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MINUTES - Draft <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br /> September 23, 2020 <br /> areas to be great places for people of all ages. The DOA believes that communities <br /> should provide safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing and transportation options; <br /> access to needed services; and opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in <br /> community life. <br /> • By 2030, one in five Americans will be over 65. In 2035, there will be more people over <br /> 65 in the U.S. than under age 18. This is the first time in America that this change will <br /> be experienced which is a turning point for the catalyst for revisiting some common <br /> practices particularly with land development that have, over time, generated more <br /> problems than promise, mostly for older adults. In the last 70 years, most land <br /> development has focused on meeting the needs for families with children with little <br /> access to transportation. <br /> • Social and economic consequences have also emerged including longer commutes, <br /> increased social isolation, greater dependency on cars are some of the costs that are <br /> even more of a burden to older adults. <br /> • Some statistics regarding seniors in Orange County: <br /> 0 5.4% of people age 65+ live below 100% of the poverty level. 15.4% of people <br /> age 65+ live between 100% and 199% of the poverty level. 100% — 199% of <br /> poverty levels for one person = annual incomes between $11,770 and $23,539. <br /> o People over 65+ are the most cost-burdened age group for housing. 28% of <br /> homeowners and 56% of renters are paying more than 30% of their income on <br /> housing. <br /> o By 2038, persons age 60+ will represent 26% of OC's population; while children <br /> ages 0-17 years will only represent 16% of the county's population. <br /> • There are 2 senior centers —the Seymour Center, opened in 2007, and the Passmore <br /> Center, opened in 2009. Due to outgrowing these facilities, a small expansion was done <br /> to the Passmore Center. Currently, there is a major expansion undergoing the Seymour <br /> Center. <br /> • The Master Aging Plan (MAP) process is the DOA's key to its success to planning for a <br /> growing older adult population. <br /> o Every 5 years since 2000, the DOA has completed a community wide planning <br /> process and created a MAP for the community. The purpose of the plan is to <br /> outline anticipated needs for the OC's aging population, and to facilitate <br /> cooperation amongst stakeholders to meet these growing demands. Using the <br /> MAP, the DOA was able to pass a county bond to build the two nationally <br /> accredited senior centers, help expand transportation services to older adults, <br /> and strengthen community partnerships to expand housing options for older <br /> adults. <br /> • Age Friendly Communities <br /> o OC was the first in NC to join the network. An age-friendly community impacts <br /> more than just older adults and is inclusive, accessible, and supportive of all <br /> residents, regardless of age, ability, or any other characteristic. <br /> o Eight domains comprise a community's age-friendliness. They are outdoor <br /> spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and <br /> social inclusion, civic participation and employment, communication and <br /> information, and community support and health services. <br /> o In 2016, a county wide assessment was launched that was the basis of the 2017- <br /> 2022 MAP which can be found on the DOA website along with quarterly updates. <br /> The assessment included surveys, focus groups, community meetings and key <br /> informant interviews. <br /> • The DOA is divided into 3 divisions. <br /> S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda &Abstracts\2020 Agenda &Abstracts/ <br /> September Page 2 <br />
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