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Be a Community for a Lifetime
Dan Doezema, Field RepresentativeMichigan Office of Services to the Aging
[email protected] (231) 929-2531OSA website: www.michigan.gov/osa
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
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Supportive Systems
Commerce: Access to Businesses
EnrichmentWashtenaw 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
www.vtvnetwork.org
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?