely Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely 72 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 28. How would you rate your community in terms of job opportunities for older adults? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults 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 Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities Policies that ensure older adults can continue to have equal opportunity to work for as long as they want or need to regardless of their age 29. 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 delivered meals, home repair, medical transport, or social activities? (Check all that apply) Local Senior Centers Kenneth Young/Catholic Charities Other local social service agencies Family or friends L......,_� AARP Faith -based organizations like churches or synagogues Internet Your doctor or health care professional Units of local government such as the Village of Mount Prospect Human Services Department or the Cook County Department of Public Health Mount Prospect Public Library Chamber of Commerce Other (please specify) 12 73 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 30. How would you rate your community in the following areas of information access and dissemination? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Access to community information in one central source Clearly displayed printed community information with large lettering Free access to computers and the Internet in public places Community information that is delivered in person to people who may have difficulty or may not be able to leave their home Community information that is available in a number of different - languages 31. How do you identify? Male Female Other (please specify) 32. What is your age as of your last birthday? (Age in Years) 74 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 33. What is your current marital status? Married Not married, living together 34. Besides yourself, do you have any of the following people living in your household? (Check all that apply) Minors under age 18 Parents Other adults, such as relatives or friends 18 and over live by myself 35. In general how would you rate your health? Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor 36. Does any disability, handicap, or chronic disease keep you or your spouse or partner from participating fully in work, school, housework, or other activities? [CHECK ONLY ONE] Yes, myself Yes, my spouse or partner Yes, both me and my spouse or partner No 14 75 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 37. 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? Yes ( Skip to Q 39) No (Go to Q 38) 38. How likely is it that you will provide unpaid care to an adult loved one in the future? Extremely likely Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely 39. What is the highest level of education that you completed? Less than a high school diploma High school diploma, GED or equivalent Vocational training or certificate program 2 -year college degree 4 -year college degree Graduate or professional degree(s) 40. Please indicate which best represents the languages you speak at home. Check all that apply. English Spanish Korean Polish Gujarati Other (please specify) 15 76 Appendix B: Aging in Community Survey Report 41. Are you of Hispanic, Spanish, or of Latino origin or descent? Yes No 43. What was your annual household income before taxes in 2020? Less than $10,000 $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 44. What township do you live in? Elk Grove (south of Central Road) Wheeling (north of Central Road) 16 77 Elevating Aging - in -Community In Mount Prospect A Strategic Guide Appendix C: Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII Mount Prospect was one of five municipalities that participated during 2021 in the "Aging in a Changing Region" (AiaCR) program, run by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and Planning/Aging, and funded by a grant from the RRF Foundation for Aging. Planning/Aging led two public Workshops and reviewed input to identify strategies Which the Age -Friendly Task Force can incorporate into its Action Plan to elevate support of aging - in -community. The following recommendations are divided into two categories: Policy Recommendations dealing with Mount Prospect's approach to and handling of its support for aging -in -community, and Programmatic Recommendations which address Mount Prospect's key aging -in -community challenge or opportunity areas. IPoLicy Recoininnendations • Continue to take a 'whole of government' approach to supporting aging -in - community • Continue to practice anti -ageism in all municipal communications and behavior • Incorporate aging -in -community into key municipal conversations and initiatives • Integrate aging -in -community with diversity efforts, and vice versa • Evolve the Task Force into (or establish a separate) Aging -in -Community Commission to play an ongoing policy advising and review role • Designate a staff person in each Village department as the aging -in -community Liaison • Continue to regularly attend the MMC's Age -Friendly Communities Collaborative and other regional aging -in -community activities • Look to play a significant role in regional aging -in -community and livable/healthy communities collaboratives IPrograinimatic IR umum n tlii ns • Continue to establish the Farley Community Room as a "one-stop" resource center for information on existing older adult services and programming • Regularly evaluate existing plans, programs, facilities, and operations for their aging -in -community consistency • Rethink and potentially ramp up the Village's volunteer programs and opportunities • Consider developing an aging -in - community handbook to help residents navigate issues and connect with available resources • Conduct a focused study of Mount Prospect's older adult housing market • Explore creative ways to leverage the Village's existing housing stock to grow affordable aging -in -community options • Do a real assessment of all existing Village transportation assets and develop strategies for better leveraging them This document completes Mount Prospect's involvement with the AiaCR program. It is now up to the Age -Friendly Task Force and the Village to review, select and prioritize strategic recommendations for inclusion in its Age -Friendly Action Plan. As the aging -in -community conversation remains robust, additional ideas and strategies can and should be added. ix C: Aaina in a Chan WHAT IS u"t BAIT om' uuuuu uummi om �� III Ilr �i Iii u�� Ilrrr ul I�r ur�ii ui,ru I�°7u III II,� rre fers to a coordinated municipality -wide "whole of government" effort to support the evolving needs and interests of its aging population. 9�m;;�gIIllliuu�) Iii �uii I�rrrillr�iruiiu.rul�IIII� is inclusive of the narrower term "aging -in-place" which focuses on one's dowelling, using a broader, community -level lens to identify a set of plans, programs, procedures, and services that in combination help support a municipality's older residents. �� � III Ilr uii i Iii u�u „Ilr °u� Ilr »u°°m arra 11I[ty is an important component of `livable community'efforts orts that address the needs and interests of residents throughout their lifespans. Communities that support ag Iii Ilrul -II IIP ii coIlri,)rirr�))i ul�ruiliiIty are by definition 'age -friendly' and 'dementia- friendly' communities. Evidence from notable�liillrulyliillrr�i„°°�ruirllr�ruii.aul�rroliin�r programs throughout the United States identifies several hey indicators of the likelysuccess of a municipality's agIi rrq, ii r�l��°e��°Irr°ulr°mlllrmr7��rr�llr°�Iiid��� program: issue champions amongst (but not overreliance upon) its elected officials, staff leadership, and the overall community, dedicated human and financial resources; collaborations with hey aging network and other municipal stakeholders; and mindful coordination between and other hey municipal priorities. uuuuuuu�°°°°°°° VIII luullll VIII ulfi ulfi IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIIII Municipalities throughout the metropolitan Chicago region - as in regions throughout the country - are experiencing substantial growth in the number and percentage share of their older adult populations and are looking for strategies to address these shifts. In 2021, three partner organizations - the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (an organization of the Chicago region's 275 cities, towns and villages), the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (the regional planning organization for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lahe, McHenry, and Will counties), and Planning/Aging (a consultancy focused on the intersection between community planning and the grooving aging population) received funding from the RRF Foundation for Aging to support selected municipalities with these efforts. This program - called "Aging in a Changing Region" (AiaCR) - is based on the idea that regardless of where a municipality is at in its discussions, planning, and implementing of strategies to support aging -in -community - providing them with targeted guidance can help advance their efforts. In March 2021, M MC put out a call for municipalities to apply to participate in the Appendix i AiaCR program. Interested municipalities submitted applications that combined a self-assessment of their aging -in -community work to date, their aging -in -community goals, and assistance they envisioned to help advance their goals. In June 2021, the AiaCR partners unveiled a 2021 Cohort of municipalities - Bensenville, Calumet City, Hawthorn Woods, Mount Prospect and Park Forest - that reflect the region's diversity in terms of community geography, socio-economic factors, community type, and aging -in -community experience. Municipal Workshops A key element of AiaCR Was a pair of educational and strategic Workshops in each selected municipality. Once the 2021 Cohort Was selected, Planning/ Aging engaged a core team of municipal point persons to identify their aging -in - community goals and develop strategies for their Workshops. While certain aspects of the workshops bore similarities between municipalities, many aspects such as timing, target audiences and structure were unique to each municipality, due to each community's specific preferences. At Workshops, Planning/Aging provided background to build understanding and support for aging -in -community, Which was framed as consistent with "livable communities for aLL ages" as values held by older adults - accessible and affordable housing options, reliable transportation services, convenient goods and services, safe places to gather and access to information and engagement opportunities - are identical to values held by younger adults. Planning engagements typically include an assessment of a community's assets and challenges. The limited AiaCR scope required a more streamlined assessment process. Prior to each first Workshop, Planning/Aging spoke with community stakeholders, reviewed guidance Appendix C; Aging i. .n a Chan documents such as the community's Comprehensive, Housing, Transportation and other plans, and reviewed available surveys on residents' perceptions about their communities. Each community was asked to have key internal stakeholders complete an assessment of the degree to which their agency or department supports the growing older adult population and offer insights as to challenges or opportunities. The highlights from this input were presented at the workshops, leading to a facilitated discussion engaging participants to drill down on their aging -in -community experiences -residents sharing how they perceive the community will be able to support them going forward, and internal stakeholders considering ways they might be able to augment or modify their services to better support aging -in -community in the future. The workshops were documented with notes and photographs. Some workshops - including in Mount Prospect - were recorded and are available on municipalwebsites. All workshop presentations were given to the municipalities so they could be made widely available. WHATTHIS DOCUMENT I� "F „�, t 1;u11"1d � `° K II ESIINIV`I' a detailed physical plan document with specific infrastructure or other capital projects identified and costed out, and their implementation details outlined ES I,,4'° I-' a compendium of 'best practices' from other local or non - local municipalities - while approaches from elsewhere can be valuable as references, anything planned for Mount Prospect should be tailored to the specifics of Mount Prospect III �i�;n I11,4 "°In'°° a write-up o N p f a rigorous, data - driven assessment, as Mount Prospect's involvement with the AiaCR program was rather a qualitative assessment of current conditions, and included a review of available assessments and community input WHATTHIS DOCUMENT a practical strategic guide tailored to Mount Prospect on how to elevate the current support for aging - in -community - designed to be used as an ongoing resource, not gather dust on shelves due to its unreadability or impracticality IIIF specific recommendations of further actions Mount Prospect may choose to take, either through utilization of its existing resources, joining with other entities in collaborative activities, or by engaging external partners IID a set of action steps that Mount Prospect can take to elevate its support of aging -in -community, and which can incorporated into the Age -Friendly Task Force's Action Plan Appendix C: Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide In its AiaCR application, the core team - led by Director of Human Services Julie Kane - self-assessed that Mount Prospect was at the `Advanced Involvement' stage in its commitment to aging -in -community, as it was identified as a high priority in the 2019 Strategic Plan, and in 2021 gained entry into the AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities (the United States affiliate of the World Health Organization [WHO] Global Networh forAge-Friendly Cities and Communities). Mount Prospect's extensive aging -in -community efforts stood out among the 2021 AiaCR Cohort of municipalities and provided a unique opportunity. Simultaneous with participation in the AiaCR program, Mount Prospect was convening an Age -Friendly Task Force, charged with leading the Assessment and Planning components of the AARP age - friendly process. The core team determined that the goals for the AiaCR Workshops - in addition to helping educate about and broaden support for aging -in -community and soliciting and receiving input from the community - wouLd include identification of strategic recommendations to assist the Task Force as it develops its required Age - Friendly Action Plan. As should surprise no one, Mount Prospect is aging, and at a rate above Cook County and the CMAP region - its 65 and older population is 17.5 percent vs. Cook County's 14.3 percent and CMAP's 14.1 percent, and its 35- to 64 -year-old population is 41.0 �Mouiat iii Mount Prospect ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Cook County CMAP Region Count Percent Count Percent Count Percent Under 5 3,982 7.3% 322,193 6.2% 518,065 6.1% 5 to 19 9,720 17.8% 946,085 18.2% 1,644,152 19.4% 20 to 34 9.050 16.6% 1,191,506 22.9% 1,794.152 21.1% 35 to 49 11,786 21.6% 1,032,143 19.9% 1.701,494 20.1% 5o to 64 10,582 19.4% 965,178 18.6% 1,635,766 19.3% 65 to 74 5.070 9.3% 421,947 8.1% 691.947 8.2% 75 to 84 3.135 5.7% 221,513 4.3% 346.833 4.1% 85 and Over 1,279 2.3% 97,710 1.g% 150,858 1.8% io ii ii / of Source. 2015-2ozg American Community Survey five-year estimates CMAP Community Data SnalDshct I Mount Prosoect (illinois,aov) Appendix C: Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide percent vs. Cook's 38.5 percent and CMAP's Mount Prospect's Comprehensive Plan 39.4 percent. Mount Prospect is on track and other long-range plans and guidance With Census Bureau predictions that by documents, While not placing a specific 2030, 1 in 5 of its residents Will be 65 or focus on aging -in -community, all promoted older, and that in terms of percentage, the policies consistent With it. In addition, 85 and older sub -cohort Will continue to be the last several Strategic Plans have all the fastest growing portion of this positioned aging -in -community as a high priority municipal agenda item. uuSu����rvey The input from the key stakeholder • Many assessments conveyed a assessments done as part of this AiaCR pervasive sense of empathy, conveying project, and the resident input received compassion rather than frustration With from the 2021 Aging in Community Survey older adult concerns distributed by the Task Force provided Key challenges identified in the stakeholder valuable insights in preparation for the assessments included: Workshops. Key observations from the stakeholder assessments included: Mount Prospect is fortunate to have a Wide range of stakeholders committed to supporting older adults and aging -in - community now and in the foreseeable future A shortage of accessible transportation and affordable and appropriate housing A lack of community and older adult awareness of the various programs offered • A misfit between older adult technical aptitude and programs that require technical abilities • Language and communication issues • A lack of volunteers and/or difficulties With volunteer coordination • Some facility accessibility issues • Funding shortages leading to staff and service shortfalls Key general observations from the Aging in Community Survey included: • There were many respondents, disproportionately white English speakers • - go percent of the respondents were positive about aging -in -community in Mount Prospect • - 58 percent of responders hope to stay in their current residence, while 42 percent hope to move into easier -to - maintain, one -level, likely smaller, homes • While 92 percent said staying was important, safety/security issues, more affordability and social interactions chances were reasons mentioned for considering leaving Mount Prospect • 52 percent said their homes needed no major modifications to aLLow them to stay, While 48 percent indicated modification needs, mostly dealing With access or egress issues Key takeaways from the Aging in Community Survey were: Mount Prospect's public infrastructure and built environment are generally perceived as adequate, as Were public transportation options, although very few respondents indicated that they use public transportation While Mount Prospect's availability of health care professionals was rated highly, access to related health care services was only rated in the mid-range Mount Prospect's activities and opportunities for older adults were rated as mid-range Respondents rated the Village's information dissemination as adequate, and they seek out specific older adult - related information from various sources Appendix C: Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide • Mount Prospect staged their AiaCR Workshops on Wednesdays, the first on September 29th and the second on December 1St • The Workshops Were WeLL-attended, about 60 people at each, With Workshop #1 attendees primarily internal and community stakeholders, and Workshop #2 attendees primarily residents • The Village's core team led the publicity and outreach efforts, and Planning/ Aging led the Workshops themselves and made short presentations on aging - in -community • The Workshop highlights Were facilitated discussions in Which attendees discussed their experiences Living and aging in, and serving, Mount Prospect, and identified aging -in -community issues and challenges they have experienced or envision Overall, the input from the Workshops - both the appreciated Village attributes and the identified areas of concern - mirrored input from the stakeholder assessments, the 2019 Senior Focus Groups and the 2021 Aging in Community Survey conducted as part of the Age - Friendly process, the 2020 Community Survey, and other community input opportunities Appendix C: Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide III IIII II IIII 1111111 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII III I�IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIII II IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII 1111111 IIIIIIIIIII� Due to its substantial efforts developing aging -in -community support strategies prior to engagement with the AiaCR program, Mount Prospect had a unique and advanced starting point as compared to the other 2021 Cohort municipalities. Therefore, the following recommendations do not call for some of the more fundamental activities more befitting an early involvement municipality. The recommendations are divided into two categories: Policy and Programmatic. The Policy Recommendations primarily deal with Mount Prospect's approach to, handling of, and expression of its support for aging -in -community. The Programmatic Recommendation are topical and address Mount Prospect's key specific aging -in - community challenges or opportunities. IlPoUlicy Recommendations CoIln§m isteI 'mt Wlk,]`l MOL adv&nced Iiiiiiw Iii11,11111, .„viii°°mill m muni °mlii Iii l(:� .'iii°°iii, ilii lli"° Ilk, Il[ III�4' ����� ����°IIII ° III,n (�'�':��� IIIl 11 ����� : tlii Ill° m IIII lii Ill Ilf�L o s° 1,) clllk's ofIii III I'w Iii ��III III°�� � IIII°°m lii t ,�'�IIfIIfIII°.� Continue to take a 'whole of government' approach to supporting aging -in -community Mount Prospect already follows and should continue to follow the best practice Learned elsewhere which indicates that a key success factor for building and maintaining a robust aging -in -community program is positioning it within a whole of government framework, wherein diverse governmental departments and sister agencies coordinate in addressing shared issues or challenges, rather than delegating aging -in -community to a single department or agency. As part of this, the Village could express its support for aging -in -community even more visibly, beginning with the Village website's home page, on which a clear statement such as "We actively support aging -in -community!" can set a tone, followed by a continuity of commitment and purpose on appropriate following or linked pages. Continue to practice anti -ageism in all municipal communications and behavior Ageism is discrimination against older people due to negative and inaccurate stereotypes. Just as anti -racism is the practice of actively identifying and opposing racism, anti -ageism seeks out, calls out, and looks to change anything that perpetuates ageist ideas or behavior. Continue to ensure that all references to Mount Prospect's older adults characterizes them as civic assets and resources to be leveraged, rather than viewing them primarily through a needs -based or a medical lens. Most of Mount Prospect's older adults Live independently among the general population, rather than in buildings that specifically cater to and support older adults, so they should be celebrated for their independence and the Village's inter- dependence. Incorporate aging -in -community into key municipal conversations and initiatives Aging -in -community should be a lens through which all proposed or existing Village projects, programs or strategies are viewed and evaluated - regardless of whether the initiatives are seen as primarily benefitting Mount Prospect's economic development, affordability, infrastructure, sustainability, public safety, or other Village agendas. This evaluation should ask: how do or how Would these plans, programs or strategies impact our older adult population? In doing this, the Village will likely find that impacts on older adults will often be consistent with impacts on the overall population - underscoring the notion that support for aging -in -community is an important component of being a livable community for aLL ages. Evolve the Task Force into (or establish a separate) Aging -in -Community Commission to play an ongoing policy advising and review role A wide swath of Mount Prospect should collectively "own" aging -in -community, and an ongoing entity would be invaluable to playing a key aging -in -community policy role. This entity could grow out of the Task Force once its work is complete, or it could be a separate entity, and should include a broad range of members representing the public and private sectors, including key stakeholders (e.g. faith communities, sister agencies such as the library, park districts and school districts, and other community organizations), and residents including - but not Limited to - older adults, who (with Village staff support) might be charged with: reviewing development/redevelopment proposals as to their impacts on aging -in - community; preparing and presenting to the Village Board an annuaL'State of Aging - in -Community' type report; sponsoring aging -in -community events; and playing an ongoing role in overseeing the Farley Community Room (discussed further below). Integrate the Village's aging -in -community efforts with its diversity efforts, and vice versa The Village recognizes the ongoing need to better engage with its minority population, as underscored by the Aging in Community Survey's disproportionate response rates. This was brought home by workshop comments about older ranging Region Strategic Guide adults' lack of trust outside of their own communities, statements such as "it takes the entire community to identify needs" and "diverse input starts with getting to know neighbors", and a suggested "Neighbor Awareness Program". Everyone ages, although their aging experiences are impacted by their cultural traditions, and aging -in -community can be creatively used as a means by which Mount Prospect can both support its older adults and reach out to engage with all components of its diverse population. Techniques can include ensuring diverse participation on the Aging - in -Community Commission and leveraging multi -cultural events and festivals as ways to draw people together, and as a two-way portal to ongoing and robust conversations about aging -in -community in the shared community. Designate a staff person in each Village department as the aging -in -community Liaison While certain individuals already play such a role for the overall Mount Prospect municipal government, it is likely that not all residents know this and may search for who to contact on a department - by -department basis. Designating and publicizing a specific staff person in each key public -facing department as their aging -in -community Liaison would make the government more accessible to older adults and more efficient, as a resident wanting to report an issue or concern would be able to contact the designated aging - in -community Liaison within the Public Works, Community Development, Village Administration or Finance Departments rather than search various departments for the appropriate way to do so. The aging -in -community Liaisons should meet periodically to Learn from one another, and address issues or training needs proactively in a coordinated manner. Appendix C: Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide Continue to regularly attend the MMC's Programmatic Recommendations A -F 'dl H., C ll b t' ge riC en y ommus a ni ieo ora ive and other regional aging -in -community activities The quarterly Age -Friendly Communities Collaborative meetings typically include representatives of several dozen regional municipalities involved With aging - in -community activities and provide topical knowledge and peer-to-peer Learning opportunities. Mount Prospect's experiences with and lessons learned from the AiaCR program, and the coordination between the AiaCR program and its integration with the development of its Age - Friendly Action Plan will likely be of interest to other municipalities. Involvement with the Collaborative also serves as a good portal to other regional aging -in - community activities sponsored by a range of stakeholder entities, such as the bi- monthly American Society on Aging topical roundtables (see the Appendix for resource information). Look to play a significant role with regional aging -in -community and livable/healthy communities collaboratives Key Mount Prospect staff are already involved with certain regional aging network, public health and other assessment or planning collaboratives, and this is to be commended and continued. As the metropolitan Chicago region is behind many peer regions in working on some of these important topics in a truly multi -sectoral manner, communities with a significant whole -of -government aging -in - community story to tell should look to share its experiences and provide an inspiring example. (Doing so may also bring attention to Mount Prospect as a practice leader, with potential institutional and/or fiscal support benefits). Continue to establish the Farley Community Room as a "one-stop" resource center for information on existing older adult services and programming The Workshops underscored that key municipal stakeholders and residents Lacked comprehensive knowledge of existing older adult services and programming available in the Mount Prospect region. This lack of knowledge restricts the ability of older adult residents to avail themselves of valuable resources and hampers the ability of municipal stakeholders to make referrals to these resources. The Village already has begun establishing the Farley Community Room in Village Hall as a "one-stop" resource center at which residents and stakeholders could Learn about and access existing resources. Protocols for the center's ongoing oversight, maintenance and updating should be established and agreed upon upfront, and identified roles for the Aging -in -Community Commission, with staff support. The Farley Community Room would leverage and augment the work performed for years by the Community Connections Center in "providing a pathway to Village services, social services...... and other services for all residents." Regularly evaluate existing plans, programs, facilities, and operations for their aging -in -community consistency Building upon the internal assessments done in preparation for the Workshops, Village and sister agency staff should regularly evaluate their plans, programs, facilities and operations to identify any Wording, technical or other requirements, or physical conditions that explicitly or unintentionally undercut support for aging - in -community, and Work With the Aging - in -Community Commission to remedy any findings. Even if this review does not unearth barriers, it may reveal opportunities for enhancements to foster broader and more diverse (not Limited just to older adults) community participation. Rethink and potentially ramp up the Village's volunteer programs and opportunities Among the civic damage caused by the COVID pandemic were diminished engagement opportunities and increased social isolation experienced by many older adults, and this was articulated in comments at the workshops - with stakeholders expressing their difficulties in finding volunteers and residents expressing their desire for increased volunteering or engagement opportunities. Perhaps as COVID diminishes the time is right to rethink and possibly ramp up village -wide volunteer programs and opportunities, and how they are communicated, not just for older adults, but for aLL residents. As part of this rethinking, creative partnerships With educational and other sister agencies may identify potential multi- and inter- generational opportunities. Consider developing an aging -in - community handbook -style document to help residents navigate issues and connect With available resources At the Workshops, residents expressed questions and concerns about issues - ranging from infrastructure maintenance to transportation to available supportive services and programs for older adults - that highlight a lack of understanding about existing municipal and external programs and services that can impact their aging -in - community experiences. These questions and uncertainties can translate into resident frustrations, and some residents suggested that an aging -in -community guide would help them navigate aging -in -community. As part of the AiaCR program, CMAP is currently providing technical assistance and developing an aging -in -community handbook template to be customized in interested municipalities. Mount Prospect should keep an eye on this development and consider indicating interest in learning how to be engaged as a future handbook - style document community. SO iii�l t,td� I .kflr .Ilk. �m � °�� iii Iii iiia f° rt, Iii tJ! IIS i.,i Ill'm .f tlll,i o° rlll dl io if coiii ilii teiiat w��fli fllli e 201 9IIk � °�� L.,w , � O 1111 ^ „ the II,020 °IIS I''' < Qr&it (CDBG)iii.V.m iii 1.1 Uiii' t Y SLUrvey,IIIA 2021 iii iii1 iiia i' . � � iii .: i. �� �w'I�iii���. �m�.�iii iii ��u.���iii°iiii..�.� iii��.��iu°ru illy III � �iii����.m iii �IlkJhe afl'drci Ilk te Ihou§iiiiii firm ta,air.lgooir liioiil VIII °Ilklii iii°°ms,, Wi1idIi acre adds r sse Ilbe[o Conduct a focused study of Mount Prospect's older adult housing market Mount Prospect already has several policy plans and documents that call for more housing options to support older adults aging -in -community. Yet residents and stakeholders at the workshops continue to indicate concerns that their current housing situation will not appropriately support their desire to age well and safely, primarily due to the need to navigate stairs to access fundamental living or support spaces such as bathrooms or laundries. Much of Mount Prospect's current housing inventory consists of multi-level homes and it is not clear whether there are enough single -level units - particularly affordable units -- to meet the demand ranging Region Strategic Guide of current older adult residents looking to relocate within Mount Prospect in the future. Performing or commissioning an older adult housing market study - with a sharp focus on "Missing Middle Housing" and other affordable and appropriate options -- would help quantify market gaps and inform housing -related decisions, including preferred use mixes for potential redevelopment sites. Explore creative ways to leverage the Village's existing housing stock to growl affordable aging -in -community options The previous recommendation referred Largely to potential new housing, whereas the Village should also work to harvest the existing housing stock, as many older adult residents wish to remain in their current homes and/or neighborhoods. As stated above, many multi-level Mount Prospect homes are not a good fit for aging residents, while some homes and lots are Larger than needed. The Village might conduct a thorough exploration of potential options such as developing or participating with an existing home -sharing program, and/or permitting the development and operation of small Accessory Dwelling Units on existing developed parcels. In addition, existing housing and aging network organization partners (including but not limited to AgeOptions, the Northwest Housing Partnership INWHPI, the Illinois Housing Development Authority and others) may be receptive to developing a home modification program that would perform more substantial work than NWHP's existing handyman program, making them a better/ safer fit for their residents. Also, as an entitlement community the Village receives an annual allocation of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and has latitude in howl it can spend these funds, including on supporting affordable aging -in -community housing. Do a real assessment of all existing Village transportation assets and develop strategies for better leveraging them The Workshops yielded many concerns about older adult transportation Within Mount Prospect, including: the limited nature and lack of adequate and reliable scheduling for public and township - provided transportation; difficulties of managing technologically -based ride share or on -demand services; a shortage of volunteer drivers (including drivers Who can speak languages other than English); the expense of maintaining a vehicle and insurance; and the danger of certain roads. It Will not be easy - particularly With multiple providers and township jurisdictions - but the Village could make a deep dive assessment of the benefits and shortfalls of all existing rolling transportation stock in the Village and thinking through strategies to better Link and leverage them for the benefit of community - including but not limited to - older adult residents. Part of this assessment should be the identification of potential additional partners Within sectors such as health care and business. Appendix C: Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII VIII 1111111 111111 I Some excellent centralized document repositories at which to find aging -in -community resources are listed below - Mount Prospect is likely already familiar with many of them. There may be some redundancies as certain documents may be included in multiple repositories. Some of these repositories will provide links to additional resources. Carefully evaluate any resources found for their applicability to Mount Prospect's specific interests and needs. Goo le Drive This repository is maintained by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and includes both resource materials and documents developed for its Age -Friendly Communities Collaborative. o - CIVIA(illi ism v} The Chicagoland Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is the federally designated metropolitan planning organization for the seven -county metropolitan Chicago region, and develops and provides plans, programs, and other initiatives. i i I ce (illi oim v} CMAP developed this Aging in Place white paper in 2016. Planni_ i ul portive Communitie This 2015 American Planning Association (APA) Planners Advisory Service report was primarily authored by Brad Winick of Planning/Aging. APA members can download the report for free, others are required to purchase it for $25. Home e ia ions AgeOptions (formerly known as the Suburban Cool? County Area Agency on Aging) is designated by the federal Older Americans Act and the Illinois Department on Aging as the planning and service agency for the 30 townships surrounding Chicago and supports partner agencies to provide a wide range of aging -in - community services. Catholic Charities summary of services ,f Catholic Charities North/Northwest Regional Services provides various services for older adults - including those who live in Mount Prospect - and it provides a wide range of home and community-based services. Senior Services - Elk Grove Townshin Elk Grove Township provides a range of services - including the Dial -A -Bus service - for Mount Prospect older adults who reside south of Central Road. Appendix C: Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide Older Adult Services 11 Kenneth YounCenter in Chicago. Bonnie Ewald (Moonie_ ter F c ldcorush.edu) serves as the roundtable The Elk Grove Village -based Kenneth coordinator. Younq Center provides comprehensive in- home assessments and services to Mount Prospect older adults who reside in Elk Grove Township, and operates a Mount Prospect office and drop-in center at 1585 W. Dempster St., Suite m. Welcome to Wheeling T sip Wheeling Township provides a range of services - including Medical Van and Dial - A -Bus services - for Mount Prospect older adults who reside north of Central Road. North est Housing Partnersk6% Af fordable asi ro C ®eta This northwest metropolitan Chicago area suburban five -town collaborative runs several housing programs, including their Handyman Program which helps support aging -in-place and aging -in -community. Home Sharma II Center of Concern Des Plaines -based Center of Concern provides a broad range of services to support its mission "...to provide housing solutions, support services, and counseling for older adults, people with disabilities, and others in need, enabling them to Live with dignity and independence:' It manages a Longstanding home sharing program throughout Cook County. ASA Roundtables The local chapter of the American Society on Aging stages free bi-monthly topical Roundtables, often on aging -in -community topics. Currently being staged virtually due to COVID-Zg, they had previously been presented at Rush University Medical AARP Livable Communities Publications and Resources This repository is the best location at which to explore AARP's many resources, including its Livable Communities and Public Policy Institute initiatives and publications, and the AARP Network of Age -Friendly States and Communities. AARP Illinois While the AARP-ILLinois office is in flux due to its current efforts to replace both the State Director and the volunteer State President, they have a number of staff persons involved with advocacy and community engagement. Resources -for A e rie dly Communities II The Henry and MarilynTaub Foundation The New Jersey -based Taub Foundation includes aging -in -community as one of its primary focus topics, and maintains a comprehensive and well -organized aging - in -community library. e rie ly es rces II rat a ers in i is i mor New York City -based Grantmakers-in-Aging is the preeminent membership organization for philanthropies focused on aging issues. It maintains a resource center full of GIA - funded and other resources. Publications fus i Wor Washington DC -based USAging (formerly the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging - "n4a") maintains an extensive searchable database of primarily n4a- sponsored reports and other documents. esearc h (cam r_ ) The Washington DC -based National Council on Aging (ncoa) provides research articles and other materials for older Appendix C: Aging in a Region Strategic Guide aduLts, caregivers, aging professionaLs and advocates, primariLy a v oa x��tlHousin9/A9in9-in-Place slag and its partners. Resources Searc (la ii ®or (American Planning Association resources search results for "aging -in -community") The American Planning Association maintains a resource Library searchable by topic, including this link to aging -in - community resources. i _ r� its ility T sportatio vervie T (National Aging and Disability Transportation Center) The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) is a program initially funded in 2015 by the Federal Transit Administration and administered by Easterseals and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). Its resource center provides information on transportation for older adults and people With disabilities. Home National Center for o ili-ty Manaaement The National Center for Mobility Management is a program of NADTC that focuses on and maintains resources on person -centered transportation services. issirug id le usir� m iverse o oioes r walkable neighborhood livi Opticos Design founder Daniel Parolek coined the term "Missing Middle Housing" to convey the provision of enhanced housing options for sustainable, Walkable communities. This link provides examples and resources for consideration. Illinois Housinc Devel e Authori-tv This state agency's mission is "to finance the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Illinois" and administers numerous programs to support lenders, developers, local government, nonprofits, community groups, homeowners and renters in delivering and maintaining affordable housing. i i I oe esou�roes i lace Resources for Seniors Living q+ Lj Aginginplace.com is maintained by its Oregon -based founder Patrick Roden, a nurse by training, and it maintains a comprehensive set of resources dedicated to supporting older adults aging in place. Welcome - HomesRenewedTm Resource Center HomesRenewed Was founded by Maryland- based contractor and aging -in-place advocate Louis Tenenbaum and its Website provides various aging -in-place materials and resources. rein i I cem ro i I er t o e II National Institute on A ilinii ® ova The National Institute on Aging is a program of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and has developed a database of aging -in-place resources. in a Region Strategic Guide Ageism Resources Appendix Agingxtllnlergeneralional Resources Home ('reframi The Reframing Aging Initiative began in 2012 as a shared initiative of eight national aging organizations to find out how the American public perceives of aging, and once it was determined that this perception was negative, developing an infrastructure of strategies and techniques to convey more positive and supportive messaging. This website offers many tools and resources. Old School: tti eis le ri Ouse This clearing house was established by anti - ageism activist Ashton Applewhite and her colleagues, and it provides free and vetted resources to help educate people about ageism and how to dismantle it. Resources - Generations United ( u.r Generations United is the preeminent national advocacy and informational organization supporting intergenerational collaborations, programs, and policies. Established by a group of organizations that focused on different portions of the lifespan, it maintains a resource library. Appendix C: Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide Acknowledgements Gayle Abrams • Carol Kopp • Kenneth & Nancy Arndt • Hedwig Kuehn • Linda & Gerald Askeland • Harriet Malinowski • Les & Edith Bencsics • Florence Organ • Carol Blatnick • Joyce Raygor Keith Brennar • Andrea Rosen • Robert Bruckner • Hilde Rossier • Dutch DeGroot David Schein • Cathy Dunnington • Jerome & Patricia Thomas • Judy Gerth • Diane Turner-Hurns • William & Inette Godman • Barbara Vertucci • Veronica Grimpe • Linda Waycie • Maureen Groh • Les Weber • Constance Grossman • Vanessa Williams • John Hadfield • Liz & John Zulaski • Jane Holmstrom Representatives fr i StakelioLdeir Organizations Lynne O'Malley, Right at Home • Maureen Centeno, Northwest Community Hospital - Stephen Samuelson, Frisbie Senior Center • Andres Valencia, St. Paul Lutheran Church • Russ Bechtold, Interfaith Council • Les Durov, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1337 • Brian Mulcrone, American Legion #525 • Robyn Sandys, Northwest Housing Partnership • Christine Lawrence, Mount Prospect Senior Living • Shelley Barros, Mount Prospect Senior Living • Claudia Cook, Arosa Care • Cynthia Gunderson, Catholic Charities Senior Services • Sandra McClain, Kenneth Young Center • Joe Gambsnay, Freidrichs Funeral Home • Claudia Boyle, Van Driel's Medical Supply • Sonia Ivanov, Northwest Compass • Anna Klimkowicz, Northwest Compass • John Eilering, Busey Bank • Sylvia Arreola & Monica Hong, Kenzie Senior Residences • Dari Hartmann, St. Paul Lutheran Church • Shihwan Chung, Medtec Health Care • Cathy Veller, District 214 Community Education • Laura Lapp, Hands on Suburban • Corey Dewey, Elk Grove Township • Henry Sanchez, A Homecare Service LLC/ Allcare Medical Equipment and Supply LLC Ruth Yueill, Mount Prospect Park District • Jim Whittington, Lifeway Mobility Chicago Rachel Nagengast, Access Community Health Network Mount Prospect Age FiriendLy °">Ci"' sk IFairim mll ears Bruce Barry, River Trails Park District • Crissy Castillo, Kenneth Young Center -Older Adult Services • Beth Corrigan-Buchen, Mount Prospect Public Library • Bill Gonzalez, Picket Fence Realty • Emily Kaitis, Law Office of Kathleen Meersman Murphy, LLC • Yihyun Kim, Hanul FamilyAlliance • Kathleen Meersman Murphy, Law Office of Kathleen Meersman Murphy, LLC • Jeanette Palmer, Right at Home • Irma Rodriguez, Mount Prospect Resident • Walter Szymczak, Mount Prospect Resident • Dallas Tomlin, Connections to Care • Christie Webb, St. Mark Lutheran Church • Rafi Sahakian, Coldwell Banker • Amy Gall, Connections to Care Appendix C: Aging in a Changing Region Strategic Guide ViLLage, of Mount Prospect Staff & Elected OfficiaWteindees Julie Kane, Director of Human Services (Core Team member) • Jill Heinking, Public Health Nurse (Core Team member) • Ginny Thomas, Senior Services Social Worker (Core Team member) • Antonia La Lagos, Development Planner (Core Team member) • Valeria Tarka, Planning Intern (Core Team member) Colleen Saccotelli, Trustee • Terri Gens, Trustee Esther Salutillo, Deputy Director of Human Services • Howard Kleinstein, Director of Communications • Nellie Beckner, Assistant Village Manager • Claire Wheatley, Finance Department • Mark Bechtold, Police Department • Edward Szmergalski, Police Department • Victor Pierce, Public Works Patty Ham, Public Works • Bill Schroeder, Director of Building & Inspection Services Mark Rysavy, Deputy Director of Building & Inspection Services Kenia Roman, Human Services Intern Aging linin a 01hariging F Iii in re. aim Members be r Kyle Smith, Katie Friedman, Cheryl Scott & Nancy Firfer, Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus - Jonathan Burch, Enrique Castillo & Dominick Argumedo, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning • Brad Winick, Planning/Aging Report IIIC;slii niir Kathrine Nichols muW uuuuuuuuuu uuuuuuuuuu uuumuu m muum uuuuu This document itself was produced to be supportive of aging -in -community. All of the graphic details - font selection, a minimum 12 -point font size, page layouts, the inclusion of graphics, avoiding the use of reversed -out text on light colored backgrounds, etc. - were made to make this document easily legible for anyone with visual sensitivity issues. Just as the body of this document makes the case that municipal decisions supportive of aging -in - community are innately supportive of livable communities for all ages, this document itself should be seen as innately supportive of readers of all ages. One final aging -in -community recommendation is that all municipal documents, websites, social media postings, etc. should consciously strive to be easily Legible for all viewers, including - but not Limited to - older adults. Village of Mount Prospect 1' Ag ng n CommW % 101 WW1 Age -Friendly Task Force • Bruce Barry • Beth Corrigan-Buchen • Crissy Castillo • Amy Gall • Yi hyu n Kim • Kathleen Meersman-Murphy • Jeanette Palmer • Irma Rodriguez • Rafi Sahakian • Walter Szym cza k 3/!A/-,'3 \�V River Trails Park District Mount Prospect Public Library Kenneth Young Center Connections to Care Hanul Family Alliance Law Office of Kathleen Meersman-Murphy Right at Home Mount Prospect Resident Coldwell Banker Realty Mount Prospect Resident Ag ng nC 1 102 Village of Mount Prospect Staff Liaisons Human Services Department • Nicole Cooper- Ffrench Public Health Nurse • Julie Kane Director of Human Services • Ginny Thomas Senior Services Social Worker Community Development Department • Antonia Lalagos • Mark Rysavy Development Planner Deputy Director of Building and Inspection Services 1VTs, Ag ng n Comm --W 3 103 1 Why Focus on Aging? National • The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by 2030, one in five people will be age 65 and older. • By 2050, people 50+ will spend 61 cents our of every retail dollar spent. • By 2060, life expectancy for Americans is projected to increase to 85.6 years. . .- Mount Prospect American Community Survey 2017-2021 1VTs, Age Cohorts Count Percent 19 and Under 14,064 24.9 20 to 34 9,496 16.8 35 to 54 16,184 28.6 55 to 64 6,805 12.0 65 to 74 5,232 9.3 75 to 84 3,336 5.9 85 and Older 1,393 2.5 Ag ng n Comm Ty 104 1 Why Focus on Aging? The Village has identified Aging in Community as a strategic priority... • Identified as a high priority in the policy agenda • Goal 1 - Development; Balancing Preservation, Revitalization, Growth • "Aging in Place" renamed "Aging in Community" • Goal 4 - Cultural Climate: Honoring History, Heritage and Diversity • Identified as high priority in the management agenda • Goal 2 — Enhancing Mount Prospect Charm / Character: Honoring History, Heritage and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 1VTs, Ag ng n Comm -105 1 Village Takes Steps Towards Age -Friendly Designation • Joins Metropolitan Mayors Caucus — Age -Friendly Communities Collaborative • Forms Stakeholder Committee 2019 • Conducts senior focus groups 2020 • Applies to join the AARP Network of Age -Friendly Communities • Accepted into the AARP Network of Age -Friendly Communities • Awarded Aging in a Changing Region workshop grant 2021 • Launches Age -Friendly Task Force 1VTs, Ag ng n Comm— 6 106 1 Village Moves Aging in Community Initiative Forward • Age -Friendly Task Force develops Vision, Mission, and Values of Plan • Analyze Primary and Secondary Data 2022 • Prioritize Needs and Goals • Finalize Draft Action Plan and present to Village Board 2023 • Submit to AARP for approval • Convene Work Groups to Lead Implementation 2023_ • Define Strategies and Metrics to Achieve Goals 2025 • Implement Plan; Evaluate and Adjust as Needed 1V�. Ag ng n Comm— -Y 107 Metropolitan Mayors Caucus -Age Friendly Communities Collaborative Stakeholder Committee Formed Senior Focus Groups Conducted 2019 1V Ag ng n Comm --W 108 Focus Group Themes 3/!A/-,'3 ■ Desire to age in Mount Prospect ■ Need awareness of services through lists of activities, brochures, newsletter, central location for senior news ■ Village services and resources are strengths of the community • Desire a space to gather ■ Will consider various housing options including staying in home, downsizing, affordability, centrally located housing and mixed age living ■ Transportation options are important for ability to get around ■ Opportunities for socialization add to quality of life A=gnComm— t 109 Applied to the AARP Network of Age -Friendly Communities Collaborative 1 Ag ng n Comm—110 AARP Network of Age -Friendly Communities Friendly -- Communities is the United States Affiliate of the World Health Organization Global Network for Age -Friendly Cities and Communities, an effort launched it cities prepare for aging and the pai urbanization. international 2006 to help rapid population allel trend of aa Outdoor Spaces AA_ RP' and Buildings Housing Transportation 0 3313.sbaRens ham s5tack Respect and Civic Participation and Community Res P and Employment LEARN MORE Supports Social Inclusion AA??P..orgizival;lc s= ARP "a j All I Quesficsti? Contact AARP Liv 1, ConmwnY by a+ 1 M Givsdte RP. J. 1 Ag ng n Comm --111 Age -Friendly Task Force Launched Aging in Community Survey Launched Senior Opportunities Survey Launched Awarded Aging in a Changing Region Workshop Grant (Residents &Stakeholders) 1 Ag ng n Comm --W 12 112 Aging in Community Survey Aging in Community Survey • 466 Survey responses received • Survey available in English and Spanish • Online and paper copy • Direct mailing to residents 65+ who purchased vehicle stickers (over 5,000 households) • Aging in Community Kick Off event • Other distribution methods 3/!A/-,'3 \LV Ag ng Comm— ty c¢mpieted rvep can la, nePP I a at i 171 11 n E r�_�qu�� -. M-. t- I- a�C_� o —.4 ae—R, ed wryer co: W askhag p Yttag [ 4i rt€ Prospecttl N ,hers 55 y€ars o -f ge or M_ €a mpleh cur Ag n4 #n Gamma ty uroey. Tin, 4giag i keen Prespoct idan Fred ^Aging in k' ne,ntlp" as a high ineeky ei lite 2019 strategic plan. 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Pt h E3 Aging in a Changing Region Grant 2021 • Mount Prospect selected as one of five municipalities in the 2021 Aging in a Changing Region program. • Planning/Aging led two workshops; one with Mount Prospect residents and the other with community stakeholders and Village team members. • Data from both workshops used to develop a strategic guide to be used by Task Force as a resource when developing the three year action plan. 1VTs, Ag ng n Comm ty JA 114 1 Age -Friendly Task Force Developed Vision, Mission, and Values for Action Plan Analyzed Primary and Secondary Data Prioritized Needs and Goals 3/!A/-,'3 1 � Ag ng n Comm—ty 0-14ow-1-1 _ 115 Mission, Vision, Values • Strengthen community infrastructure and systems that enhance the lives of older adults. • Mount Prospect is an accessible, inclusive community where older adults thrive and have the tools to navigate the aging process. • Intergenerational, Accessible, Respectful, Collaborative, Adaptive Ag ng nC t Aging in Community Survey Themes Image Credits: Andrejs Mrma, icon Soiuticms, Ricki Tri Putra, Alden Coquet., and Guy hernia Furtado from the Noun Project Ag ng n Comm— -y 117 Strong desire to stay in home as long as possible Housing I/?- of respondents said a home modiflcation would be needed Lack of housing options for older adults to transition as they age Housing affordability Heavy dependence on private vehicles for transportation Transportation Few people reported using public transportation and it scored VQ low for its 'convenience" Lack of awareness of available resources Information Need information in many formats (e.g. print, electronic, phone, 0 multiple languages) Employment questions scored lowest out of all the categories Employment Challenges identifying and getting to / from volunteer opportunities Socia! Understand barriers to participating in social opportunities Engagement (transportation, cost, age of participants, cultural, etc.) W111 a Different strategies for reaching different age cohorts (e.g. pre - Special retirement vs. post-retirement age) Populations W Collect more information from minority populations about their needs Image Credits: Andrejs Mrma, icon Soiuticms, Ricki Tri Putra, Alden Coquet., and Guy hernia Furtado from the Noun Project Ag ng n Comm— -y 117 Five Priority Areas 1 Ag ng n C W 18 118 rd :nable older adul to the structure. It <??©< d±:/to remain in»> homes t}»•» \ physical modifications re»_: a network of contractors an■ handymen avail_#lf to modify homes for alae adults. Market network tthe public :a automated voice response VR newsletterl website, and social media,and through partner organizations. -°4 i§± ■\««< v� .\.< ?« y ya <±°\,, « w» �» »#°-°- »� - ., :<-4 I ,<: .:�.,:: _ �� _°:»-:�©».� _«;�;�©■�»�■ 2�� « ©-§�\�L»»<� .°� ~■�� _ �»�■ ■��_:«■�«®� » _-� \¥<��° ■ »ww< »* ?�~� . After lists and networksare created, automated :e 2e response 2. (yd*) website,social media, »d partner org»iztion to market these services. d 3 ` Ag ng ? Comm— -y q 119 s• Wiz$IF _ a _g . _ .; r ■ r . _ ait g ■ Ag Ing I, Cift 120 1 � Increasesocial engag ent opportunities for older ad Create a decentralized senior cter model for activities. Increase 2<e number of older adult -led social events and activities - Increase t \ e:eas »: number f intergenerational programs in the co Goal Decrease socia isolation i older adults. . ... ... .. ....... 6.1 Research ea rch e« practices, # »: o , and funding ;.r addressing social al&, a» 6.2 implement findings from research Objective 6.1. Develop list of places _ offer congregate meal opportunities _©a organizations t 6.3 offer ©-_ Is -on -w: ? programsfor home -bound older _d d s ` Ag ng ? COMM— Ty 1 Ag ng n C -y 122 1VTs, Ag ng n C -y 123 1 Next Steps •Task Force will receive feedback on the draft action plan and proposed goals and objectives at the COW meeting. • Following this presentation and discussion, the action plan will be finalized and submitted to AARP for final approval. • Working groups will be formed for each of the priority areas and these groups will begin implementation of the three-year action plan. • Working group co-chairs and staff liaisons will meet quarterly to provide updates for each of the working groups and to ensure that the plan is moving forward. 1VTs, Ag ng n Comm— 124 1 Questions and Comments 1VTs, A g n Comm-- 125 1