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Be a Community for a Lifetim e

Be a Community for a Lifetim e. Dan Doezema, Field Representative Michigan Office of Services to the Aging doezemad@michigan.gov (231) 929-2531 OSA website: www.michigan.gov/osa. Michigan Office of Services to the Aging ______________________________________

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Be a Community for a Lifetim e

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  1. Be a Communityfor a Lifetime Dan Doezema, Field Representative Michigan Office of Services to the Aging doezemad@michigan.gov (231) 929-2531 OSA website: www.michigan.gov/osa Michigan Office of Services to the Aging ______________________________________ Community for a Lifetime Assessment and Recognition Program Since 2007

  2. Recognized Communities • Alpena * Inkster • Auburn Hills *Kent County • Battle Creek * Livingston County • BayCounty* Manistique • Bellaire * Midland • Farmington * Monroe County • Farmington Hills * Spring Lake Township • Ferrysberg * Spring Lake Village • Gaylord * St. Joseph County • Grand Haven* Traverse City • Grand Haven Township * Washtenaw County • Holland

  3. Michigan CFL Assessment 10 Aging Friendly Areas 1. Walkability/Bikeability 2. Supportive Systems 3. Access to Health Care 4. Safety and Security 5. Housing Availability and Affordability 6. Housing Modification and Maintenance 7. Transportation 8. Commerce 9. Enrichment 10. Inclusion

  4. Why are Communities for a Lifetime a High Priority? CFL’s help seniors age in place successfully “What’s good for the Elder One is good for every one”

  5. Serving Older Adults = Economic Engine • Michigan seniors are a $32 Billion economic force • Seniors hold over 70% of the financial assets in U.S. • Buy 41% of all new cars and 48% of all luxury cars

  6. Our CFL Program Helps Improve Michigan Economies • Florida found for each senior leaving = 3.5 jobs lost • For $3 in public services received, seniors give back $4 • Retiree couple = economic value 3.7 manufacturing jobs

  7. Home Repair & Modification www.tuesdaytoolmen.com

  8. Supportive Systems

  9. Commerce: Access to Businesses

  10. EnrichmentWashtenaw County Blueprint for Aging

  11. InclusionBuilding Villages in the Neighborhood Villages are based on the needs of your community. One Stop Shopping for everything and anything that members need Over 70 Villages in US www.vtvnetwork.org

  12. How Can Your Foundation Help? Work with community leaders & ID priorities Encourage your communities to submit aging friendly grant applications Fund recommendations that support your mission

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