With the Senior Forum coming up in a few weeks (September 23rd at 10:30am at the senior center) I thought it would be appropriate to write a bit about housing and community as it relates to baby boomers and seniors. I've attached links to three very interesting articles.
Did you know the first baby boomers turned 65 in 2011?
Did you know that in 2010 1 in 10 people were 65 and by 2030 1in 5 will be over 65?
Did you know that in 2040 1 in 8 people will be over 75 compared with 1 in 16 today?
How will Southborough plan for baby boomers and our aging community? What are some of the issues seniors are facing today and in the future?
Most existing housing stock is unprepared to meet the needs of our seniors and baby boomers.
Housing that is affordable is limited. Many seniors have to move to other towns, away from the community they have raised children in and have a network in place.
We need housing that provides for accessibility, social connections and access to supportive services and provides access to transportation for seniors unable to drive instead of seniors living in isolation.
If you are a baby boomer, a senior or someone that cares about the future of Southborough please come join us at this public forum on September 23 at 10:30am. Please contact the senior center (508-229-4453) to RSVP as we are providing lunch. Please note this forum is not restricted to just seniors!
https://www.planning.org/store/books/pdf/pas579execsumm.pdf
http://shelterforce.org/article/4137/staying_ahead_of_the_age_wave/
http://www.shelterforce.org/article/4131/meeting_the_housing_needs_of_an_aging_population/
Please note the forum is being hosted by SHOPC (Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee).
Did you know the first baby boomers turned 65 in 2011?
Did you know that in 2010 1 in 10 people were 65 and by 2030 1in 5 will be over 65?
Did you know that in 2040 1 in 8 people will be over 75 compared with 1 in 16 today?
How will Southborough plan for baby boomers and our aging community? What are some of the issues seniors are facing today and in the future?
Most existing housing stock is unprepared to meet the needs of our seniors and baby boomers.
Housing that is affordable is limited. Many seniors have to move to other towns, away from the community they have raised children in and have a network in place.
We need housing that provides for accessibility, social connections and access to supportive services and provides access to transportation for seniors unable to drive instead of seniors living in isolation.
If you are a baby boomer, a senior or someone that cares about the future of Southborough please come join us at this public forum on September 23 at 10:30am. Please contact the senior center (508-229-4453) to RSVP as we are providing lunch. Please note this forum is not restricted to just seniors!
https://www.planning.org/store/books/pdf/pas579execsumm.pdf
http://shelterforce.org/article/4137/staying_ahead_of_the_age_wave/
http://www.shelterforce.org/article/4131/meeting_the_housing_needs_of_an_aging_population/
Please note the forum is being hosted by SHOPC (Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee).