Be a Community for a Lifetim e Dan Doezema, Field Representative Michigan Office of Services to the Aging (231) OSA website: Michigan Office of Services to the Aging ______________________________________ Community for a Lifetime Assessment and Recognition Program Since 2007

 Alpena * Inkster  Auburn Hills * Kent County  Battle Creek * Livingston County  Bay County * 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 Recognized Communities

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

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

 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 Serving Older Adults = Economic Engine

 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 Our CFL Program Helps Improve Michigan Economies

Home Repair & Modification

Supportive Systems

Commerce: Access to Businesses

Enrichment Washtenaw County Blueprint for Aging

Villages are based on the needs of your community. One Stop Shopping for everything and anything that members need Over 70 Villages in US Inclusion Building Villages in the Neighborhood

1.Work with community leaders & ID priorities 2.Encourage your communities to submit aging friendly grant applications 3.Fund recommendations that support your mission How Can Your Foundation Help?