Surfing the Silver Tsunami: Helping Seniors Age in Place A presentation by Tom La Pointe December, 2012

The Silver Tsunami The baby boomer generation began turning 65 in 2011; 76 million Americans were born between 1945 and 1964 The number of people 65 and older will double between 2010 and 2050 The number of people 85 and older will increase four-fold in that time range

Current System Already Underwater Many boomers will live active lives well into their 80s and 90s Presently 7,000 geriatricians in the U.S.; 20,000 will be needed to keep pace Nurses, physical therapists, dentists and other health professions are sorely needed What are the alternatives to cope with this wave of people?

Aging in Place: A New Solution Helping seniors age in place developing into a nationwide grassroots movement More than 90 neighbor-helping-neighbor, village approaches in place, with more developing from California to Massachusetts Run largely by volunteers, funded by grants and membership fees

Benefits of Aging in Place Eases nursing home, assisted living capacity limits Seniors aging in place continue paying property taxes, shop, eat out and have more local economic impact Provides financial relief, peace of mind for adult children helping to care for their parents Keeps seniors in their home neighborhoods where they continue to contribute to their communities

My Own Home: Moscows Answer New, Moscow based 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization Provides services to enable adults to grow old in their own homes –Handyman, changing light bulbs –Yard and garden, shoveling snow –Computer and cell phone support –Social activities, field trips –Some free, some have charges, all are vetted Funded with membership fees, grants and private donations

My Own Home MISSION: Providing services that make it possible for adults to remain in their own homes and neighborhoods while remaining actively engaged in the community as they age. SERVICE TYPES: Volunteer Vetted Provider Social Activities ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP COSTS Single $450 Household $550 Associate $250 (supporting/no services)

Service Types Volunteer Vetted Provider Social Interaction

Hang 10 - Surf the Silver Tsunami! Volunteer –Help provide needed services –Share your time, experience with those who need it most Join –Become a member –Enroll your parents Donate –All gifts are tax deductible Support –Encourage financial and political support by city, county and state –Encourage support by local business community

Contact Information Phone: or Address:My Own Home 510 W. Palouse River Dr. P.O. Box 9484 Moscow, Idaho 83843