HomeMy WebLinkAboutc. Create community design and policy that supports an age friendly community Ill. Create community design and policy that supports an age friendly community
Advocate for government policies that support aging friendly communities
A. Education on livable and age friendly initiatives (City Policy Makers)
a. Attached: the 8 Domains of Livability.
i. Research to name if the City of Oshkosh is working within those
domains.
ii. Continued study on these domains.
iii. COA members to add information
B. Engage general population in discussing policies
a. Invite individuals to the COA meetings to discuss city policies that may
affect their wellbeing.
C. Convene key partners in ordinance changes that supports again individuals
a. City council members
b. COA members serving as advocates
c. Other advocates??
D. Identify city ordinances that are applicable to older adults (Examples)
i. Chapter 6 —Animals
1. Article II. Licensing of Animals
2. Article III. General regulation
3. Article IV. Animal Shelter/Impoundment of Animals
ii. Chapter 9 — Emergency and Disaster Planning and Response
iii. Chapter 25 —Streets and Sidewalks
1. Article VII. Sidewalks/Driveway approaches
2. Article VIII — Snow and Ice Removal
iv. Chapter 26 —Trees and Vegetation
Continued support for older adult citizens in the City of Oshkosh
The 8 Domains of Livability (City of Oshkosh)
1. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings:
Are there parks,good sidewalks, safe streets, outdoor seating and accessible buildings.
City Parks
The Grand
Menominee Arena
Ball diamonds
Leach Amphitheater
2. Transportation:
Adequate transportation
GO Transit (Dial-A-Ride, Buses, Rural Program, Wheel Chair Transport)
Make the Ride Happen
Advocap, Inc.
ADRC Transportation for Elderly, Disable, Special Need
Oshkosh Cab Company, Inc.
Cab-U-Lance Program
Taxi
3. Housing:
Does the community offer affordable housing options for varying life stages?
ADRC resource manual
12 Residential Care Apartment Complexes (185 beds)
21 Community Based Residential Facilities (449 beds)
21 Independent Living Apartments (1556 beds)
5 Nursing Homes/Skilled Nursing facilities (546 beds)
4. Social Participation
Loneliness negatively affects a person's health and sense of wellbeing. Is there the availability of accessible,
affordable a fun social activities?
Seniors Center
Museum
Library
Social groups
YMCA
The Grand
Summer events— Food Truck Fridays, Outdoor concerts, community events
5. Respect and Social Loneliness
Intergenerational activities are a great way for young and old to learn from each other. Are there
intergenerational opportunities
Seniors Center activities
Senior Connects—Technology program at center and YMCA
Neighborhood events
6. Civic Participation and employment
An age friendly community provides a way so older people can choose to work, volunteer, share their skills and
be actively engaged in community life
Seniors Center
All area business
Library
Community Events
Other community organizations
7. Communication and Information
Age-Friendly communities recognize that not everyone has a smartphone or internet access and information
needs to be disseminated through a variety of means
COA Communication goals
Seniors Center Newsletter—The Current— Located at center and throughout the community
ADRC Resource Directory—Located throughout the community
Other outside resources
8. Community and Health Services
Is there adequate access and affordable services in the community?
Ascension Mercy Hospital
Aurora Medical Center
Aurora Health Center
Interra Health
Affinity Health Systems, Inc.
Network Health
St. Francis Community Clinic