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Join us for a discussion on addressing the economic impact of aging in New Hampshire and learn about ongoing activities and workgroups focused on supporting the elderly population. Together, we can create a shared vision for a future where our elders and their families have access to health, independence, and dignity.
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Creating a Collective Approach to Address an Aging NH September 24, 2015
Today’s Agenda • Welcome • Round the Room Introductions • Presentation on the Economic Impact of Aging in NH by Steve Norton of NH CPPS • Update on the Collective Impact Process • Update on the Action Planning Workgroups • Breakout into Workgroups
Rapid Introductions • Tell us your NAME • Tell us what TOWN you live in • Tell us ONE HAT that you are wearing today
Endowment for Health’s Ongoing Activities to Support the Elder Health Coalition Quarterly Coalition MeetingsWorkgroup meetings in the 6 domains Research by NH Center for Public Policy Studies on Economics of Aging Advisory Committee on Research Tri-State Learning CollaborativeParticipant Committee Creating a Collective Impact Approach to Advance Healthy Aging in NH Environmental Scan of Resources for Older AdultsDone by CACL - UNH Steering Committee Core Advisors for Coalition Support of Frameworks “Reframing Aging” project June, 2015
Steps to Launch Collective Impact Transition to a permanent Backbone 2017
We envision communities where New Hampshire’s culture, policies and services support our elders and their families, providing a wide range of choices that advance health, independence and dignity. Creating a Collective Approach to Address an Aging NH: A Shared Vision for Our Future Coordination Communication Technology Information A broad range of living arrangements are available Fundamental needs are met • Food • Safety • Info about Services • Shelter/Warmth • Transportation • Planning & zoning • Resources available to support living at home • Affordable • Home modification options Support provided to caregivers and families Advocates for elder issues are effective • Access to info on services and supports • Caregiver education and training programs • Flexible funding to meet the unique needs of caregivers • More consistent pay for formal, paid caregivers • Respite care Elder Friendly Community • Cultural view of elders is positive/realistic • Laws are elder friendly • Aging issues are a community wide priority Social and civic engagement options are plentiful Quality physical and mental wellbeing supports are in place • Meaningful connections with family, friends and neighbors • Paid and volunteer work opportunities • Active engagement in social life • Cultural, religious activities plentiful • Access to preventative care • Access to medical, mental health and palliative care • Planning for end of life care Supported by x Revised 4/2015
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Policy Environment Providers Non-profits Media Civic Groups Enhanced Outcomes for Elders Government Businesses Public Health Faith-based Creating Alignment Working in isolation = Isolated Impact Working together = Collective Impact Academic Adapted from : Paul Epstein, Results that Matter Team
Free membership for service providers, local officials, advocates, caregivers and older adults from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Simply go online to register: http://agefriendly.community/
Upcoming Webinars • Supporting Community Health • Wednesday, September 23rd from 12-1:30 PM • Age Friendly Community Model: Villages • Wednesday, October 21st from 12-1:30 PM
Don’t Miss the Boat! • Participate in a Work Group • Join the TSLCA • Sign up for the Webinars • Register and mark your calendar for December 10th
Update from the Work Groups Social and Civic Engagement Fundamental Needs Quality Physical and Mental Wellbeing Broad Range of Living Arrangements Support to Caregivers and Families Advocates are Effective
Priority Area: Fundamental Needs Definition: Fundamental needs are defined as food, safety, information about services, shelter and warmth, and transportation. Strategic Destinations
Priority Area: A Broad Range of Living Arrangements is Available Definition: Planning and zoning; resources available to support living at home; affordable [homes], and home modifications options Strategic Destinations
Priority Area: Support is Provided to Caregivers and Families Definition: Access to information on services and supports; caregiver education and training programs; flexible funding to meet the unique needs of caregivers; more consistent pay for formal paid caregivers and respite care. Strategic Destinations
Priority Area: Social and Civic Engagement Options are Plentiful Definition: Meaningful connections with family, friends and neighbors; paid and volunteer work opportunities; active engagement in social life; and cultural and religious activities are plentiful. Strategic Destinations
Priority Area: Physical & Wellbeing WorkgroupDefinition: Ensure that quality physical and mental wellbeing supports are in place, including: (a) Access to preventive care; (b) Access to medical, mental health and palliative care, and; (c) Planning for end of life care Strategic Destinations
Priority Area: Physical & Wellbeing Workgroup (continued) Strategic Destinations
Priority Area: Advocates for elder issues are effective Definition: Cultural view of elders is positive/realistic; Laws are elder friendly; Aging issues are a community wide priority Strategic Destinations
Work Group Breakouts • Caregivers: PSNH Room • Living Arrangements: PSNH Room • Physical and Mental Well-being: PSNH Room • Fundamental Needs: Fireplace Room • Advocates: Fireplace Room • Social and Civic Engagement: Classroom