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Age-Friendly Master Plan for Haliburton County AGE-FRIENDLY MASTER PLAN FOR HALIBURTON COUNTY Kate Hall & Associates, 2017 Table of Contents Acknowledgements p. 2 Executive Summary p. 3 List of Acronyms Defined p. 4 Background p. 5 Introduction & Purpose p. 7 Framework for the Project p. 9 Community Engagement Process – what we did & who we reached p. 10 Community Engagement Results – what we learned p. 12 • Priorities Identified p. 12 • Findings: Eight Domains of an Age-Friendly Community p. 14 o Outdoor Spaces & Public Buildings p. 13 o Transportation p. 22 o Housing p. 32 o Social Participation p. 42 o Respect and Social Inclusion p. 46 o Civic Participation & Employment p. 52 o Information & Communication p. 55 o Community Support & Health Services p. 60 Implementation: Action Plans p. 76 • Aging Well Committee Action Plan 2017-2020 p. 76 • Outdoor Spaces & Public Buildings p. 15 • Transportation p. 22 • Housing p. 26 • Social Participation p. 31 • Respect and Social Inclusion p. 33 • Civic Participation & Employment p. 34 • Information & Communication p. 36 • Community Support & Health Services p. 38 1 | P a g e Acknowledgements This project is dedicated to Sandra Loucks Campbell. Thank you to the dedicated seniors of the Aging Well Committee of Haliburton County for leading the way on this initiative and persevering to have your voices heard! Carol Browne Margery Cartwright Debbie Bain Robert Stinson Diana McCullough Angela Andrews (public health staff) Special thanks to the participants who gave us the data to use; older adults and the many service providers in Haliburton County that took the time to participate in interviews, group discussions, presentations, and surveys. Your feedback will guide us to create a healthy, active, age-friendly Haliburton County! Thank you to the County of Haliburton, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, all of the members of the Age-Friendly Communities Working Group, and to our Project Consultant, Kate Hall for working tirelessly on this initiative. Age-Friendly Communities Working Group: Angela Andrews - Chair Robert Stinson Heather Ross Craig Jones Stacey Hawkins Nancy Wood-Roberts Jeanne Anthon Margery Cartwright Gena Robertson Stephanie McLaren Funding for this project was provided by the Government of Ontario. 2 | P a g e Executive Summary Haliburton County continues to attract retirees moving from the city to the cottage and making it home. According to 2016 Census, Haliburton County has more than double the percentage of seniors aged 65 and over than the Province. While the County benefits from the knowledge, expertise and energy that seniors contribute to the community, this aging demographic will have an impact on settlement patterns and services over the next 20 years, and therefore some foresight is required in order to plan for a community where people can age in place. The Aging Well Committee of Haliburton County is a committed group of local seniors and public health staff, working together to improve the quality of life for seniors in Haliburton County. In 2015, the Aging Well Committee received funding from the Government of Ontario to build on previous research and produce an Age-Friendly Master Plan to guide the development of services and/or infrastructure for the expanding older adult population in Haliburton County. The eight domains of an age-friendly community outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in their Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide, were used as the framework for this project. These eight aspects or domains of community life overlap and interact to directly affect older adults as they age and include: • Outdoor Spaces and Buildings • Transportation • Housing • Respect and Social Inclusion • Social Participation • Communication and Information • Civic Participation and Employment • Community Support and Health Services Over a one-year period, the Aging Well Committee engaged seniors in conversations about their vision for an age-friendly Haliburton County. Focus groups were held with seniors in all four municipalities followed by community luncheons to share findings and gather more information; an online survey was available; and nine key informant interviews were carried out with representatives from agencies and organizations that serve seniors. 3 | P a g e The top priority areas that surfaced through the community engagement process to make Haliburton County more age-friendly are: 1. Transportation • A public transportation system including transit options and programs such as ride sharing and car sharing. • Facilities to support walkable communities so that seniors can maintain their independent mobility including well maintained sidewalks, paths and trails that are safe and connected to amenities. 2. Housing • A greater mix of affordable housing types/options including garden suites, co- housing and rental apartments, to enable people to age in place, either in their own home or with in the community. • A senior’s residence with graduated assisted living options. 3. Access to community and health services • Greater availability and access to health, medical and home care services and professionals. • One “go to” organization that can help individuals navigate the community support and health services system. 4. Social Participation • A social gathering place, for example a multi-purpose facility with fitness equipment, a pool, café, etc., not just for seniors but for everyone. • Acknowledgement of the health benefits of social stimulation/interaction. Addressing the needs of the expected surge in the number of older adults across the province must be based on smart, targeted and innovative interventions, and Municipalities are on the front-line of meeting these needs. However, they cannot do it alone. Moving toward a more age-friendly Haliburton County will require collaboration among local governments, government agencies, community organizations and seniors themselves. 4 | P a g e List of Acronyms Defined • WHO – World Health Organization • HKPR – Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit • HHHS – Haliburton Highlands Health Services • CSS – Community Support Services (a Division of HHHS) • CCAC – Community Care Access Centre • HHFHT – Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team • PSW – Personal Support Worker • OT – Occupational Therapist • PT – Physiotherapist • LTC – Long Term Care • OP – Official Plan • NLPAP – Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion • CPTED – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design • LGBTQ – Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered Queer 5 | P a g e Background The Aging Well Committee is a committed group of local seniors and public health staff, working together to improve the quality of life for seniors in Haliburton County by: listening to the wants and needs of seniors; raising awareness of seniors; advocating for the issues and concerns of seniors; and collaborating with community partners. The Committee believes that seniors (regardless of age, income or health) should have the opportunity to fully participate and/or contribute in their community, and that initiatives that allow people to age well will benefit the entire community. In 2009, the Aging Well Committee of Haliburton County applied, received funds and managed an initial phase of an Age-Friendly Project. The project focused on residents aged 50+ and consisted of a county-wide survey, four focus groups, two student based projects (consisting of in-depth interviews with seniors 50+ in Haliburton County), and a final report of the findings. The basis for the survey questions, focus groups and interviews was provided by the World Health Organization Global Age Friendly Cities Guide (2007) and focused on the needs and barriers associated with aging in Haliburton County. Two half-days of data analysis with community members took place, where Accessibility, Housing, Transportation and Communication emerged as key theme areas. The Committee took the results and began working locally on a variety of projects, some of which have included: The implementation of the StopGap Ramp Project - temporary ramps built for local businesses, advocating for easier access for lab testing for blood work through the installation of an automatic door opener. Local bench installments throughout the four municipalities of Haliburton County, arm chairs in community centers, encouragement of local businesses to install handrails and door bells for ease of access into stores. Input was provided into the streetscape plan for the Municipality of Dysart et al and the Official Plan reviews for both the County of Haliburton and surrounding municipalities. The committee has raised awareness and has taken action to support winter snow removal on sidewalks, and was responsible for the research and presentation of information to the Board of the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion which led to the installation of handrails. They’ve done radio interviews and announcements, news releases and have had recognition from municipal council as the knowledge base for senior’s issues and concerns, and much more! Provincially, the Aging Well Committee has participated in a variety of knowledge translation and knowledge exchange initiatives, including: Finding the Right Fit: Age-Friendly Community Planning document; participation and development of the Murray Alzheimer Research and 6 | P a g e Education Program (MAREP) Age-Friendly Communities Online Toolkit; participation in provincial and national conferences, various online presentations and webinars; and has acted as mentors for other communities interested
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