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Forcasting Senior Populations, Richard Lycan
Forcasting Senior Populations, Richard Lycan
Institute on Aging Publications
This project seeks to: Improve population forecasts for senior populations; Increase awareness of issues related to forecasting senior populations; Provide support to corecasters
Consumer Satisfaction With Aging & Disability Resource Connection: Round 3, Diana White, Serena Worthington
Consumer Satisfaction With Aging & Disability Resource Connection: Round 3, Diana White, Serena Worthington
Institute on Aging Publications
This report describes the third round of consumer satisfaction surveys conducted with users of Aging and Disabilities Resource Connections (ADRC) of Oregon. The telephone survey was conducted between October 18 and November 2, 2013 and focused on three of the core ADRC functions: 1) information, referral, and awareness; 2) options counseling (OC); and 3) streamlined eligibility determination for public programs. The ADRC Advisory Committee had previously established benchmarks to be used in determining success for many aspects of the program described in this report.
The World Health Organization Age-Friendly Cities Project In Portland, Oregon, Usa, Margaret B. Neal, Alan Kenneth Delatorre
The World Health Organization Age-Friendly Cities Project In Portland, Oregon, Usa, Margaret B. Neal, Alan Kenneth Delatorre
Institute on Aging Publications
The older population is increasing in size in Portland, the state of Oregon, the United States, and the rest of the world. Our cities and regions are vital to the support of this demographic shift through the provision of quality built environments, services, and social, cultural, and civic engagement opportunities promote healthy and active aging.
Over the next 30 years, the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area will see dramatic growth in the proportion of the population that is aged 65 and older. Although the total population will increase by 47 percent, the 65+ population will more than double, growing by over 137 …