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Livability for All in Miami-Dade County, FLAn Age-Friendly Community Survey ofResidents Age 50-Plus

AARPAugust 2017

A livable community is one that is safe and secure, hasaffordable and appropriate housing and transportationoptions, and offers supportive community features and

services. Once in place, those resources enhancepersonal independence; allow residents to age in

place; and foster residents’ engagement in thecommunity’s civic, economic, and social life.

– AARP Policy Book, Chapter 9

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Livable Community

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AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities

• AARP’s Age-Friendly Network is an affiliateof the World Health Organization (WHO)Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities andCommunities Program.

• The program was established to connectcities, communities and organizationsworldwide with the common vision ofmaking their community a great placewhere people can grow up and grow old.

• The program targets the environmental,social, and economic factors that influencethe health and well-being of residents of allages.

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Community& Health

Care Transportation

Housing

OutdoorSpaces &Buildings

Respect &Social

Inclusion

SocialParticipation

CivicParticipation

&Employment

Communication& Information

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The WHO 8 Domains of Livability

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Source: 2017 AARP Age-Friendly Community Survey of Miami-Dade County, FL Residents Age 50+

55%

Community & Health Care

Top Community Features(% Excellent/Very Good)

54%

52%

52%

49%

Transportation



Housing

Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities

Respectful and helpful hospital and clinic staff

Easy to read traffic signs

Well-maintained homes and properties

A variety of health care professionals including specialists



45%

Civic Participation &Employment

Bottom Community Features(% Fair/Poor)

40%

40%

39%

38%

Civic Participation & Employment

Housing



A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults

Job training opportunities for older adults

Policies that ensure older adults can continue to have equalopportunity to work regardless of their age

Affordable housing options for adults of varying income levels

Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities


The majority of Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ believe theircommunity is a good place to age and want to live thereindependently for as long as possible.

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Rating of Current Communityas a Place for People to Live as They Age

Importance ofRemaining in Current Community


58%

28%

14%

Excellent/Very good Good Fair/Poor

65%

22%

12%

Extremely/Veryimportant

Somewhatimportant

Not very/Not at allimportant



Most Miami-Dade County residentsage 50+ own their homes, thoughnearly one-third are renters.

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Type of Home

A single family house 58%

An apartment 16%

A condominium/Coop 13%

A townhouse/Row house 8%

A two family housethat has two separate living units

3%

Senior housing/Assisted living facility 2%

A mobile home 1%

Other 0%

68%

29%

3%

Own

Rent

Live with adultchild/others

Homeownership


24% of respondentssay they need to

make major repairs, homemodifications, or changes

68% of respondentssay remaining in theircurrent home isextremely/very important.



Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ have lived in theirhome for an average of 19 years and have lived in theircommunity even longer, an average of 24 years.

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2%

26%

21%20%

22%

8%

4%

33%

24%21%

14%

4%

<1 year 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-50 51+

Community

Residence


Mean: 19 years Median: 17 years

Mean: 24 years Median: 21 years



The majority of Miami-Dade County residents age 50+expect to stay in their home or community as they get older.

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29%

13%

56%

2%Move to a differentcommunity

Move into adifferentresidence withinyour currentcommunityPhoto from http://www.rpsrelocation.com

Stay in yourcurrent residenceand never move

Not sure




Safety, affordability, and age-friendly housing are influential factorsfor Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ considering moving whenthey get older.

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19%

21%

27%

30%

36%

39%

48%

51%

53%

56%

60%

18%

20%

20%

25%

28%

21%

19%

17%

15%

17%

11%

62%

59%

52%

45%

36%

40%

33%

31%

31%

27%

29%

Wanting a larger size home

Wanting to live in a different climate

Wanting a smaller size home

Needing more access to public transportation

Wanting to live in an area with better social opportunities

Wanting to move to an area that has better health care facilities

Wanting to be closer to family

The cost of maintaining your current residence

Wanting a home that will help you live independently as you age

Wanting to live in an area that has a lower cost of living

Your personal safety or security concerns

A major factor A minor factor Not a factor at all


Question: If you were to consider moving out of your residence, would the following be a major factor, a minor factor, or not a factor at all in your decision to move?



Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ rate their community positivelyon having well-maintained homes and properties.

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17%

17%

20%

26%

30%

34%

49%

22%

22%

28%

25%

31%

23%

32%

40%

36%

30%

22%

25%

20%

17%

14%

17%

11%

18%

10%

17%

7%

8%

12%

10%

5%

7%

Affordable housing options for adults of varying income levels

Well-maintained, safe low-income housing

Accessibility of homes (e.g., a no step entrance, wider doorways, grabbars in bathrooms, & first floor bedrooms and bathrooms)

A home repair service for low-income and older adults

Home modification and repair contractors

Seasonal services for low-income and older adults (e.g., lawn work)

Well-maintained homes and properties

Excellent/Very good Good Fair/Poor Does not exist in the community Not sure/Refused


Question: Would you rate your community as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on having the following?

HousingDomain



Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ rate their communityexcellent to good at having safe and accessible sidewalks as well aswell-maintained, safe parks.

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24%

27%

30%

36%

41%

45%

46%

21%

21%

27%

25%

31%

34%

26%

36%

33%

34%

23%

20%

14%

24%

13%

18%

8%

10%

7%

6%

4%

6%

2%

5%

2%

Neighborhood watch programs

Separate pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians

Enough benches in public areas (e.g., parks, sidewalks, public buildings)

Accessible public buildings and spaces including restrooms

Safe parks

Well-maintained parks

Safe and accessible sidewalks

Excellent/Very good Good Fair/Poor Does not exist in community Not sure/Refused



Outdoor Spaces& Buildings Domain



Question: How do you usually get around your community for things like shopping, visiting the doctor, running errands, or other things?

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TransportationDomain

Most Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ drive themselves toget around their community; they also use a wide variety ofother transportation methods.

57% walk

82% drivethemselves around

36% have othersdrive them

25% take a taxi

19% use a specialtransportation

service

1% get aroundsome other way

32% usepublic transportation

17% ride a bike


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18%

29%

32%

39%

41%

43%

48%

55%

23%

24%

31%

26%

33%

26%

29%

34%

28%

27%

25%

23%

24%

26%

23%

11%

15%

16%

11%

10%

2%

2%

16%

4%

2%

3%

2%

Driver education or refresher courses

Affordable public parking

Audio and visual pedestrian crossings

Conveniently located public parking lots and areas to park

Well-lit, accessible, safe streets and intersections for all users

Enforced speed limits

Well-maintained streets

Easy to read traffic signs

Excellent/Very good Good Fair/Poor Not exist in community Not sure/Refused


Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ rate their communityexcellent to good on having easy to read traffic signs andwell-maintained, safe streets with enforced speed limits.





Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ feel their community offersexcellent to good special transportation options and well-maintained, safe, convenient, and affordable public transportation.

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29%

31%

32%

32%

35%

35%

32%

34%

34%

31%

30%

35%

29%

28%

20%

26%

25%

20%

2%

3%

7%

3%

3%

2%

8%

4%

9%

8%

7%

8%

Timely public transportation

Accessible and convenient public transportation

Special transportation services for people with limited physicalfunctioning

Affordable public transportation

Safe and accessible public transportation stops or areas

Well-maintained public transportation vehicles







About half of Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ rate theircommunity excellent to very good on having a variety of helpful andrespectful health care professionals who speak different languages.

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26%

34%

47%

52%

52%

27%

29%

34%

30%

30%

24%

15%

12%

12%

12%

9%

7%

3%

3%

4%

14%

15%

4%

3%

Affordable home health care providers

Well-trained certified home health care providers

Health care professionals who speak different languages

A variety of health care professionals including specialists

Respectful and helpful hospital and clinic staff




Community &Health Care Domain



22%

26%

27%

31%

37%

38%

48%

54%

26%

27%

27%

27%

30%

33%

31%

30%

27%

26%

24%

25%

22%

18%

15%

11%

10%

8%

10%

7%

4%

4%

4%

3%

16%

12%

13%

11%

7%

8%

2%

Affordable home care services (e.g., personal care and housekeeping)

A service that provides people to help seniors easily find and accesshealth and supportive services

Affordable health and wellness programs and classes

Affordable fitness activities specifically geared towards older adults

Conveniently located health and social services

Easily understandable and helpful local hospital/ clinic answeringservices

Conveniently located emergency care centers

Well-maintained hospitals and health care facilities



About half of Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ rate theircommunity excellent to very good on having well-maintained healthcare facilities in convenient locations.


Community &Health Care Domain



Social Participation,Respect & SocialInclusion Domains

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22%

24%

24%

24%

25%

27%

31%

32%

25%

22%

24%

24%

24%

25%

24%

26%

33%

31%

31%

35%

33%

29%

29%

30%

10%

10%

7%

8%

7%

10%

9%

7%

10%

13%

13%

10%

10%

10%

8%

6%

Activities geared specifically towards older adults

Local schools that involve older adults in events and activities

Activities that offer senior discounts

Activities that are affordable to all residents

Activities that involve both younger and older people

Continuing education classes or social clubs to pursue new interests,hobbies or passions

A variety of cultural activities for diverse populations

Conveniently located entertainment venues



Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ say their community has avariety of affordable social activities at convenient locations.




15%

18%

20%

20%

22%

21%

23%

24%

26%

24%

32%

30%

32%

30%

30%

16%

15%

12%

12%

14%

16%

15%

13%

12%

10%

Transportation to and from volunteer activities

Volunteer training opportunities to help people perform better in theirvolunteer roles

Easy to find information on available local volunteer opportunities

A range of volunteer activities to choose from

Opportunities for older adults to participate in decision making bodies(e.g., community councils or committees)



Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ give mixed ratings for theircommunity in terms of volunteer activities.


Civic Participation& Employment

Domain



9%

13%

17%

17%

22%

18%

20%

20%

39%

45%

38%

40%

15%

11%

11%

12%

15%

14%

14%

12%

Job training opportunities for older adults

A range of flexible job opportunities for older adults

Jobs that are adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities

Policies that ensure older adults can continue to have equalopportunity to work regardless of their age



A plurality of Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ rate theircommunity fair or poor in terms of employment opportunities.


Civic Participation& Employment

Domain



16%

19%

22%

33%

38%

21%

30%

29%

27%

31%

34%

34%

30%

24%

21%

13%

9%

8%

7%

6%

17%

10%

10%

8%

5%

Community information that is delivered in person to people who mayhave difficulty of may not be able to leave their home

Clearly displayed printed community information with large lettering

Access to community information in one central source

Community information that is available in different languages

Free access to computers and the Internet in public places



The majority of Miami-Dade County residents age 50+ rate their communitypositively on having free access to computers and the Internet in public places andcommunity information that is available in different languages; however, havinginformation for residents with limited mobility receives more negative ratings.


Communication &Information Domain



Respondent Profile: Demographics

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Age

50-54 22%

55-64 35%

65-74 23%

75-84 14%

85 or older 6%

Gender

Male 45%

Female 55%

Marital Status

Single, never married 15%

Married 45%

Not married, living with yourpartner or significant other

4%

Separated 3%

Divorced 18%

Widowed 14%

Race/Ethnicity*

White or Caucasian 17%

Black 15%

Asian 1%

Native Americanor Alaskan Native

<1%

Native Hawaiianor Pacific Islander

0%

Hispanic 66%

Other <1%

Health Status

Excellent/Very good 42%

Good 36%

Fair/Poor 22%

Disability Status

Yes, myself 19%

Yes, my spouse or partner 3%

Yes, both myself and my spouse or partner 2%

No 73%

AARP Membership

Yes 22%

No 76%


Caregiver Status

Current 23%

Future* 39%

*Based on total number of survey respondents.


Education

0 to 12th grade,but with no diploma

7%

High school graduateor equivalent

17%

Post high school education,but with no degree

14%

2 year degree(Associate's Degree)

16%

4 year degree(Bachelor's Degree)

24%

Post graduate study,but with no degree

5%

Graduateor professional degree

16%

Employment Status

Self-employed full-time 10%

Self-employed part-time 3%

Employed full-time 22%

Employed part-time 8%

Retired and not working at all 41%

Unemployed and looking for work 6%

Not in the labor force for otherreasons

10%

Income

< $10,000 12%

$10,000 - $19,999 14%

$20,000 - $29,999 11%

$30,000 - $49,999 15%

$50,000 - $74,999 17%

$75,000 - $99,999 10%

$100,000 - $149,999 7%

$150,000 + 4%

Voting Behavior

Always 56%

Most of the time 19%

About half of the time 6%

Seldom 7%

Never 10%

Political Party

Democrat 42%

Republican 29%

Independent 21%

Something else <1%

Respondent Profile: Socioeconomic & Voting



• A telephone survey was commissioned by AARP to assesspublic opinion among Miami-Dade County residents age 50+about age-friendly and livable community topics in Miami-Dade County.

• Telephone interviewing was conducted by Alan NewmanResearch from July 7th to July 21st 2017.

• A total of 525 interviews were conducted. The margin oferror for this sample is +4.3%.

• The sample utilized RDD landline and cell phone records.

Survey Methodology:



• This deck, the annotated survey, the methodology report,and an infographic can be accessed at:www.aarp.org/AgeFriendlyCommunities

• For more information about age-friendly work in Miami-Dade County, please contact Laura Cantwell, AARP Florida,at [email protected].

• For more information about the survey, please contactJoanne Binette, AARP Research, at [email protected].

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