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Seniors Housing and Support Needs: Access to Information is the Key to Independence

Harvesting Opportunities Workshop Presentation Thursday September 23 rd - 2004 3:00pm - 5:00pm UBCM Seniors Housing Initiative. Seniors Housing and Support Needs: Access to Information is the Key to Independence. Thank you for the invitation to present at your conference.

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Seniors Housing and Support Needs: Access to Information is the Key to Independence

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  1. Harvesting OpportunitiesWorkshop Presentation Thursday September 23rd - 20043:00pm - 5:00pmUBCM Seniors Housing Initiative

  2. Seniors Housing and Support Needs: Access to Information is the Key to Independence www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  3. Thank you for the invitation to present at your conference. • The Seniors Housing Initiative launched by the the Ministry of Community Aboriginal and Women’s Services, in cooperation with the Union of BC Municipalities, is a much needed and timely initiative. • Work of the former BC Seniors Advisory Council, supported by the Office For Seniors, reinforces this plan. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  4. In 1992 in their position paper titled: Information for Seniors: A key to Independence • They said: • “Information and assistance are necessary components in gaining access to seniors • programs and benefits and are, thus, a key • to maintaining seniors independence.” www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  5. And that:“The Seniors Advisory Council believes that it is important for the Province of British Columbia, in partnership with community agencies, regional and local governments and federal governments to develop a comprehensive information service for seniors ……” www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  6. Parallel to the Seniors’ Advisory Council position: In 1986 seniors at the Seniors Bureau, in New Westminster, frustrated with the lack of a consolidated and current source of information on housing for seniors applied for and received a New Horizons grant. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  7. Therefore,in 1987, through a community agency with federal funding, the Seniors Housing Information Program was born. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  8. SHIP has evolved from one part time staff and many dedicated volunteers to 8 full and part time staff, volunteers and students. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  9. Governance:SHIP is a non profit society governed by an eleven member board of directors. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  10. Mission:To provide information on housing and services for seniors living in or wishing to live in the lower mainland of BC that will assist in their general well being. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  11. Funders: • BC Housing • BC Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch • BC Seniors Foundation • Fraser Health Authority • Human Resources Skills Development Canada • The Real Estate Foundation • United Way of the Lower Mainland • Vancouver Coastal Health Authority • Individual Donations and society memberships www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  12. SHIPPrograms & Services All SHIP services are free or provided on a cost recovery basis

  13. Client Services: • Client Intake Worker • Client Outreach Services • SHIP Home Share Program www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  14. Community Education: • Seniors Housing Directory • SHIP Web site: www.seniorshousing.bc.ca • Workshops and Presentations • Housing Counsellor Training • Building Manager Education Series • Housing Seniors a Resource for Building Managers www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  15. Research Projects: • Seniors Housing and Services Needs • City of New Westminster, 1993 • Seniors Housing and Services Needs • City of Burnaby, 1995 • Seniors Housing and Development Forecast Tool • Dianna Hurford, 2001 • Out of Sight Out of Mind • Hightower and Associates, 2002 • Seniors Housing and Health Profile • Deanna Wanless, 2004 www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  16. The Bulls Eye Approach Seniors who can afford to and want to live in your development Seniors where affordability is not an issue Seniors that want to live in a supported setting Population of seniors that will live independently Total population of seniors in target community www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  17. Clients Family Formal and Informal Caregivers Home Health Care Mental Health Teams Hospital Social Workers Seniors Agencies and Organizations Planners and Developers Who we Serve:Incoming calls annually exceed 7000Inquiries and referrals are received from: www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  18. Who we Serve? (con’t) • Clients are 55 and over or 55 and under on a fixed or low income • Clients represent all socio-demographic backgrounds • 2000 client files are opened for seniors and vulnerable adults annually • Of the 2000 clients served last year, 267 were identified as being homeless or at risk of homelessness www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  19. Who We ServeCon’t BC’s aging population in context: In order to plan we need to look at the big picture: 1. BC Seniors Population 2. Population Projections 3. Geographic Distribution 4. Income and Affordability 5. Living Arrangements 6. Health Care and Support Need www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  20. 1. BC Seniors Population in 2001: • Seniors 55+, 913,000 or 23.4% • Seniors 65+, 533,000 or 13.6% • Males 65+, 237,000 or 12.3% • Females 65+,296,000 or 14.95% • Life expectancy in 1996:Fact Book on Aging in BC 3rd Edition, 2000 • Males - 76 years Females - 81 years www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  21. Total Population and Population 55+: British Columbia, 2001 Source: Statistics Canada (2002). 2001 Census of Canada. Catalogue number 95F0300XCB01004. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  22. 2. Population Projections 55+: • 28.5% in 2011 • 33.9% in 2021 • 36.6% by 2031 • Those aged 65+ will represent 23.6% of the BC population by 2031 www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  23. Population Projections: British Columbia Source: BC Stats (2002). Forecast 03/01 www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  24. 3. Geographic Distribution BC’s 55+ population in 2002 by Regional District: • Greater Vancouver Regional District - 45.8% • Capital Region - 28.6% • Fraser Valley - 23.7% • Central Okanagan - 29.1% • 30% of the population in each Regional Districts was 55+ in 2002. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  25. Regional District Total Population Population Aged 55+ % Aged 55+ in District % of Pop. 55+ in B.C. Total Males Females Alberni-Clayoquot 31,753 8,135 4,092 4,043 25.6% 0.84% Bulkley-Nechako 43,513 7,336 3,767 3,569 16.9% 0.76% Capital 341,563 97,697 43,259 54,438 28.6% 10.13% Cariboo 69,558 15,335 7,964 7,371 22.0% 1.59% Central Coast 4,013 659 331 328 16.4% 0.06% Central Kootenay 59,245 16,791 8,065 8,726 28.3% 1.74% Central Okanagan 156,033 45,711 20,994 24,717 29.3% 4.73% Columbia-Shuswap 50,826 14,246 6,875 7,371 28.0% 1.48% Comox-Strathcona 101,038 25,633 12,552 13,081 25.4% 2.66% Cowichan Valley 75,525 21,324 10,316 11,008 28.2% 2.21% East Kootenay 60,234 14,291 7,023 7,268 23.7% 1.48% Fraser Valley 253,844 58,408 27,209 31,199 23.0% 6.06% Fraser-Fort George 100,366 16,810 8,582 8,228 16.7% 1.74% Greater Vancouver 2,114,314 442,290 202,643 239,647 20.9% 45.86% www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  26. Regional District Total Population Population Aged 55+ % Aged 55+ in District % of Pop. 55+ in B.C. Total Males Females Kitimat-Stikine 42,914 7,193 3,837 3,356 16.8% 0.75% Kootenay Boundary 33,013 9,871 4,643 5,228 29.9% 1.02% Mount Waddington 13,656 2,276 1,259 1,017 16.7% 0.23% Nanaimo 133,988 42,709 20,152 22,557 31.9% 4.43% North Okanagan 77,258 22,503 10,516 11,987 29.1% 2.33% Northern Rockies 6,131 545 317 228 8.9% 0.06% Okanagan-Similkaeen 79,472 30,341 14,165 16,176 38.2% 3.15% Peace River 58,997 9,441 4,734 4,707 16.0% 0.98% Powell River 20,781 6,149 3,010 3,139 29.6% 0.64% Skeena-Queen Charlotte 22,912 3,930 2,040 1,890 17.2% 0.41% Squamish-Lillooet 35,565 5,156 2,674 2,482 14.5% 0.53% Stikine Region 1,467 286 158 128 19.5% 0.03% Sunshine Coast 27,110 8,625 4,151 4,474 31.8% 0.89% Thompson-Nicola 126,173 30,717 14,979 15,738 24.3% 3.18% Total 4,141,272 964,408 450,307 514,101 23.3% 99.9% Source: BC Stats (2003). BC Regional District Population Estimates by Five-Year Age Group & Gender, 1976-2002. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  27. 4. Income and Affordability • In households where the primary maintainer is male, median incomes were significantly higher in 2000 than female-headed households. • Of the 296,400 women aged 65+ in 2001, approximately half (148,200 women) earned an income of $21,029 or less in 2000. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  28. Income and Affordability con’t: • Sources of income include: Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, RRSP’s, company pensions and savings. • In 2004, a single senior receiving full OAS and GIS benefits would receive $1014 per month or $12,169 annual income. • Income level cut-off for the GIS was $13,224. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  29. Median Annual Income of Households Aged 55+ Age and Sex of Primary Household Maintainer: British Columbia, 1995 and 2000* * 20% Sample Source: Statistics Canada (2002). 2001 Census of Canada. Catalogue number 97F0020XCB01084 Note: Refers to Gross Income www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  30. Income and Affordability: con’t • Of those aged 55+ in B.C. in 2001, 61.5% spent less than 20% of their household income on housing • 22.8% spent more than 30% of their income on housing • Spending more than 30% of income on shelter is considered unaffordable by CMHC. • This percentage is much higher for those who rent their home or who own, but have a mortgage. • House rich and cash poor www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  31. Income and Affordability con’t: Percentage of Household Income Spent on Housing with Household Maintainer Aged 55+: British Columbia, 2001* * 20% Sample Source: Statistics Canada (2002). 2001 Census of Canada. Catalogue number 97F0021XCB01007 and 97F0021XCB01008 www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  32. 5. Living Arrangements:In BC in 2001, 79.1% of those aged 55 or older owned their home, compared with 20.7% who rented. * 20% Sample Source: Statistics Canada (2002). 2001 Census of Canada. Catalogue number 95F0324XCB01004 www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  33. Seniors housing trends in BC supports the notion that seniors are living independently in private dwellings for as long as possible. Of seniors 55+ in BC, over 98% between the ages of 55 and 74 are living in private dwellings. Only 3.8% of the total seniors population are living in collective dwellings. This chart indicates that as seniors age, the percentage living in collective dwellings increases 35% of seniors over the age of 90 years are live in collective dwellings. Living Arrangements con’t. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  34. Physical and health limitations Heart Disease Diabetes High Blood Pressure Hearing loss Sight impairment Joint and muscle impairment 6. Health Care and Support Needs:Impacts of aging include: www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  35. Impacts of aging con’t: Emotional • Loneliness • Isolation • Depression Dementia • Alzheimer’s www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  36. Health and Support Needs con’tThose aged 65 to 74, 34.4% reported a disability in 2000/01 and 56.9% of those aged 75+ reported a disability during the same time. Source: Provincial Health Officer (2002). The health and well-being of people in BritishColumbia: Provincial Health Officer’s annual report, 2002. Ministry of Health Planning: Victoria, B.C. Note: Proportion who reported having a disability or handicap or being limited in certain activities on a continuing basis because of a health problem. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  37. Health and Support Needscon’t Source: Ministry of Health Services (2003). Report on Health Authority Performance Agreements 2002/03. Ministries of Health Services and Health Planning. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  38. Phone in Drop in Service Calls are generated locally, regionally, provincially nationally and internationally Web Site hits are over 44,000 per year Assessment and Referral Provide individualized packages of appropriate information Provide opportunity for follow up Maintain Client Files How we Serve: www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  39. How we Servecon’t: The “Client” is the individual in need of housing & services. All information is held in confidence in compliance with privacy legislation. Client Intake Includes understanding: • Current living arrangements Preferred location • Health care and support needs Special Needs • Income and ability to pay Abuse and neglect • Preferred housing type Mental Health • Alcohol/drug misuse or abuse • Homeless or at risk of homelessness www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  40. Client Profile • 66 year old female living in downtown Vancouver • care giving for room mate, who recently died • could not afford rent on her own • was not receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement or SAFER due to withdrawals made during a previous year of RRSP’s. • staff assisted client in understanding the status of GIS application and SAFER application, and assisted her to apply to for both • exhausted her RRSP to provide care giving to roommate • living on $900 per month and rent was $800 per month • application made to BC Housing • was accepted into BC Housing the following month • Client calls regularly for follow up assistance with filling in forms such as her GIS renewals. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  41. Seniors Housing Options: • Housing is more than just shelter • Housing comes in many shapes and sizes • Affordable according to ability to pay: publicly funded or private pay • Offer flexible programs & services • Provider & building staff clearly understand and support the needs of seniors www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  42. 1. Rental Housing Public Housing Non Profit housing Market Rental 2. Cooperative Housing 3. Single Room Occupancy Hotels 4. Low Income Urban Singles 5. Purchased Housing Strata Titled Life Lease Equity Coops Co-housing 6. Home Sharing 7. Supportive Housing Abbyfield Style Living (Small-scale) Congregate (Large Scale) 8. Assisted Living Private Assisted Living Public Assisted Living 9. Residential Care Private Residential Living Public Residential Living 10. Temporary Emergency Housing 11. Special Interest 12. Mental Health 13. Wheel Chair Housing 14. Proposed New Housing 15. Other Granny Flats Accessory Apartments Naturally occurring retirements communities Types of Seniors Housing www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

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  44. Sharing the Key to IndependenceWhat we have learned: • That housing is more than just shelter. • In order to ensure that seniors receive reliable and appropriate information that a holistic approach to I&R be practiced. • That seniors right to choose and to live at risk be respected. • The importance of the housing and health connection. • That a common set of housing definitions is necessary in order to avoid confusion. • That accurate current and consistent information must be made available in each community. • That housing & services for seniors & vulnerable adults must be barrier free, safe and appropriate according to their needs and ability to pay. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

  45. With improved access to information on housing and services, seniors will have the key to independence. The Vancouver Abbeyfield is a form of supportive housing for seniors that can be found in theSHIP directory. www.seniorshousing.bc.ca

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