Be a Community for a Lifetim e Dan Doezema, Field Representative Michigan Office of Services to the...

Be a Community for a Lifetime

Dan Doezema, Field RepresentativeMichigan Office of Services to the Aging

doezemad@michigan.gov (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  

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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?