2016 Age Friendly SSA Office of Research & Evaluation Survey - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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 Office of Research & Evaluation  Survey Methodology  Key Findings from the Survey  Next Steps 2

Survey Methodology  Survey in 4 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese and SSA Office of Research & Evaluation 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 3  Participation was from all 15 cities in Santa Clara County Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey

Demographics SSA Office of Research & Evaluation 4

Survey Respondents by Gender SSA Office of Research & Evaluation  1,516 valid survey responses Gender 100 80 71 Percent (%) 60 40 29 20 0 Male Female 5 Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Survey Respondents by Age  Seniors between the ages of 65 and 74 years SSA Office of Research & Evaluation old account for 41% of respondents SSA Office of Research and Evaluation 100 Age 80 Percent (%) 60 41 40 27 24 20 8 0 50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and older 6 Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Current Relationship Status  54% of older adults in Santa Clara County are SSA Office of Research & Evaluation currently married, followed by 17% who are divorced. Relationship Status 100 80 Percent (%) 54 60 40 17 14 20 6 4 4 1 0 Married Not Separated Divorced Widowed Never Single married, married living with 7 partner Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Race & Hispanic Origin  The majority of older adult respondents in Santa SSA Office of Research & Evaluation Clara County are White (64%). Race & Hispanic Origin 100 80 64 Percent (%) 60 40 19 20 10 5 2 0 African Asian/PI Latino White Other 8 American Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Any Disabilities or Health Issues Limiting Work and Activities  71% of older adults in Santa Clara County SSA Office of Research & Evaluation reported having no disabilities or health issues that limit their work or other activities. Disabilities or Health Issues Limiting Work 100 and Activities 71 80 Percent (%) 60 40 19 20 6 4 0 Yes, myself Yes, my spouse Yes, both me No or partner and my spouse 9 or partner Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Level of Education  Approximately two-thirds (65%) of older adults in SSA Office of Research & Evaluation Santa Clara County have 4-yr college degree or higher, with one-third (33%) having a graduate or professional degree. Education Level 100 80 Percent (%) 60 33 40 22 12 11 10 20 8 4 0 10 Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Internet Usage SSA Office of Research & Evaluation  Two-thirds (66%) of older adults in Santa Clara County reported accessing the internet several times a day to check e-mail, pay their bills, etc. Internet Usage 100 80 66 Percent (%) 60 40 15 20 10 3 3 1 1 0 Several About 3-6 days 1-2 days Once Once a Never go times a once a a week a week every few month or online day day weeks less 11 Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Annual Household Income  More than 4 in 10 (44%) older adults in Santa SSA Office of Research & Evaluation Clara County have an annual household income of $75,000 or more. Annual Household Income 100 80 Percent (%) 60 40 29 27 26 18 20 0 <$30,000 $30,000 to <$75,000 $75,000 to $150,000+ 12 <$150,000 Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Your Community 13 SSA Office of Research & Evaluation

City Rating by Age Group SSA Office of Research & Evaluation  Compared to younger seniors, older seniors ages 75 and older report their city as an excellent or very good place to live as they age. City Rating by Age Group 100 Excellent 15 20 20 23 30 80 Percent (%) 29 Very Good 30 32 60 38 39 40 30 Good 30 28 25 17 20 25 21 20 15 Fair/Poor 13 0 50 to 64 65 to 74 75 to 84 85 years SCC 14 years years years and older Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Length of Time Living in the City  Approximately two-thirds (65%) of older adults SSA Office of Research & Evaluation have lived in their cities for 25 years or more. 100 Length of Time Living in the City 80 Percent (%) 65 60 40 15 13 20 6 0 <5 years 5-14 years 15-24 years 25+ years 15 Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Moving out of City by Age Group  Younger seniors (ages 50 to 64) are more likely to SSA Office of Research & Evaluation consider moving out of their current city compared to older seniors (ages 75 and older). Possibility to Move by Age Group Extremely likely 3 6 6 7 13 100 4 3 9 11 4 9 80 14 Very likely 20 20 Percent (%) 60 33 87 40 82 Somewhat 65 64 likely 20 39 0 Not very 50 to 64 65 to 74 75 to 84 85 years SCC likely / Not 16 years years years and older at all likely Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Reason to Move: Too expensive to maintain current home SSA Office of Research & Evaluation  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. Too expensive to maintain current home by Race & Hispanic Origin 100 80 80 Percent (%) 64 63 55 53 51 60 40 20 0 17 African Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC American Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Reasons to Move: Looking for a home to live independently SSA Office of Research & Evaluation  Compared to other racial/ethnic groups, a higher percentage of African Americans seniors reported considering moving out of their city because they were looking for a home to live independently in as they aged. Looking for a home to live independently in as you age by Race & Hispanic Origin 100 83 80 78 74 72 Percent (%) 71 80 60 40 20 0 African Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC 18 American Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Reasons to Move: Need better health care facilities SSA Office of Research & Evaluation  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. Need better health care facilities by Race & Hispanic Origin 100 80 Percent (%) 56 55 60 45 33 40 28 16 20 0 African Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC 19 American Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Reasons to Move: Need a lower cost of living SSA Office of Research & Evaluation  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. Need a lower cost of living by Race & Hispanic Origin 100 83 81 75 Percent (%) 80 69 68 66 60 40 20 0 African Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC 20 American Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.

Remain in City while Aging  Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander seniors were slightly more SSA Office of Research & Evaluation 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. Importance to Remain in Your City as You Age by Race & Hispanic Origin Extremely 100 or very important Percent (%) 80 60 62 65 66 71 74 Somewhat 60 important 40 27 26 25 24 20 23 20 Not very or 13 12 10 10 6 6 not at all 0 important African Asian/PI Latino White Other SCC 21 American Source: 2016 Santa Clara County Age-Friendly Survey Note: Some percentages may not add up to 100 or be exact due to rounding.