As the Older Adult Population Soars, the U.S. is Unprepared to Provide Housing and Care for Millions of People by @JCHS of Harvard University

"The US population 65 and over soared by 34 percent in the last decade, from 43 million in 2012 to 58 million in 2022. In the coming decade, the fastest growth will occur among those over 80, when people are more likely to need accessible housing as well as services and supports at home. The US, however, is not ready to provide housing and care for this surging population, according to a new report released today by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies." ...read the rest at @JCHS of Harvard University.

Housing America's Older Adults 2023 by @JCHS of Harvard University

"Many older adults have to consider the cost and availability of care when deciding where to live, especially as they age. This dual burden highlights the inextricable link between housing and assistance and is a major driver of older adults’ housing choices. As the population ages and as housing and care costs increase, more older adults will struggle to afford either the home of their choice or the care they need, and in many cases, both. With subsidies for housing and LTC services so scarce, an increasing number of older adults with very low incomes will have to forgo needed care or rely on family and friends for assistance, loved ones who will almost certainly bear their own financial and emotional costs in turn. Many households with moderate incomes will also face the challenge of affording both housing and LTC services, particularly renters and homeowners with housing debt. Innovations in the housing and care sectors are a start, but there is tremendous need for creative alternatives to existing models."

🏡 Just Getting Started!

We can’t claim any success stories yet — but we do have some potential cases in mind! I’m surrounded by under-occupied SFHs, with rental interest from a variety of situations. Stay tuned as the cases mature into our first success stories!

How the Body Keeps the Score on Trauma by @BigThink

Home Sharing for Older Adults by @PositiveAging

Homesharing: A National Response to the Affordable Housing Crisis by HomeShare Oregon

Older Adults Want to ‘Age in Place,’ but Options are Limited in Most States by @Stateline

"By 2035, the U.S. will have more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18, a first in the nation’s history. Recent census data suggests that the U.S. is short of aging-ready homes, with just 40% of the country’s housing considered accessible enough to meet the basic needs of older adults." ...read the rest at @Stateline.

👵🏻 Fairfax County Elderlink

Elderlink provides affordable care management to older adults in Northern Virginia. Care managers work with you and your family to find the best plan to ensure safe and affordable independence. Call 703-324-5374, TTY 711 for a consultation and appointment. Elderlink services include:

• An in-home assessment to determine what type of care is needed;
• Development of a comprehensive care plan;
• Assistance in finding and obtaining services;
• Monitoring to ensure appropriate care.

Free Programs

• Caring for You, Caring for Me Program
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
• Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
• Diabetes Self-Management Program
• Exploring Dimensions of Aging
• Falls Prevention Program
• Free ElderLink Caregiver Telephone Support Call

Free Consultations for Caregivers

• Need an in-depth conversation with a social worker about the caregiving needs of a loved one? Free one-hour consultations are available through ElderLink. Call 703-324-5374, TTY 711, and ask for a caregiver consultation, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Cost of Service

• Services are available on a sliding-scale basis taking into consideration medical and other care expenses.