Aging Texas in the New Millenium

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Aging Texas in The New Millennium Texas Department on Aging

The Aging Population: 

The Aging Population Population +50 70,000,000 over 50 years old Over 50 represents 25% of population and is the fastest growing segment 'Polarized' incomes concentrated on low, high ends of earnings scale Average Life Expectancy Turn of the Century: Age 46 1999: Women - Age 79; Men - Age 72 2050: Age 80 - 90 Adult Lifestages Early Adulthood: Age 21 - 49 Middle Adulthood: Age 50 - 64 Late Adulthood: Age 65 - 79

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The Aging Population Adult Lifestages

The Aging Population: 

The Aging Population (Over 65 Population In Thousands) Texas Total U.S. 2015 2015

The Aging Population: 

The Aging Population Improvements in health care, retirement destination for out-of-staters, and post-World War II Baby Boomers will redraw the demographic profiles of our State. * Senior age group is fastest growing segment * By 2026, one in four Texans will be 60 or older (14% today)

The Aging Population: 

The Aging Population Rural 30% of people 65 or older live in rural areas and face economic hardship, inaccessible health care, geographic isolation Health Status and Impairment Level 29.5% of older Texans are impaired in their mobility or self-help abilities Cultural Diversity Currently 15.9% Hispanic, 8.5% African-American, 1% Asian Minority population projected to be at 33% by 2020 Financial Status 14% of those 65 or older are below poverty level 44.9% of seniors 75 or older have income of $10,000 or less Housing Over 50% own homes, 13% rent, 5% nursing homes Transportation Serious unmet need for many older Texans Issues

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Texas Department on Aging Resources for Older Texans and Their Families

Mission Statement: 

Mission Statement 'The Texas Department on Aging is the state’s visible advocate and leader in providing for a comprehensive and coordinated continuum of services and opportunities so that older people can lead dignified lives.'

TDoA: 

TDoA Nutrition Transportation In-home services Senior centers Information and assistance Long-term care ombudsman Legal assistance and benefits counseling Case management Home repair/modification Volunteer opportunities The Texas Department on Aging is the only state agency whose sole duty is serving older Texans. Through affiliated area agencies on aging (AAAs), the department provides a wide array of services (according to local needs and resources) to any Texan 60 or older. Just a few of these include:

Organizational Structure: 

Organizational Structure A statewide network solely dedicated to improving the quality of life for senior Texans.

TDoA: 

TDoA Policy Development Uniquely qualified to provide information that society needs to make decisions in areas relating to aging and older persons. Identify and execute programs and policies that address challenges of senior adults. Fiscal Responsibility Insure effectiveness of all national, state and local funds allocated for senior programs through local AAAs’ offices. Help area offices plan, monitor, and do assessments and performance reviews Ombudsman - Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Program has advocacy responsibility for quality of life and care for residents in long term care facilities. They are specially trained and certified individuals who identify, investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents. Public Information/Marketing Coordinates and distributes public information, legislative issues and research data that involve senior issues. They develop awareness campaigns of services available to seniors through TDoA. Initiate partnership relationships with the corporate and faith-based communities.

Goal: 

Goal Develop strategic partnerships between TDoA and key advocacy groups and stakeholders to improve the quality of life for senior adults and their families.

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Being a Boomer Can Be a Bummer……If You Aren’t Prepared: 

Being a Boomer Can Be a Bummer… …If You Aren’t Prepared The oldest of the Baby Boom generation will begin to be considered senior citizens in less than a decade We must manage our own destinies - not leave planning in the hand of our government, employers, or families Aging Texas Well helps in two ways Provides information to help develop planning and responsibility for your future Develops state policy recommendations to make sure government is ready for the demographic wave created by our state’s aging population

What Kind of Information?: 

What Kind of Information? Health issues Financial strategies Housing decisions Continued career opportunities Legal matters Continuing education Volunteer opportunities Spirituality/religion information

What Kind of Information?: 

What Kind of Information? A multigenerational fitness campaign Encourages seniors to develop and enhance physical and mental health Send in your commitment sheet Encourage others to join you Send in your results Enjoy having your name posted with others in the state Capitol each year during Texercise Week

Senior Supporters: 

Sponsor one of our educational, service or awareness building activities Texercise Aging Texas Well Friendly Visitors Support senior targeted programs or activities Distribute informational material Make a direct contribution of funds, equipment or resources Advertise our statewide toll free number A 'win-win' partnership program between the Texas Department on Aging, corporate Texas and local communities to increase awareness of the resources available for older Texans and their families. What You Can Do Senior Supporters

Senior Supporters: 

Public awareness and recognition Improved morale of employees Included in related material as a 'Senior Supporter' Noted in TDoA website Ability to create and advertise approved local market promotional programs Recognition by the State of Texas Benefits Senior Supporters

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Communicate educational awareness-building activities available through TDoA Aging Texas Well Texercise Support senior-targeted programs or activities Urge your members to volunteer on behalf of institutionalized seniors as Friendly visitors and nursing home ombudsmen Distribute informational material about Texas Department on Aging services service access Advertise our statewide toll-free number Community-based partnership between the Texas Department on Aging and the faith community to increase awareness of resources available for older Texans and meet spiritual and physical needs. Meet the growing needs of your senior members and their families Increase public awareness of your church’s ministry Improve membership involvement We’ll mention your ministry and its Senior Supporter role on the TDoA website, and include a link back to your website! Ability to create and advertised approved local-market promotional programs and activities You can make a difference! Let us show you how. What You Can Do…. How You’ll Benefit…. Faith Community Senior Supporters

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What Can I Do?: 

Get Involved in Your Community Communicate resources and accessibility to church and educational facilities Initiate local support programs Develop ministry volunteer network Get Involved Politically Understand the issues Contact your legislative representatives Support the Texas Silver Haired Legislators Get Involved at the Corporate Level Communicate resources with your corporation or sphere of influence Solicit their fiscal involvement Cultivate volunteer support What Can I Do?

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'Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.' Teddy Roosevelt Speech before the Hamilton Club, Chicago, April 10, 1899

Help Make A Difference: 

Help Make A Difference SUPPORT OUR SENIORS!