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2016 Age Friendly SSA Office of Research & Evaluation Survey Findings Conducted by Department of Public Health & Social Services Agency Presented by Roshni Shah SSA Office of Research & Evaluation September 27, 2017 Overview SSA
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Presented by Roshni Shah SSA Office of Research & Evaluation September 27, 2017
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Survey in 4 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese and
Vietnamese
Outreach done through: Advertisement in SJ Mercury News Cities age-friendly task forces Meals on Wheels Community centers and events Mobile home parks Low income senior housing LGBT Community Survey dates: May 2016 – October 2016 37 focus groups were also conducted Participation was from all 15 cities in Santa Clara County
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey
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1,516 valid survey responses
29 71 20 40 60 80 100 Male Female Percent (%)
Gender
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Seniors between the ages of 65 and 74 years
24 41 27 8 20 40 60 80 100 50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and
Percent (%)
Age
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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54% of older adults in Santa Clara County are
54 4 1 14 17 4 6 20 40 60 80 100
Married Not married, living with partner Separated Divorced Widowed Never married Single
Percent (%)
Relationship Status
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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The majority of older adult respondents in Santa
2 19 10 64 5 20 40 60 80 100 African American Asian/PI Latino White Other Percent (%)
Race & Hispanic Origin
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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71% of older adults in Santa Clara County
19 6 4 71 20 40 60 80 100
Yes, myself Yes, my spouse
Yes, both me and my spouse
No
Percent (%)
Disabilities or Health Issues Limiting Work and Activities
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Approximately two-thirds (65%) of older adults in
4 8 11 12 22 10 33 20 40 60 80 100 Percent (%)
Education Level
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Two-thirds (66%) of older adults in Santa Clara
66 15 3 3 1 1 10 20 40 60 80 100
Several times a day About
day 3-6 days a week 1-2 days a week Once every few weeks Once a month or less Never go
Percent (%)
Internet Usage
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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More than 4 in 10 (44%) older adults in Santa
27 29 26 18 20 40 60 80 100
<$30,000 $30,000 to <$75,000 $75,000 to <$150,000 $150,000+
Percent (%)
Annual Household Income
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Compared to younger seniors, older seniors ages
25 21 15 13 20 30 30 25 17 28 29 30 38 39 32 15 20 23 30 20 20 40 60 80 100 50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and older SCC Percent (%)
City Rating by Age Group
Excellent Very Good Good Fair/Poor 14
Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Approximately two-thirds (65%) of older adults
6 13 15 65 20 40 60 80 100 <5 years 5-14 years 15-24 years 25+ years Percent (%)
Length of Time Living in the City
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Younger seniors (ages 50 to 64) are more likely to
39 65 82 87 64
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14 9 4 3 9 13 6 3 6 7
20 40 60 80 100
50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and older SCC
Percent (%)
Possibility to Move by Age Group
Extremely likely Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely / Not at all likely 16
Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Compared to other racial/ethnic groups, a higher percentage of
African Americans seniors reported considering moving out of their city because of the expense of maintaining their current home.
80 64 63 51 53 55 20 40 60 80 100 African American Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC Percent (%)
Too expensive to maintain current home by Race & Hispanic Origin
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Compared to other racial/ethnic groups, a higher percentage
independently in as they aged.
83 80 78 72 71 74 20 40 60 80 100 African American Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC Percent (%)
Looking for a home to live independently in as you age by Race & Hispanic Origin
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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A greater percentage of Asian/PI and Latino seniors reported considering moving out of their city because they would need better health care facilities compared to seniors of all other racial/ethnic groups and the County overall. 45 56 55 16 33 28 20 40 60 80 100 African American Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC Percent (%)
Need better health care facilities by Race & Hispanic Origin
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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A greater percentage of African Americans and Latino
seniors reported moving out of their city due to the cost of living compared to Asian/Pacific Islander and White seniors.
83 68 81 66 75 69 20 40 60 80 100 African American Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC Percent (%)
Need a lower cost of living by Race & Hispanic Origin
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander seniors were slightly more
likely to report that it is extremely or very important for them to remain in their city as they age, compared to African American and White senior adults.
13 6 6 12 10 10 27 23 20 26 24 25 60 71 74 62 66 65 20 40 60 80 100
African American Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC
Percent (%) Importance to Remain in Your City as You Age by Race & Hispanic Origin
Extremely
important Somewhat important Not very or not at all important 21
Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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A greater percentage of seniors below the age of 75
78 73 63 55 70 20 40 60 80 100 50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and older SCC Percent (%) Bathroom Modifications by Age Group
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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A greater percentage of seniors below the age of
69 70 66 51 68 20 40 60 80 100 50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and
SCC Percent (%)
Medical Response System by Age Group
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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A greater percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and African
American seniors reported the need to install a medical emergency response system compared to Latino and White seniors.
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
78 80 71 62 74 68 20 40 60 80 100
African American Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC
Percent (%) Housing Needs for the Aged- Medical Response System by Race & Hispanic Origin
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Most respondents (92%) think it is extremely or very important
to have trustworthy, affordable home repairs contractors in their city.
2 6 92 20 40 60 80 100 Not very or not at all important Somewhat important Extremely or very important Percent (%)
Good Home Repair Contractors
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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In Santa Clara, more than 4 out of 5 (84%) of
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14 10 12 15 12 19 25 24 28 24 62 61 58 46 60 20 40 60 80 100
50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and older SCC
Percent (%)
City Essentials: Affordable housing options for adults by Age Group Extremely important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not at all important 27
Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding. Data for “not at all important” are not shown. 1% to 4% of adults in all age categories reported having affordable housing options was “not at all important” to them.
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In Santa Clara county, 3 out of 4 (75%) respondents
6 19 75 20 40 60 80 100 Not very or not at all important Somewhat important Extremely or very important Percent (%)
Home cleaning and cooking services
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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91% of respondents reported that sidewalks in good
condition, free from obstruction and safe for pedestrian use and accessible for wheelchairs (or other assistive mobility devices) are extremely or very important in their cities.
2 8 91 20 40 60 80 100 Not very or not at all important Somewhat important Extremely or very important Percent (%)
Good and Accessible Sidewalks
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Almost 9 out of 10 (89%) respondents think having well-
maintained public buildings and facilities that are accessible to people of different physical abilities is extremely or very important to have in their cities.
1 10 89 20 40 60 80 100 Not very or not at all important Somewhat important Extremely or very important Percent (%)
Public buildings and facilities accessibility
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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87% of the respondents think that accessibility to well-
2 11 87 20 40 60 80 100 Not very or not at all important Somewhat important Extremely or very important Percent (%)
Well-maintained public restrooms accessibility
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Though seniors of all racial groups reported driving around
themselves, a higher percentage of White seniors reported driving around themselves compared to other racial/ethnic groups.
84 85 81 95 92 91 20 40 60 80 100 African American Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC Percent (%)
Drive myself by Race & Hispanic Origin
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Though seniors of all age groups reported driving around
themselves, a higher percentage of seniors below the age of 75 reported driving around themselves compared to other age groups.
93 93 89 81 91 20 40 60 80 100 50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and older SCC Percent (%)
Drive myself by Age Group
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Approximately 3 out of 5 (61%) seniors in Santa Clara County
reported walking as a means of getting around.
59 62 63 60 74 61 20 40 60 80 100 African American Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC Percent (%)
Walk by Race & Hispanic Origin
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Almost 9 out of 10 (89%) respondents said that special
transportation services for people with disabilities and
1 9 89 20 40 60 80 100 Not very or not at all important Somewhat important Extremely or very important Percent (%)
Special Transportation Services
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Almost all respondents (93%) feel that it is extremely
< 1 6 93 20 40 60 80 100 Not very or not at all important Somewhat important Extremely or very important Percent (%)
City Transportation: Well-maintained streets
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Almost all (93%) of the respondents think that
1 6 93 20 40 60 80 100 Not very or not at all important Somewhat important Extremely or very important Percent (%)
Easy to read traffic signs
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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Almost all (95%) of the respondents think that having well-lit
and safe streets and intersections is extremely or very important to have in their cities.
1 4 95 20 40 60 80 100
Not very or not at all important Somewhat important Extremely or very important
Percent (%)
Well-lit and safe streets and intersections
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
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The top 5 resources older adults reported turning to for information are: local senior centers, the internet, a doctor/health care professional, clinic/hospitals, and local nonprofit organizations.
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
91 89 82 76 76 20 40 60 80 100 Local senior centers Internet Doctor or health care professional Clinic/ Hospitals Local nonprofit
Percent (%)
Top Five Resources for Community Information
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Older adults of all racial/ethnic groups in Santa Clara County
reported using their local senior centers as a resource for community information.
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
97 93 90 91 88 91 20 40 60 80 100
African American Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC
Percent (%)
Local Senior Centers as Resource for Community Information by Race & Hispanic Origin
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Older adults of all age groups in Santa Clara County reported
using their local senior centers as a resource for community information.
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
90 90 94 92 91 20 40 60 80 100
50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and older SCC
Percent (%)
Local Senior Centers as Resource for of Community Information by Age Group
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While a large percentage of older adults of all racial/ethnic backgrounds reported using the internet as a resource for community information, a lower percentage of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander and Latino older adults reported using the internet as a resource compared to White older adults. 45
Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
83 85 82 92 79 89 20 40 60 80 100
African American Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC
Percent (%)
Internet as Resource for Community Information by Race & Hispanic Origin
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A greater percentage of older adults below the age of 75
reported using the internet for community information compared to adults ages 75 and older.
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
94 92 84 69 89 20 40 60 80 100
50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and
SCC
Percent (%)
Internet as Resource for Community Information by Age Group
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A greater percentage of African American older adults reported using a doctor of health care professional as a resource for community information compared to adults of other racial/ethnic backgrounds.
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
90 83 81 82 77 82 20 40 60 80 100
African American Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC
Percent (%) Doctor or Health Care Professional as Resource for Community Information by Race & Hispanic Origin
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A greater percentage of older adults between the ages of 75
and 84 reported using a doctor or health care professional as a resource for community information compared to older adults in all of the other age groups and in Santa Clara County.
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Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.
79 81 85 78 82 20 40 60 80 100
50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and
SCC
Percent (%)
Doctor or Health Care Professional as Resource for Community Information by Age Group
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