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The prize if we do The price if we don’t

The prize if we do The price if we don’t. PLANNING FOR AGE. ANNE CONNOLLY 22 nd June 2011. ‘Findings from 1 st National Survey on ‘Planning for Age’. Implications of changing demographics. Age Friendly County Programme – lead county Louth.

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The prize if we do The price if we don’t

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  1. The prize if we doThe price if we don’t PLANNING FOR AGE ANNE CONNOLLY 22nd June 2011

  2. ‘Findings from 1st National Survey on ‘Planning for Age’ Implications of changing demographics Age Friendly County Programme – lead county Louth Round Table Discussions – What can be done? FOCUS FOR THE CONFERENCE

  3. ‘Planning for Age’ not special pleading – instead Canary in the Coalmine Purposeful, area focused integrated planning Wise Actions Now - preparing for demographic change The benefits of a preventative based approach KEY MESSAGES

  4. 72 Members AGE-FRIENDLY COUNTY PROGRAMME Government Departments Public Sector Agencies Service Providers (private & voluntary) Private Companies Older People National Organisations Advocacy Groups Academics • WORKING GROUPS • Gardai • Living at home • SilverTechnology • Elder Abuse POSITION PAPER AGEING WELL INDEPENDENT NATIONAL NETWORK www.ageingwellnetwork.ie

  5. In An Ireland that will be the Best Country in the World in which to grow old HAPPINESS Engage as valued member of our communities HOME Live in a place that feels like home WEALTH Enjoy an adequate income free from fear of poverty AGEING WELL NETWORK OUR VISION HEALTH Avail of good local health services COMMUNITY Live in safe, age-friendly communities

  6. Age Friendly County WORLD HEATH ORGANISATION AGE FRIENDLY CITIES FRAMEWORK encouraging active ageing by optimising opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance the quality of life as people age (WHO 20007)

  7. PLANNING FOR AGEA ‘DEFAULT’ NOT SUB-SET OF PLANNING ‘An age-friendly community benefits people of all ages. Barrier free buildings and streets enhance the mobility and independence of both younger and older persons with disabilities. Secure neighbourhoods are safe for children, youth, women and older adults. Families experience less worry and stress when their older relations have the services and supports they need. The whole community benefits from the participation of older persons in volunteer or paid work and civic activities. Making cities age-friendly is one of the most effective policy approaches for responding to demographic aging.

  8. PROFILE Specialist Care Frail & High Dependency 5% Tailored Care Transitional 15% Not a Problem Largely Ignored Entering Old Age 85%

  9. THE FUTURE IS DEMOGRAPHICS!!

  10. In A World Which Will Be Completely Different 65+ = 30% EU by 2050 Every 2nd child born today will live to be 100 80+ fastest growing age cohort – 7% for centenarians • LONGEVITY • Currently increasing by • 5 hours per day • 2.5 years per decade 1st time in world’s history, more people 65+ than under 5 50+ market account for 80% wealth 55% spending 1ST person born who will live to 150 Over 100 years 20 fold increase 60+ 70 fold increase 80+ People drawing pensions for 60 years

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