1. SENIOR FOCUS GROUP MEETING July 2013

2. Welcome and Introduction CN Goals Metrics Resident Survey Findings Mapping Discussion on Data Collected Discussion on Additional Data to be Collected Next Meeting AGENDA

3. Choice Neighborhood Goals People: Support positive outcomes for families who live in the target development and the surrounding neighborhood, particularly outcomes related to residents’ Economic Self-Sufficiency, safety, employment, and mobility; Housing: Transform distressed public and assisted housing into energy efficient, mixed-income housing that is physically and financially viable over the long-term; Neighborhood: Transform distressed, high-poverty neighborhoods into viable, mixed-income and sustainable neighborhoods with access to well- functioning services, high quality public schools and Economic Self-Sufficiency programs, high quality early learning programs and services, public transportation, and improved access to jobs. AGENDA

4. Comprehensive Needs Assessment Senior Outcome Seniors living in Lee Apartments and the surrounding neighborhood have access to a broad base of quality Senior programs and services Metrics to Measure Achievement: Number of quality Senior programs. Number and percentage of Seniors participating in Senior programs. Types of programs available to Seniors: health and wellness; exercise; walking access to public transportation; social interaction; handicap access; rides to shopping, voting, banking, etc.

5. RESIDENT SURVEY RESULTS

6. 5. Is the head of household 62 years of age or older? Yes 14%; No 86% 84. What is the age of the seniors (including yourself) in your household? ­­­ ­ AgeNumber of seniorsPercentage 60-64 years old945% 65-74 years old630% 75-84 years old315% Older than 8500%

7. 85. Are the seniors in the household in good health? Yes 36%; No 64% 86. Is a senior currently the primary caregiver for grandchildren or other minor members in the household? Yes 20%; No 80% 87. Are there primary caregivers for other adult head of household members? Yes 10%; No 90%

8. 88. Do the seniors in your household (including yourself) need assistance with general personal care activities, such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, dressing, taking medications, walking, paying bills?

9. 88. Do you have difficulty reading and writing? Yes 29%; No 71% 88. If yes, interest in improving? No interest 71%; Would like to learn 29% 89. Do you use a computer and the internet? Yes 16%; No 84% 90. If yes, where do you use? Use in community 33%; At home 33%; Other 33% If no, interest in learning? Yes 73%; No 9%

10. 91. What barriers do the seniors in the household (including yourself) have to participation in more social activities?

11. 92. How do seniors or disabled in your household usually access services?

12. Discussion on Data Collected What are the major findings of the resident survey? What do the maps tell us?

13. Collecting Remaining Baseline Data Senior Outcome Seniors living in Lee Apartments and the surrounding neighborhood have access to a broad base of quality Senior programs and services Additional Metrics to Measure Achievement: Collect data from AARP; Collect data from Neighborhood survey; Collect data on library programs; Collect data from Area Agency on Aging; Collect data from Kingsport Senior Center Utilize information from Senior Connect Kingsport http://SeniorConnectKpt.org

14. Next Meeting Date and Time? Project Website: http://www.kingsportchoice.com/http://www.kingsportchoice.com/