Section 10-A1108. CSF-2.3 SENIOR CARE

 

1108.1Seniors are expected to be the fastest growing segment of the District’s population during the next 20 years. Although the District’s Office of Aging and several affiliated non-profit organizations already provide a comprehensive system of health care, education, employment, and social services for the District’s elderly population, these entities may be hard pressed to keep up with demand as the number of seniors in the city rises. Currently, about 45 percent of the city’s seniors live alone. Some 43 percent have no personal vehicle and 42 percent have a physical disability. The largest percentages of seniors are in Upper Northwest and Far Northeast. Many are homeowners, caring for their properties with diminished incomes and physical mobility. Others are primary caregivers for their grandchildren, facing the challenge of raising a family in their advancing years. 1108.1

 

1108.2The policies below focus on the importance of senior centers, services, and care facilities. There are currently three senior wellness centers in the city, two in Southeast and one in Northeast. A variety of services and programs are delivered from these facilities, including nutrition, exercise, health care, creative arts, and education. Future investment in senior facilities as well as new facilities will be necessary in the future to serve the District’s growing senior population and to help seniors lead more vital and productive lives. 1108.2

 

Waiting lists for child care in the District reflect a growing demand for services that support parent employment and job productivity, and provide safe learning environments for children.

 

See also the Transportation and Housing Elements for additional policies on seniors.

 

1108.3Policy CSF-2.3.1: Senior Care Facilities

 

Establish new senior centers in areas that have large elderly populations, particularly neighborhoods in Upper Northwest and Far Northeast. These centers could be co-located in community health facilities or near other public facilities such as libraries or elementary schools to increase the interaction and learning between senior citizens, youth, and others. 1108.3

 

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