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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2019-04-22 Item 4D - Discussion - Older Adult Recreation Needs AssessmentCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS itials Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's reel w Council review 04/22/19 SG ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 4.D. ST,1ri' SPONSOR: STEPHANIE GARDNER-BROWN ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 4f 22/19 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Older Adult Recreation Services Needs Assessment CATECOR ` FI Discussion 4/22/19 Motion Date E Resolution 21ftg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date E Bid /1 ward Mtg Date ❑ Public' Hearing Mtg Date E Other Mtg Date Mtg Date .11tg SPONSOR Council [J layor CHR EDCD ❑Finance CFire TS ❑P1V ►1P 'R ❑Police Court SPONSOR'S Parks and Recreation received funding through the King County Veterans, Seniors, and SU:MMI \R' Human Services Levy (VSHSL). Levy funds were utilized to perform an Older Adult Recreation Program and Services Needs Assessment, the City contracted with BERK Consulting to perform the assessment. Erika Rhett from BERK Consulting will present findings from the assessment. REVIEWED BY El C.O.W. Mtg. Q Trans &Infrastructure DATE: 2/26/19 C CDN Comm E Finance Comm. Ei Public Safety Comm. [ Parks Comm. Planning Comm. COMMITTEE CHAIR QUINN ❑ Arts Comm. RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMMIYI Parks and Recreation EE Forward to a future Council meeting COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPEND TIRE RE`UIRF,D AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $n/a $n/a $n/a Fund Source: N/A Comments: No matching funds are associated with this grant/levy funding, MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 10/15/18 Authorized Mayor Ekberg to enter into agreement. 11/ 20/ 18 Authorized Mayor Ekberg to extend agreement. 2/26/19 Progress Update to CDN Committee MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 4/22/19 Informational Memorandum dated 4/16/19 Needs Assessment Powerpoint Minutes from the CDN meeting of 2/26/19 135 136 TO: FROM: BY: City of Tukwila INFOR ATIONAL E ORANDU Tukwila City Council - Committee of the Whole Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director Stephanie Gardner — Brown, Parks and Recreation Analyst CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: April 16, 2019 SUBJECT: Older Adult Recreation Services Needs Assessment ISSUE Older Adult Recreation and Services Needs Assessment — presentation. Allan Ekberg, Mayor BACKGROUND In September 2018 Parks and Recreation received funding from the King County Department of Community and Human Services Division - Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) in the amount of $77,500. VSHSL is a voter approved six -year property tax levy that envisions senior centers in King County as inclusive central hubs where diverse groups of older adults can form community. Most of the funding was utilized to address needs and trends of Tukwila's older adult populations. Staff contracted BERK Consulting (BERK) to complete an Older Adult Recreation Services Needs Assessment (OARS). Throughout January, BERK completed a situation assessment to gather demographic, economic, social, and health data to better understand and forecast potential demand for recreation services. In February, BERK completed outreach and engagement efforts to connect with and hear from older adults with diverse racial, ethnic, language, and socio-economic backgrounds. Additionally, BERK worked with a stakeholder's group, several Tukwila based organizations, and city staff to garner data and input for the attached draft OARS (attachment A). DISCUSSION The foundation of the needs assessment is based upon three functions of recreation services for older adults: community building, health and wellbeing, and enrichment. The City of Tukwila provides a wide variety of recreational activities and services that meet these needs. The overall response from current participants was positive, as participants said their involvement was good to excellent. However, data from the assessment shines light on barriers some Tukwila residents experience. Barriers include lack of transportation, language and culture barriers, program and services awareness, physical and cognitive impairments, work and family obligations, and the inability to meet basic needs such as housing and nutrition. The assessment is broken into two sections. Part One summarizes the needs and barriers Tukwila's older adults experience and presents goals and strategies to address those barriers. Part Two includes a community profile that reports on quantitative and qualitative information gathered throughout the needs assessment process. It should be noted that this assessment address adults aged 55 and older. 137 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT Matching funds were not required to receive levy funding and City funds were not utilized to complete the Older Adult Recreation Services Needs Assessment. The results from this needs assessment may be utilized to apply for future grant funding that will support older adult recreation services for Tukwila residents. RECOMMENDATION At this time, no recommendation is requested, and content provided is for information only. ATTACHMENTS A. Draft Older Adult Recreation Services Needs Assessment B. Older Adult Recreation Service Need Assessment presentation C. Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee February 26, 2019 minutes 138 W:12019 Info Memos101derAdultNeeds,doc City of Tukwila Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment March 201 9 .111 BERK TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION GOOD HEA LET F" N 139 uuuuuuuuViA p�uxxiti�ti ,; , et,Il'.tci � t tegimy':::c id 01, fii r sc { rdNi rrai� tia.. rr.u;he., am ' Iac ""+I nd irunei'i' t rtc> .'nkr non- a rs,.ocuto �r�'�.�,. r�awss�.',,rc�r�e�P.�r►�i�u�a��lv:�.basrl,aa+d�.a�u Kica hull":.s�'ri 140 March 2019 Table of Contents Part I—*06e, clw|hsNeeds *aaessrmemtI Introduction l Summary ofNeeds 2 Goals and Strategies 3 Implementation 8 PartD—Community Profile l4 Introduction 14 Data Analysis 14 Community Survey Results 29 Community Engagements 29 ppendix —Survmy*uasHonsand *11, City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment Table of Exhibits Exhibit l' Recreational Functions for Older Adults 2 Exhibit 2. Goals and Objectives of the Tokvvi|o Strategic Plan 4 Exhibit 3. Resources Summary Table 9 Exhibit 4. Age Distribution, 2017 15 Exhibit 5. Trends in Age Group Populations, 2000— 2017 16 Exhibit b. Change in Tuk~i|o's Age Distribution, 2000 — 2017 ld Exhibit 7. Race of Tukwila Older Adults 65 and Over, 2017 17 Exhibit 8. Percent of Population that are People of Color by Age Cohort, 2010 and 2017 18 Exhibit 9. Foreign -Born Population of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Senior Population, 2017 19 Exhibit lO. Tukwila Place of Birth for the Foreign -born Population, 3017 19 Exhibit 11. Tukwila English Proficiency and Languages Spoken at Home by Older Adults 65 years and Older, 2017 20 Exhibit 12. Employment Status by Age, 2017 21 Exhibit 13. Educational Attainment for Older Adults Living in Tukwila and King County, 2012 and 2017 22 Exhibit 14. Population Aged 62 and Older by Area Median Family Income, 2015 22 Exhibit 15. Elderly Household Type by Income, 2015 23 Exhibit 16. Responsibility for Own Grandchildren Under 18 Years of Age, for the Population 30 years and Older, 2017 24 Exhibit 17. Top lO Leading Causes of Death in 5euToc/Tukvvi|o, 2010 — 2014 Average 25 Exhibit 18. Health Risk Poc»zo and Chronic Diseases 25 �� w� 142 City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment ii Summary « Older adults (age 55f)need recreational "=14'r �==,— I | programming that supports social and community connections, offers opportunities to maintain and improve health, and adds tntheir � � quality of life. Tukwila already provides o wide selection of recreational programs that meet these needs. However, data collected for this needs assessment shows that ovariety nf barriers prevent older udo|b from participating in such programs. These barriers include lack oftransportation, language and culture barriers, awareness ofprograms, physical and cognitive impairments, work and household obligations, and the inability to meet basic needs such as housing and nutrition. Port l summarizes the needs and barriers older adults face in Tukwila and presents strategies to address them. Port 2 includes o community profile that reports on quantitative and qualitative information gathered to assess the needs and barriers for older adults in Am Part I OU°J Adults Needs Assessment INTRODUCTION The City of Tukwila received funding from the King County Veterans and Senior Services Levy toconduct this Older Adults Recreation Services (OARS) Needs Assessment. The purpose of the assessment is to understand the recreational needs ofTokvvi|o's aging population to better align services, programs, and funding. This document identifies strategies to better meet community needs and compete for regional funding support. Tukvv|lo's Parks and Recreation Department offers o variety of programs and services to older residents and provides flexible space inthe community center designed with these residents in mind. For the purposes of this assessment, recreation is defined broadly and encompasses o variety of activities, programs, and events that build community, promote health and wellbeing, and provide enrichment opportunities for adults aged 55 and over. Exhibit l shows the functions of recreational services for older adults. Community building activities strengthen the social bonds ofo group, often around shared experiences or interests. Health and wellbeing activities help people maintain or improve physical health and meet basic needs. Enrichment activities enhance the quality of life for the individuals that participate them. Naturally there isoverlap between these functions, but they are classified here by their primary function to better understand the different functions and benefits of porhdpohnn in recreation activities for older adults. �w» � / City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment Exhibit 1. Recreational Functions for Older Adults ° Socialization opportunities ° Heritage and legacy events ° Volunteer opportunities ° Support groups ° |ntergeneroiiono| activities Source: 8ERK Consulting, 3019. ° Fitness classes ° Senior fitness programs ° Sports leagues ° Nutrition programs ° Human services ° Arts and crafts classes ° Skill building classes ° Nature focused activities ° Local trips and events ° Extended travel opportunities � To inform the strategies in this document, the City collected quantitative and qualitative data on community needs. Additional detail about this data |sinPart 2—Community Profile. Quantitative data from publicly ovoUob|e data sets and Tukwila Parks and Recreation program data provide key information about the older adult population in Tukwila in the Data Analysis section. Qualitative data came from interviews with non -profits and service providers who work with older adults (see the Provider and Non -Profit Interviews section), o survey token by the community (in Community Survey Results and Appendix A), and o series of public engagements (see Community Engagements). Once this information was gathered, the City engaged u group ofstakeholders for o one -day workshop to guide strategy development. What follows is o summary of what surfaced through data analysis and community engagements. SUMMARY OFNEEDS Tukwila has seen o rapidly growing older adult population over the last fifteen years, with older adults growing at a faster rate than the population overall. This population has an increasing need for recreational activities that improve health and prevent social isolation. In interviews and engagements, participants expressed o concern about older adults facing social isolation, which can significantly impact longevity and health. Tukwila also has higher rates of death than King County due to cancer, heart disease, accidents, respiratory disease, stroke, diabetes, chronic liver disease, and hypertension. Evidenced -based research' shows that increased activity levels, health education, and social support can make o difference in improving health outcomes. Recreation programs that focus on fitness, enrichment, social connection, and nutrition can reinforce lifestyle choices that maintain and improve health. People who participate in existing recreation activities with the City of Tukwila rate them highly with 85%of survey respondents replying that current program offerings are excellent or good. However, there also specific gaps in recreational programming to address. / Document searches ot the National Institutes of Health US National Library of Medicine, the Center for Disease Control, and the World Health Organization provide articles and summaries of the evidenced -based research on factors that influence health outcomes for older adults. City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 2 Like Tukwila as whole, older adults in Tukwila are nzdmUy, linguistically, and ethnically diverse. Almost half (48%) of the older adult population aged 65 and o|deru are People of Color. Over the last seven years each sub -population of older adults has become more diverse. For example, older adults age 85 and older were l00% White in 2010 and one now 50% White and 50% People of Color. A large segment of the diversity comes from recent immigrorts—in the example above, 18% of the population 85 and older is foreign -born. Language barriers prevent older adults from learning about resources, understanding how touse them, and feeling comfortable to access them. Older adults that are recent immigrants have a higher degree of comfort participating in activities within their cultural communities. This indicates that additional programming would better meet the needs of u culturally diverse community ofolder adults. Current programming does an excellent job meeting the needs ofolder adults who are active, physically ob|ed,ond retired. Older adults with physical, visual, orhearing disabilities, and those who have dementia orA|zheimer'sare underserved and there are few recreational resources for them. 5odo| isolation is u significant issue for differently ob|ed older adults, as well as their partners or spouses, particularly those who are also caregivers. There is also o population ofolder adults that care for grandchildren. About o quarter ofsurvey respondents indicated that childcare and family obligations or work prevent them from attending recreational programs. Financial and transportation barriers also prevent older adults from participating in recreation programs. Financial barriers, including ability to pay prevent participation for over othird of survey respondents. This issue arose inconversations during public engagements. Transportation isu pressing need for older adults and prevents access to services. Many older adults cannot drive and need u ride to services and programs because there are few reliable transit options. {}fthe options that exist, older adults could benefit from training on how to use them as well as language assistance to access transportation resources. Throughout the engagement process kwas clear that for older adults struggling to meet basic needs (such usfood, shelter, and health care) recreational activities are o low priority. Affordable housing that works for older adults to age in place is u community -wide need. Restrictions in existing senior housing that limit the age ofall occupants, orthat restrict overnight visitors, donot work for older adults with part-time or fuU'dmecoretokers, those who care for other family members, orfor some cultural communities. Access to mental health, �medical, social, and nutrition assistance services, particularly those that are culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate, are other human service gaps. Although these needs are beyond the scope of recreation programming, they significantly affect the health and quality of life of older adults in the community and need to be addressed through broader city, regional, and community actions. ALS /\ 0 The City ofTukwi|u'smission isto provide superior services that support osafe, inviting, and hea/thy environment for our residents, businesses, and guests.' This includes the five major goals and related strategies shown in Exhibit 2. ' For more information on the age ranges used in this report, please refer to Data Analysis on pose 15. ^ City of Tukwila Strategic P|on—Amcnded 2018, page 6. �� w� | City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 3 Exhibit 2. Goals and Objectives of the Tukwila Strategic Plan STRATEGIC GOALS & OBJECTIVES MONIMOVESMIONNEMSENSMEOMOMMORNIMISSOMBEIGMEONNIMMONESSMIONSMOMMONSSEIVOSIONESINESSMUORNSONSIENNSONVISSENIna GOAL ONE A Community of Inviting Neighborhoods & Vibrant Business Districts A. Cultivate comm unity ownership of shared spaces, B. Build a broad and collaborative approach to preventing crime and increasing the sense of safety. C. Focus City planning and investments on creating a connected, dynamic urban environment. D. Use City efforts and investments to realize established visions for specific sub -areas„ E. Build and maintain public infrastructure that supports a healthy and attractive built and natural environment GOAL TWO A Solid Foundation for All Tukwil a Residents A. Partner with organizations that help meet the basic needs of all residents, B. Strive for excellent education, vocational supports, arid personal growth opportunities through effective partnerships and City services, C. Encourage maintenance, improvements, and diversity in the City's housing stock, 9. Work to eliminate systemic barriers and provide equitable access to opportunities and services as outlined in the City% Equity Policy. GOAL THREE A Diverse & Regionally Competitive Economy A. Embrace the City's economic potential and strengthen the Gity's role as a regional business and employment center. B. Strengthen the City's engagement and partnership with the business community, C. Encourage development, maintenance, improvements and diversity in the City's stock of business space GOAL FOUR A High -Performing & Effective Organization A. Use Tukwila's Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan to focus and prioritize City efforts. B. Advance Tukwila's interests through participation in regional partnerships. C. Continue to innovate and develop as an organization and support individual growth. 9. Ensure City facilities are safe, efficient, and inviting to the pubiic. E. Ensure the long-term fiscal sustainability of the City. GOAL FIVE A Positive Community Identity & Image A. Improve the City's ability to build trust and work with all members of the Tukwila community. B. Facilitate connections among Tukwila's communities. C. Promote a positive identity and image of Tukwila. Source: City of Tukwila Strategic Plan — Amended 2018. City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 146 4 The OARS goals below are designed to both address the recreational needs for older adults in Tukwila and further the overall goals ofthe City ofTukwila Strategic Plan. OARS Goal l —Imnproved Community Connections This goal aims for social and physical connectivity for older adults through the reduction of social isolation and improved access and awareness ofservices. It specifically addresses the community building function of recreation programming. This goal lsconsistent with Goal Two of the [ity's Strategic Plan, which isosolid foundation for all Tukwila residents, and employs similar strategies of partnership and eliminating barriers. |talso reflects elements ofGoal Five,u positive community identity and image, by facilitating connections. -��1� �� Objective 7./' Reduce social isolation for older adults. • Strategy 1.1.1 ' Consider developing o peer support volunteer program that offers companionship to other older adults in the community. • Strategy 1.1.2 ' Inventory potential spaces that could provide older adult programming in Tukwila and partner with community institutions to provide programming in geographically dispersed locations. = Strategy 1.1.3 ' Create o mini -grant program for older adults to create their own programming and events. = Strategy 1.1.4 ' Provide opportunities for older adults to lead dosses and activities that enable them to shore their skills with each other. Objective 7.2 ' Improve access to transportationresources for older adults. • Strategy 1.2.1 - Investigate the feasibility of the City offering rideshure alternatives such as Lyft Concierge or GoGoGrandparent to improve transportation options to recreational programs. ° Strategy 1.2.2 Investigate offering services that help older adults utilize existing transportation such osRide Connection. ° Strategy 1.2.3 ' Investigate transportation options for older adults with limited mobility, including those who use wheelchairs to improve their access to recreation programming. Objective 7.3 ' Improve awareness ofolder adult recreation programming. • Strategy 1.3.1 ' Partner with community organizations that serve older adults to spread the word about the City ofTukvvi|u`s recreation programs. • Strategy 1.3.2 - Include partner or community activities and programs for older adults in recreational brochures toincrease exposure tocommunity programming. • Strategy 1.3.3 - Translate materials when appropriate to improve awareness of recreational programs for older adults who speak languages other than English. Wn � / City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 5 OARS Goal 2—Inclusive and Equitable Access to Recreational Programs This goal aims tofurther Goal Two ofthe Tukwila Strategic Plan by focusing on equity, access toservice, and partnerships. It also supports Goal Five byfacilitating connections and building trust with all members ofthe community. This focus touches each ofthe recreation functions in Exhibit l, because it is important to improve access to programs that build community, support health and wellness, and provide enrichment activities for older adults. / Objective 2.7 - Support culturally appropriate programming for older adults from onm/ �k�s immigrant communities. • Strategy 2.1.1 ' Partner with religious institutions and non -profits to provide programming that appeals to and is in locations familiar to immigrant communities. • Gtnohagy 2,1,2 - Consider cultural needs around food, religious observances, and attire when planning recreational programs. • Strategy 2,1,3 - Provide opportunities for older adults to shore their heritage and cultural traditions with the broader community. = Strategy 2.1.4 - Expand opportunities for older adults to participate in single gender fitness programs such oswomen only fitness times. = Strategy 2.1.5 ' Develop o recreational specialist position orcultural navigator to liaise with TokwOo'sdiverse cultural communities. Objective 2'2—Provide access toprograms for older adults with mernmryimpairment and their caregivers. • Strategy2.2.l - Provide programs for older adults and their caregivers to participate in together. = Strategy 2.2.2 ' Provide programs that explore music, art, nature, or offer gentle fitness activities for those with memory impairments at the some time as activities, support groups, and programs that provide caregiver respite. ° Strategy 2.2.3 ' Include partner orcommunity activities for older adults with memory impairment in recreational brochures. Objective 2.3 ' Support participation/nrecroofkonprngromx for older adults with work and family obligations, ° Strategy 2.3.1 ' Promote adult programming during evening and weekend hours that may appeal to older adults to diversify the age of participants. ° Strategy 2.3.2 Program intergonerohono| activities that older adults can participate in with children. • Strategy 2.3.3 -[oord|note programming for older adults with drop in programming for children and youth (or vice veoo\. �n 148 � / City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment Objective 2.4'Develop a system that allows all older adults /nTukwila access to recreational programming. • Strategy 2.4.1 ' Investigate options for revising the fee structure for older adult recreational programming toimprove equitable access. • Strategy 2.4.2 ' Ensure there one ovorie+y of programs at variety of fees to provide opportunities for participation. • Strategy 2.4.3 ' Promote the availability of scholarships and low ornocost programming for older adults toimprove awareness. OARS Goal 3—Recreational Programming that Supports Health and Wellbeing This goal ixmeant tosustain and improve upon the existing services and programs the City of Tukwila offers to older adults. It's closely aligned with the health and wellness function of recreation shown in Exhibit l, but also includes elements ofcommunity building and enrichment activities. It is consistent with Goals Two and Five ofthe Tukwila Strategic Plan. Objective 3,7-Provide ovariety offitness activities that appeal to older adults. � Strategy 3.1.1 ' Continue providing o variety of fitness opportunities including classes, sports leagues, senior fitness classes, walking programs, and hiking programs toencourage physical activity. � Strategy 3.1.2 ' Provide gender specific fitness activities for older adults to encourage participation in physical activity. Objective 3.2 - Offer educational and skill building programming for older adults. � Strategy 3.2.1 ' Develop programming in subjects such as nutrition, physical activity, mental health, crime prevention, and more to improve wellbeing for older adults. Objective 3.3 - Provide o connection point for older adults who may need o resource referral. • Strategy 3.3.1 Train part-time recreation staff to provide referrals to agencies and organizations that can assist older adults with housing and human services needs. • Strategy 3.3.2 ' Consider hiring o human services resources navigator to support older adults with access to basic needs. Objective 3.4'Provide programs that are therapeuticfor the minds, bodies, and spirits of older � Strategy 3.4'1 ' Partner with community organizations and non -profits ozoffer support groups for older adults tohelp them deal with physical, mental, oremotional life challenges. Wn � / City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 7 • Strategy 3.4.2 ' Continue tooffer o variety of programs and activities for older adults in arts, music, or the natural world to support their health. • Strategy 3.4.3 ' Hire o therapeutic recreational specialist to develop and implement programming that meets the diverse needs ofolder adults. � Strategy 3.4.4 ' Invest in adaptive or osa|shve technology equipment tosupport older adults with visual and hearing impairments. IMPLEMENTATION Next Steps Now that the needs ofolder adults inTukwila have been identified, along with strategies for meeting those needs, the next steps for the City � Prioritize. Identify the strategies the City wants tostart with. Consider their importance |nachieving community goals and OARS goals, along with timing, available staffing, funding, and budget. The resources summary table on page may provide guidance. �� = Plan. Develop on implementation plan that indicates who is responsible for each strategy, the timeline in which the work will be accomplished, and metrics to show progress. • Fund. Identify funding sources such as general fonds, program funds, program fees, or grants. Some options for assessing fees are shown in M Options for Assessing Fees on page 11. Resources Summary The table in Exhibit 3 provides on estimate of the new resources the [kv would need to commit to implement the OARS strategies. � Timeline. Timeline assesses how long it will take toimplement the strategy once the City begins work on it. " Short timelines are strategies that could be implemented within o year. " Medium timelines are strategies that could be implemented in one totwo years. � Long timelines are strategies that will likely take two years or more to implement. Often the long timelines are associated with larger budget requests and assume otleast oone year wait for budget approval. �n 150 City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 8 • Staff Resources. Staff resources assess whether new staffing would be needed to support implementation. " At the |om/ level, the strategy could be accomplished without additional stuff but may require new work assignments for existing staff. Taking on multiple |ovv level strategies could create the need for additional staffing. � At the nmedlwnn level, new part time staffing, or o contractor would be needed to implement the strategy. " At the high level, o new, permanent full-time stuff position would likely be needed. Note that resources indicated with one asterisk (*) would be low only with the addition of o cultural liaison or navigator as indicated in strategy 2.1.5. Similarly, resources indicated with two asterisks [**)vvou|d below only with the addition ofotherapeutic recreation specialist osindicated in strategy 3.4.3. In the absence of adding the related position, those strategies would collectively be o medium level. • Funding Request. This category identifies whether the department will need to request additional budget. � Low level requests assume that existing budget and the application of staff resources are sufficient. " Medium level requests assume that the department will need to request additional budget to provide materials or program supports, which includes any part time staffing, up to a maximum of$5O,O00. " High level assumes budget request above $5Ol}O0tosupport new staffing, facilities, or significant program supports. Exhibit 3. Resources Summary Table Strategy Staff Funding Timeline Resources, Request' Strategy 1'1.1 ' Consider developing o peer support volunteer program that offers companionship hzother older adults |nthe � community. Strategy 1.1.2 ' Inventory potential spaces that could provide Older adult programming in Tukwila and partner with community institutions to provide programming in geographically dispersed locations. Strategy 1.1.3 ' Create o mini -grant program for older adults to � create their own programming and events. Strategy 1.1.4 ' Provide opportunities for older adults to lead | dosses and activities that enable them to shore their skills with | Medium | each other. | | Strategy 1.2] ' Investigate the feasibility of the City offering / Medium rideshare alternatives such as Lyft Concierge or GoGoGrandparent to improve transportation options to recreational programs. High Low Medium I Medium � / City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 9 Timeline Staf# Resources Funding Request Strategy 1.2.2 - Investigate offering services that help older adults utilize existing transportation such as Ride Connection. Strategy 1.2.3 - Investigate transportation options for older adults with limited mobility, including those who use wheelchairs to improve their access to recreation programming. Strategy 1.3.1 - Partner with community organizations that serve older adults to spread the word about the City of Tukwila's recreation programs. Strategy 1.3.2 - Include partner or community activities and programs for older adults in recreational brochures to increase exposure to community programming. Strategy 1 .3.3 - Translate materials when appropriate to improve awareness of recreational programs for older adults who speak languages other than English. Strategy 2.1.1 - Partner with religious institutions and non -profits to provide programming that appeals to and is in locations familiar to immigrant communities. Strategy 2.1.2 - Consider cultural needs around food, religious observances, and attire when planning recreational programs. Strategy 2.1.3 - Provide opportunities for older adults to share Medium their heritage and cultural traditions with the broader community. Strategy 2.1 .4 - Expand opportunities for older adults to participate in single gender fitness programs such as women only Medium fitness times. Strategy 2.1.5 - Develop a recreational specialist position or cultural navigator to liaise with Tukwila's diverse cultural Long communities. Strategy 2.2.1 - Provide programs for older adults and their Medium caregivers to participate in together. Strategy 2.2.2 - Provide programs that explore music, art, nature, or gentle fitness activities for those with memory Medium impairments at the same time as activities, support groups, and programs that provide caregiver respite. Strategy 2.2.3 - Include partner or community activities for older Short adults with memory impairment in recreational brochures. Strategy 2.3.1 - Promote adult programming during evening and weekend hours that may appeal to older adults to diversify the Short age of participants. Strategy 2.3.2 Program intergenerational activities that older Medium adults can participate in with children. Strategy 2.3.3 - Coordinate programming for older adults with Medium drop in programming for children and youth (or vice versa) Strategy 2.4.1 - Investigate options for revising the fee structure for older adult recreational programming to improve equitable Long access. Strategy 2.4.2 - Ensure there are a variety of programs at a Medium variety of fee ranges to provide opportunities for participation. Strategy 2.4.3 - Promote the availability of scholarships and low Short or no cost programming for older adults to improve awareness. Short ow ow ow Low* Low Low High Medium** Medium** Low** Medium ow Medium Low Medium Medium High Medium Medium Low Low Low Medium Medium Low Medium Low Medium Low Low Low Medium 152 pi City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 10 Staff Fundino, Strategy Timelline illltesources Request Strategy 3.1.1 ' Continue providing o variety of fitness opportunities including classes, sports leagues, senior fitness classes, walking programs, hiking programs, and more to encourage physical activity. Strategy 3.1.2 Provide gender specific fitness activities for Older adults toencooro-participation in phy-S-i-calacti-vity. Strategy 3'2.1 ' Develop programming in subjects such as nutrition, physical activity, mental health, crime prevention, and more to improve wellbeingfor |d d |1s Strategy 3.3.1 ' Train part-time recreation staff to provide referrals to agencies and organizations that can assist older adults withhousing and human nineeds. Strategy 3.3.2 ' Consider hiring o human services resource navigator to rt olderoduhsvv|thoczessto6osicneeds. Strategy 3.4.1 ' Partner with community organizations and non- profits to offer support groups for older adults tohelp them deal with physica | - merita | or emotio-nal|if hU Strategy 3.4.2 ' Continue tooffer o variety of programs and activities for older adults in arts, music, orthe natural world to support �h i health. ��_��.��`�� Strategy 3.4.3 ' Hire u therapeutic recreational specialist to develop and implement programming that meets the diverse needsofo|derudo|�s. Strategy 3.4.4 ' Invest in adaptive or mssishvetechno|ogy equipment tosupport older adults with visual and hearing impairments. Based on the resources summary table, the following drohsg|eu are considered "ou|ck-winu''that could be implemented on o short timeline with o low allocation of staff resources and funding' = Strategy 1.3.2 ' Include partner or community activities and programs for older adults in recreational brochures to increase exposure to community programming. • Strategy 2.1.2 - Consider cultural needs around food, religious observances, and attire when planning recreational programs. • Strategy 2.3.3 - Include partner orcommunity activities for older adults with memory impairment in recreational brochures. • Strategy 2.3.1 ' Promote adult programming during evening and weekend hours that may appeal to older adults to diversify the age of participants. ° Strategy 3.4.2 Continue tooffer o variety of programs and activities for older adults in arts, music, or the natural *od6 to support their health. Options for Assessing Fees Cost recovery for older adult programming ufh*nad by Tukwila Parks and Recreation currently averages about 50%.The program offers several free and discounted options for older adults (aged 50 and older) to access the fitness room and programming regardless of place of residence. Tukwila residents � / City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment get an additional discount on programs. Participation in some types of Health and Wellbeing programs are covered bysome health insurance programs oseither direct benefits orreimbursements. There are several alternative fee options worth considering used by similar parks and recreation departments oswell osnon-profit and community programs outlined below. Amore thorough study of fee options is needed to establish fees that work for Tukwila. In evaluating options for o revised fee system, the City ofTukwila should consider the following: • Parks and Recreation D4inuipm, The mission ofthe Tukwila Parks and Recreation istoenhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors through o quality system of public spaces, programs, and events that enhance and promote opportunities for health and fitness, personal growth, relaxation, community connection, civic engagement, and environmental stewardship. Any fee changes should align with this mission. = Fairness and equity. The City should consider how fees align with users' ability to pay. � Cost Recovery Goals. The City may want horedefine their user types and determine cost recovery goals for each. For example, the City of Portland has o cost recovery policy for their parks and recreation program that sets cost recovery goals for each of their defined user types: youth (4296), adults (63%), low-income youth (23%), and low-income adults (26%). F/exib/ePricing Option The flexible pricing model provides several fee options along o sliding scale that allow individuals to choose the amount they are most able to pay. Oftentimes, flexible pricing fee schedules offer one or two discounted or subsidized rotes, o standard rote that covers the cost ofthe program, and o sponsorship rate that "pays itforword". • Pros. Allows programs to namo|n accessible to people with different abilities to pay, without administrative costs associated with verifying income. ° Cons. There is o greater risk of generating on imbalance between revenues and users than o single fee system. Graduated Age -based Discount Option A graduated age -based discount offers discounts that increase with age. For example, o standard rote could be offered to adults under JCi o small discount offered to adults 50'64, and o larger discount to adults over 65. ° Pros. This structure could allow Tukwila tooffer o higher discount to adults over the age ofb5 who are less likely to be working and may have less ability to pay than the older adults aged 50-65. ° Cons. There is some administrative cost and complexity associated with creating different discount levels. Age -based discounts may not provide equitable access based on need. �n 154 City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 12 Income -based Discount Options The National Recreation and Parks Association advocates for ending age -based discounts and implementing income -based discounts. There are several ways toimplement income -based discounts all of which require on individual to apply and for their income kz be verified. Oftentimes, individuals must nequo|ifv on on ongoing basis, which means reapplying every one or two years. Ways to offer income - based discounts include: offering discounts ranging from 10'90% based on household income, offering one low-income fee for those meeting o certain area median income or percent ofthe federal poverty level (for example, 200Y6of FPLioroffering needs -based scholarships. Afee study could help Tukwila determine the appropriate way to apply income -based discounts. � Pros. Allow programming and access to remain equitable, usincome-based discounts are more aligned with ability kzpay than age -based discounts. = Cons. There are not insignificant administrative and staff time costs associated with reviewing applications and verifying income. Some costs may be mitigated based onwhich documents are accepted to verify income. For example, the city could choose toonly accept other social service program eUgibiUh*sU.e'TA[4F,SS, or o letter from o Homeless Shelter). These costs are usually not one'hme, but ongoing due to requo|ificoUon.The City could o|sooubource income verification to agencies that already verify income, but some agencies charge for this service. City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment � / TROWUCTI 0 The Community Profile includes detailed data and reports from interviews and engagements. Its purpose is to provide the quantitative and qualitative data that informed the needs, gaps, barriers, and strategies identified in Port l — Older Adults Needs Assessment. The Community Profile includes the following sections: � Data Analysis. A review of statistical information from u variety of sources to help us better understand the characteristics ofolder adults inTukwila. � Provider and Non -Profit Interviews. Information about older adults inTukwila and the availability of recreational services inthe community collected from phone interviews with agencies that serve the community. = Community Survey Results. Asummary ofthe results ofthe Tokwi|o'ssurvey of older adults about their recreational needs and barriers to participation. = Community Engagements. Information collected from older adults that participated inseveral types of community events, some held specifically tocollect information for the Needs Assessment. 0 ATA /\1111",JA[YS1 The community profile was developed to understand the characteristics ofolder adults in Tukwila and better anticipate and serve their future needs' Please note that the information and strategies in this report define older adults as age 55 and o|der.4 This is done in part to coordinate with the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, which provided grant funding to conduct this assessment. However, some of the data includes different benchmarks tndefine older adults or breaks out its age cohorts differently. Census data, for example, defines older adults osb5 and older. Where data could be/rucked only for adults oge55 and older, that information was used. |nsome cases, different age ranges were needed to capture data for older adults. This is o limitation inherent in using the available data sets and age ranges are documented in the figures below. To compensate for these variations, the qualitative data collection process was used to question and confirm the insights gained through the quantitative data analysis. Data sources and methodology This profile uses data from several sources, including: = American Community Survey (ACS).|ngeneral, the analysis uses the 20l3-2Dl7five-year estimates tosupport analysis ot the city level. • Public Health Seattle & King County(PHSKC) City Health Profiles. • Washington State Office ofFinancial Management (OFM) April I population estimates. C}F&\ develops inter -census estimates of the populations of all cities and towns in the state for April l. 4 In some areas the profile addresses a population as young as 40 years old. This is done to get a snap shotofthe future older adult population. �� w� 156 City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 14 These estimates are considered the official jurisdictional population and are used in state program administration and +oallocate revenues. • U.S.Department mf Housing and Urban Development (HU0).HUD releases housing data under the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy program /CHA3\. Data |sbased onA[55'yeor estimates, and provides information on housing affordability, household income, and household comparison. • Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department Program data. Age and Population Tukwila gnavv at an average onnoo| rate of 2.2%over the last seventeen years from u population of 17,204 to just over 20,000 in 2017 according to the U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The most recent OFM population estimates put the Tukwila population slightly lower at 19�800. The population aged 50 and older, has been growing at a faster rate, with an average annual growth of 6.1 % over the same period. Exhibit 4.Age Distribution, 20l7 85 years and over OV/vO4years 7om7vyears 7Um74years 65m6Yyears 6Vw64years 5om59years oOm54years 45m4Yyears 4Um44years JJm3Yyears oOm34years u5mu9years eOme4years 15m19years lnm14years smYyears Under uyears Males 10,290 *m ^m Tukwila, 2017 a%`�� ` 4%� c% om xm Population 4% um King County, 2017 Males 1.1 million ift Females �.xmQO*n � � � om 4% om nm ru 4m xu Population Source: American Community Survey Table SO 10 1, 5-year estimates 2013 — 2017; BERK 2019. • Compared to King County, Tukwila has o similar distribution of population byage with o lower share ofadults aged 4Oto44years old. • Over quorter/28Y6> ofthe Tukwila population meets the Tukwila Parks and Recreation definition ofonolder adult, bybeing over the age of50. Wn City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment Exhibit 5. Trends in Age Group Populations, 2000 — 2017 17,204 Average Annual Growth (2000-2017) 20'025 Tukvvi|o2.296 ^ Source: American Community Survey Table SO 10 1, 5-year estimates 2013 — 2017; US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Summary File l; U5 Census Bureau, 2000 Census Summary File l; 8ERK 2019. • The population over age 50 grew at an average annual rate of 6.1 % between 2000 and 2017, a faster rate than the total Tukwila population overall which grew at an average annual rate of 2.2%. • The population 4O'49 years decreased utonaverage annual rate of 1.5%betvveen 2000ond 3017, likely the result nfthe "Baby Boomer" cohort moving into the over 5Ocategory without as many residents tofollow behind. 4.9%� � 2010 207 85 years and over E7Jm84years MbJm74years EbOmb4years 55m59years �5Om54years �40 49yeon Source. American Community Survey Table SO 10 1, 5-year estimates 2013 — 2017; US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Summary File l; U5 Census Bureau, 2000 Census Summary File l/ KERK 2019. �n 158 City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 16 • The population over age 40 grew from 37.8% of the total population in 2000 to 40\3% in 2017. Most of that growth has been in the 50 years and over age group, growing from 21 % of the population 2000to 28% in 2017. • Adults oges4O'49 decreased as proportion oftotal population over the lost 17 years, from 17% in 2000 to 13Y6 in 2017. This decrease was expected as the "Baby Boomer" cohort moved out of this age range. The cohort of adults currently in the 40'49 age group are the anticipated future older adult population. Future growth ofthis cohort will also be influenced bytrends in immigration (see Diversity section below) and by regional mobility (whether people in this age group move in or out ufTukwila as they age). Diversity Tukwila is one of the mostro6oUy and ethnically diverse cities inWashington. Exhibit presents the distribution ofthe city population among the federal race categories. In addition hzthe racial makeup of the population overall, the rodo| makeup ofthose 45 years and older as well osb5 years and older is also shown. In King County overall, about third of the population are People ofColor, while in Tukwila over 8OY6ofthe population are People ofColor. Exhibit 7. Race of Tukwila Older Adults 65 and Over, 2017 gN EAmerican Indian and Alaska Native •wpn"e *n°rxqn and other Pacific Islander mSome other race �Two o,more races •e|pck or African American • Asian •vvhine Total Population Total 45and over Total 65and over Source; American Community Survey Tables BOl0OlA'BOlOOl|5-yeurestimates, 2Ol3-2Ol7/BERK 2019. *n 0rofTukwi|o|Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 17 � Racial diversity isdifferent across age groups. " There are more White residents inthe population over the age of 65 (52%)+hon inthe Tukwila population overall /37%i o There is a larger share of Asians in the population aged 65 and older (35%) than in the population overall in Tukwila (24%). El There is o larger shore of Black orAfrican American residents among those 45 years and older than |nthe h5years and older sub'po9u|ohon. Exhibit 8.Percent ofPopulation that are People ofColor 6yAge Cohort, 2Dl0and 30l7 45 to 54 years o mo4 repn 6omr*years rom8*years 85 reono%"oa over ff M 4 Source: American Community Survey Table 8OlOUlH 5-year estimates 2010 — 2017/ 8ERK 2019. � Over the last seven years, Tukwila older adults have become more rodoUy diverse in each age group. The biggest change is in the population age 85 years and older. In 2010, it was estimated there were no People of Color in the 85 years and older age group, while in 2017 People of Color were estimated to make up 50% of this age group. There iso diverse immigrant population inTukwila and in King County osqwhole. The diverse ethnic population makes the region attractive for immigrants. Lon0'stonding,mo|ti'generotiono| immigrant communities sponsor the immigration of family members from their home country or from the countries their family members fled to at the time of their displacement. City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 18 Exhibit 9. Foreign -Born Population of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Senior Population, 2017 Tot(d Population *5*54ye(in sswo4yeoo o5w74yevo rSwo4years osyears and over Source: American Community Survey Table S0501 5-year estimates 2013 — 2017; BERK 2019. � Overall, 40Y6of residents in Tukwila are foreign -born. That share changes by age with more ofthe population being foreign -born in age groups 45 — 84 years of age /42% - 46%\, while only 18% ofthe population 85years and older are fona|Qn-bonn, Exhibit 10. Tukwila Place of Birth for the Foreign -born Population, 2017 Place of Birth for Foreign -born Population Asia 50Y6��g 4Jhco 2196�� Latin America 20%�� Europe 7%1 | Oceania 196Northern America 0% Note: Oceania includes Australia and the nations ofthe Pacific. Source: American Community Survey Table B05002 5-year estimates 2013 — 2017; BERK 2019. � Half ofthose born incountries outside the United States for all age categories inTukwila are from Asia, while 21Y6orefromAfr|co and 2096from Latin America. Languages Spoken ot Home Analysis oflanguages spoken at home illustrates both the needs of the older adult community in terms of barriers toinformation due to English fluency, as well as detail onthe ethnic and identity diversity of the community. � / City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 19 Exhibit 11. Tukwila English Proficiency and Languages Spoken at Home by Older Adults 65 years and Older, 2017 ------------------------------------ Speak olanguage other 1 than English 9,111 'IN L Speak only English 9,340 Asian and Pacific Islander Languages m� _~ ** 9 Other Indo-European Languages 39% Source: American Community Survey Table 5lbOl 5'yeurestimates 2Ol3-20l7;BERK2Ol9. M 49% of the Tukwila population speaks a language other than English at home. = Of that 49%�496 are aged 65 and older. Amongst older adults that speak o language other than English o/home: o The majority (53Y6) speak Asian or Pacific Islander languages which include Burmese, Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, Lao, Samoan, Tagalog, Thai, and other languages of Asia. o 3P%speak Indo-European languages other thonEng||sh.|ndo-Europeon|onguoges,osdeMned by the U.S. Census Bureau include languages typically spoken in India and surrounding areas, such usHindi, Nepali, and Punjabi; European languages such osFrench, �German, Dutch, and others; Eastern European languages such us Polish, Russian, and Armenian; and Persian languages including DorYond Forsi. o 596speak Spanish. o 4% speak other languages, including Arabic, Somali, Amharic, and other languages. Economic Indicators Employment By defining older adults as those age 55 and older, many are still of working age. Exhibit 12 shows by age category the percentage of older adults and soon to be older adults by the share of employed, unemployed and looking for work, and those not inthe work force or retired. Those that are still employed may need different programming to meet their interests or different schedules in the evening or morning times that are easier for them oz attend with o full-time work schedule. City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 20 Exhibit 12. Employment Status by Age, 2017 3,000 2,000 500 45m54 55m59 60m64 65m69 years years years years onNot inLabor Force �Unemployed n Employed rVtoro roreonand years over Source: American Community Survey Table 823001, 5-year estimates 2013 — 2017; BERK 2019. w Most Tukwila residents are employed until age 84(69%-74%). = Although employment drops off at age 65 and those no longer inthe labor force increases, over o third ofresidents aged 65 to69and ufifth aged 7Oto74are still working. Educational Attainment Educational attainment of older adults in Tukwila may influence what type of programming is of interest. Wn City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 21 Exhibit 13. Educational Attainment for Older Adults Living in Tukwila and King County, 2012 and 2017 r% Tukwila King County 45 to 64 years 10% mlkwilo King County 65 years and over Bachelor's Degree o,Higher Some Cm|cec or Associates oco,ee High School Degree n,Equivalent wnHigh School Degree or Equivalent Source: American Community Survey Table 8l5OOl,5'yeorestimates 2Ol3-20l7;8ERK2Ulg. � In Tukwila, approximately 22% of adults aged 45 to 64 years and 21 % of those aged 65 and older have o bachelor's degree or higher. Exhibit 14. Population Aged 62 and Older by Area Median Family Income, 2015 Above Median Income Moderate Income Low -Income (50'80%Aw|) Extremely Low-income Very Low -Income Note' AM] = HUD Area Median Family Income Source: HUD [HA3(based onA[520ll —2Ol55-yeorestimoted/8ERK2Olg. N Three quarters (76%) of adults aged 62 and older are below the area median income (AMI). �n 164 City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 22 Household Composition and Support Household characteristics such as income, social support, and family responsibilities relate to known barriers for adults participating in recreational activities. The following exhibits examine household characteristics. Exhibit 15. Elderly Household Type by Income, 2015 ° -0 ^ � 300 250 200 ISO z 100 � so u Extremely very Low-income Low-income Elderly Living Alone 0oae,ly Family 0 M Low-income Moderate Income Above Median p08096mwV N0100% AmV Income Elderly Family ___��__6O5054]6D-_—'_—_359- ElaeriyLiYin;i Alone �l�_'__—_—_l8�_____---7?J______—'l��_—___—_-�5______'�ou- Tpta| 245 240 120 199 255 1,059 /*.......................` ��r~�~,�u�... Elderly Family---- persons, _either !o,both �R�62p��_______ Elderly Living Alone Age 62+, living alone Note: AM] = HUD Area Median Family Income Source: HUD CHA3 /booyd on AC5 201 l — 2015 5-year estimates); 8ERK 2019. ° Approximately two-thirds ofthose aged 62 and older inTukwila are living alone, while the other one third lives inwith at least one other person. Wn City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 23 Exhibit l6. Responsibility for Own Grandchildren Under l8 Years ofAge, for the Population 30years and Older, 2017 eY& Living with and responsible for own omnucu|uen m% Living with but not responsible for own o,mwcmm,en 0 ponmo*onno reon and over living with own grandchildren Population 30 years and over not living with own grandchildren Source: American Community Survey Table Rl0O5C\5'yeorestimates 2Ol3-2Ol7/BERK20l9. � 6%ofthe Tukwila population over age 30 lives with their grandchildren (approximately 651 residents). The data does not distinguish between age cohorts, soitlsnot possible to get count of just older adults. Of those odo|1s living with grandchildren, 1596 are solely responsible for the core of their grandchildren. Caretaking can be o significant barrier to participation in recreational activities. � |tisestimated that 28%ofgrandparents living with and responsible for their grandchildren are foreign'born.5This population faces cultural and linguistic barriers oswell as caretaking barriers. Health The top ten leading causes of death in the 3eoToc/Tukwi|o region can help inform what evidence -based programming should beoffered toolder adults bythe Tukwila Recreation department. Exhibit 17shuvvs that the prevalence rote per 100000 of the top lD leading causes of death in the 3moToc/Tuk°/i|o region are slightly higher than in King County overall. The mostly widely offered evidence -based programs for older adults nationwide, according to the Wohono| Recreation and Park Association are; • Diabetes prevention • Fo|| prevention, such as Toi[6i and /\ Matter of Balance • Arthritis relief Due to the high rate of diabetes and accidents that cause death in SeaTac and Tukwila, this programming could be appropriate to expand in Tukwila. , American Community 5v,,er Table S1002, J'rnp, estimates 2013 — 2017 City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 24 Exhibit l7'Top l0Leading Causes mfDeath |nSenTnc/Twkvv|w,2010-20Y4Average 180 1»n 140 120 100 uo 60 40 zo o 163.5 I��o 4� 146.8 n� �A", 30. 43 34m x1.4 41.1 m* �z�18.3 mom 01 King County 13.6.. ,"^�� o ��/ xv '"° — z4 ��| � ��| � '°~�� '" =�=' ^ Cancer Heart disease Accidents Chronic lower Stroke Diabetes Alzheimer'" Chronic liver Suicide Essential and respiratory mellitus a/se"^° disease and h,p"n""u"" external au°",e cirrhosis ""uses (onD) Source: Public Health Seattle King County City Health Profiles, 2OlO-2Ul4;8ERK2Ol9. � The 3eoToc/Tuk*i|o rates for the top ten leading causes of death are higher than countywide averages, except for A|zheimer`s and suicide. Exhibit 18. Health Risk Factors and Chronic Diseases SeaTac/Tukwila King County Current Smoker O6ese(8kx|>=30 Did not porkicpote in any physical activity Have been told to have 6io6o*e, Have current asthma Excessive alcohol consumption Ever been u,|6 to have high blood p,e,,vn» Have high blood cholesterol Had coronary heart disease orheart attack Source: Public Health Seattle King County City Health Profiles, 2OlO-20l4/8ERK2Ol9. � Of the population lO and over in the 3eoTu'/ Tukwila area, there are several health risk factors that are higher than countywide averages. " The rate ofsmokers is lOpercentage points higher ot24% than for King County overall (l496) o The rote of obesity is 2896compared to 2296countywide • Those reporting they donot participate in any physical activity is thirteen percentage points higher at 29% than for King County overall (1696). • There isalso o high rate ofresidents with high blood cholesterol (4l%) compared to35% countywide. Wn City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 25 Provider and Non -Profit Interviews Those who provide services to older adults have insight into the needs are barriers they face. This qualitative information often helps toclarify gaps and opportunities. The following community organizations and providers were contacted to better understand the needs of older adults in Tukwila: * City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Senior Adult Progrom*6 = Sustainable Housing for the Ageless Generation (SHAG)* * Sea Mar* = Sound {}enerutions—Hyde Shuttle and Meals on Wheels* * Catholic Community Services* * Global to Local* * Asian Counseling and Referral Service (A[R3)* = Vietnamese Friendship Association = B Cenhode |u Roza = International RescoeCommittee* * Nepal Seattle 3ociety# * Northwest Communities of Burmu# * Somali Health Board* * Vietnamese Martyrs Church * Tukwila Schools Community Liuisons# Service providers and non -profits were asked about: * What recreation and other services does their organization provide for older adults? * Who dothey currently serve ornot serve? * What are the unmet needs for older adults inTukwila? = Movv doneeds vary across Tukv,i|o'sdiverse community communities? = Who isundenerved and why? * What are the barriers to accessing services? * What is the nn|e of the City in addressing needs and barriers? 6 An asterisk (*) indicates organizations that completed an interview; a hashtag (#) indicates organizations that did not respond. �� w� 168 City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 26 Inventory of Service Providers for Older Adults City ofTukwila Currently, the City provides recreation and services to older adults through the Tukwila Older Adult Program. The program has around 2,OODseniors intheir database that have participated in the last three years and provides programs for adults ages 55 and over. Programs include the following: * Community building " Drop -in programs such as: dominoes, writing family memoirs class, and senior lunch program. * Health and wellbeing " Senior fitness program. For some older adults with o health plan with owellness benefit, and insurance covers the cost of the fitness program. � Sports activities such as: senior adult volleyball league, softball, and "vomen'shiking group. * Enrichment o Cultural arts including: oil painting, water color, painting workshops, basket weaving, and Ukrainian egg design. � Trips The City organizes around three tofour trips o month for o total of 30thps per quarter. Past trips have included a tour of a steel mill, theatre outings, visits to nurseries, and Mariners games. Community Organizationsand Providers * Sustainable Housing for the Ageless Generation (SHAG) is u non-profit providing sustainable housing for seniors utover o dozen locations inthe Puget Sound Region, including the newest location in Tukwila. In addition to affordable housing, SHAG provides o wide range of services, including on exercise room and fitness classes, transportation resources, financial resources, social and health services. SHAG assists residents by bringing medical experts tothe community, helping residents to apply for SNAP benefits, and advocating for increased community resources. * Catholic Community Services provides o range ofservices for seniors, including the Senior Nutrition Program, which provides nutritious meals through Lunch Sites and home delivery. The Lunch Sites rotate throughout the week; the program is hosted in Tuhvvi|o one day o week. * Sound Generations is a one -stop shop for adults aged 60 and older as well as adults under 60 with disabilities. Their services include minor home repair services, transportation, resource referrals, health insurance assistance, and enhance wellness program. � Meals on Wheels: delivers meals tohome bound clients once o week. Serves around 1,500 around the county. The suggested donation is$5 per meal for participants 6Oand older. Those under bOpay $5per meal. " Hyde Shuttle: tronsportsseniorsoroundtheon*o'toueniorcentecs,doctor'soppointmonts, shopping, community centers, fitness programs. City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 27 * Sea Mar Community Health Centers are community -based organizations providing comprehensive health, �human, housing, educational, and cultural services, specializing in service tothe Lohnn community in Washington State. Sea Mar has many locations in the region and provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services. For older adults, Sea Mar assists with applying for housing, food programs, Social Security benefits, and transportation services like MopeUnk and Hyde Shuttle. = Global to Local states that they advance health and equity by combining the lessons of global organizations with community -level change. Global to Local also leads the Somali \A/omen`s fitness course. � Asian Counselling Referral Service describes their role on their webske as promoting social justice and the wellbeing and empowerment ofAsian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other underserved communities — including immigrants, refugees, and American -born — by developing, providing and advocating for innovative, effective and efficient community -based multilingual and multicultural services. � Vietnamese Friendship Association (VFA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1978 to help Vietnamese refugees and immigrants adjust to life in the U.S. after the Vietnam War. The organization offered ESL (English as Second Language) courses, employment, and citizenship services. In its present day operations, ifhas programs and services focused onfour core areas: supporting students tobecoUe0e'orcureer'reody,strengtheningfomi|iestobese|f're|iontond successful, developing leaders sothe Vietnamese community is heard and represented, engaging with diverse communities to advocate for systems change. However, the YFA prepared u needs assessment on Vietnamese seniorsin 2012.7 Key findings • Transportation is a regional problem that presents m pressing need for older adults and prevents access to services. Throughout conversations, interviewees echoed that transportation is o barrier to access, possibly the largest barrier. There are UmitedMe/ru bus stops inthe area. Many older adults are unable to drive/ or still drive even though itisno longer safe for them to drive. The only way for them to get toservices or programs is by getting o ride. Access Porotrondt (the bus program) sometimes makes mistakes and takes people tothe wrong place; it also takes o long time tofill out the form, get physician dgn'off, and get the application approved. Older adults sometimes take Hyde Shuttle, or their caregivers drive them places. In addition to increased transportation options, adults could benefit from training on how touse existing transportation options and increased language options onthese shuttles and services. • Language barriers prevent older adults from learning about resources, understanding how to use them, and feeling comfortable reaching out. This barrier can contribute hosocial isolation. Aaon increasingly diverse community, Tukwila has many residents from different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds speaking o variety of languages. Providers can offer resources in different languages and at cultural centers to increase accessibility. 0 Older adults with physical, visual, or hearing disabilities, and those who have dementia or r Dong, Teresa. The Needs and Challenges of Vietnamese Seniors: [vmmmnh7 Assessment Report. 2012. �� w� 170 City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 28 A|zheirner'sare mnderoerwed. There are few resources for these adults, who tend to be isolated. On city field trips, participants can use walkers, but the City does not have staff, training, orvehicles |f they need wheelchairs. Hyde Shuttle does not provide direct assistance tothose who may beblind or deaf; they need to provide their own equipment. Meals on Wheels does not provide menu options specific hothose with disabilities. • Financial barriers were also raised inconversations. Many older adults have fixed incomes and may beunable toafford fee -based programs orservices. Many organizations do provide meals or services at |ovv costs to older adults, so continuing to support these providers and increasing awareness ofthese resources isimportant. • There is concern about older adults facing social isolation. Socialization is important for longevity and good health. Whether due tocultural and language barriers, ordue ho limited mobility from disability or inability to access transportation services, older adults who may live alone and are unable tospend time with others become isolated from the community. ITY SURVEY 0�1 E LTS The City of Tukwila developed o community survey in both English and Spanish that was available online and distributed in person at city -sponsored events and engagements. The survey was promoted by *ord' of'mout6, at in person outreach events, on the websito,+hrough social media, and through postcards. There were approximately 130 responses. More than 9596nfthe respondents were age 55 and older, and approximately two-thirds were women. Almost one third /30%> of respondents live alone, o bit less than half live in otwo-person household, and the rest live |nhouseholds ofthree ofmore people. About half ofthe respondents identified osWhite, about one quarter identified as Lotinx, and the remaining one quarter identified as either Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, or more than one race. Appendix A shows the survey questions and results. Key Findings • Fitness, social programs, and nature -focused activities received the highest interest with obout5O% of the respondents indicating interest. Service programs, cultural events, and arts and crafts activities were also favored by at least 30% of the respondents. • Awareness ofactivities and transportation were identified os the top barriers toparticipation by over bOY6ofthe respondents. • Responsibilities such as work and household obligations were barriers for about one third of respondents, nxwas cost. • Nearly 8596of respondents rated Tukwi|o`scunent programs for older adults as excellent or good. ITY In addition tnstakeholder interviews, the City ofTukwila hosted o series ofcommunity engagements to discuss needs and barriers with older adults in February of 2019. City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 29 Latino Lunch at Tukwila Community Center There were two engagements at the regular Tuesday Latino Lunch event held at the Tukwila Community Center. Consultants and City staff discussed the needs assessment project with attendees, helped collect survey responses in English and Spanish, and engaged in an activity that provided information and spurred conversation about needs and barriers. 25 older adults participated over the two events. Attendance was lower than expected due to inclement weather and o problem with the dispatch system for the ACCESS bus. Senior Strength Fitness Class Intercept at Tukwila Community Center Intercept activities were conducted at the Tukwila Community [enter with members of the senior strength class as it ended. Participants were asked to put dots on boards to indicate which of the possible activities and events would be of interest to them. Four people participated, and they were primarily interested in additional senior fitness offerings. One specific request was to reinstate the low -impact yoga c|oo for older adults and those with other physical abilities. Eleanor Roosevelt Performance Lunch at Tukwila Community Center Printed surveys were distributed to the attendees at this performance and lunch with staff available to answer questions and offer clarification on the purpose of the project. 76 people attended. Somali VVomnen`s Fitness [loss Intercept at Tukwila Community Center Participants of the Somali \x/omen's Fitness class completed o dot exercise about their interests and needs for activities and programming. Eight women were in attendance. Somali Focus Group at Abu Bakr Islamic Center 41�, �,,`,,,osque In partnership with the Abu Bokr Islamic Center and Mosque there was discussion group hohear from elders inthe Somali community. Dot exercise sheets were distributed for attendees tocomplete during the discussion. Elders shared their experiences and emphasized the many other needs that are o higher priority to address than recreation programming. There were 26 people in attendance, all of whom submitted their dot activity sheets. Aunique need mentioned bythis group =ossing|e'sex activities such osswimming, usitisculturally inappropriate for women and men toengage lnsuch activities together orinview of one another. Additionally, while services such osMeals on Wheels garnered interest, the community would feel more comfortable if o known member of the community prepared the food to ho|o| standards and was the one to serve/provide it to recipients. Cultural Stories Performance Breakfast utTukvvila's Sullivan Center A light breakfast was served at this performance and attendees milled around the tables learning about the needs assessment project. There were lO people in attendance, many of whom had token the survey or completed the activity oiearlier outreach events. Activity participants indicated interest equally across health and fitness, senior fitness classes, local trips and events, extended travel, and nature focused activities with three dots each. It was unsurprising that this group was particularly interested in the local and extended travel opportunities osthey had traveled tothis event. �� w� 172 City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 30 St. Thomas Parish The St. Thomas Parish office received survey flyers and postcards to reach the Bhutanese community and tofurther engage the Latino communities. Staff ot the parish reported that there was olarge population interested in recreation through their on -site gardens. City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment Appendix A — Survey Questions and Results 1. Which of the following activities and programs sponsored by the City of Tukwila are you aware of for adults age 55 and older? Please choose all that apply. (n=127) Answer Choices Responses Health and Fitness (such as line dancing, free fitness time, open gym volleyball, Senior co-ed 101 volleyball league, open pickleball, Tukwila Trailers hiking group) Senior Fitness Classes (such as SilverSneakers, Enhance Fitness, Cyntergy, Lunchtime Yoga, Senior Strength) Local Trips and Events (such as Nordic Heritage Museum, African American Museum, Nucor Steel Plant Tour, Musicals, Bunco parties, Performances, Lunch excursions, Prison pet program, Tulip Tour and cruise, Garden walk, etc.) Services (such as Meals on Wheels, Help Us Help You — Human Services Assistance, Community Living Connections, Foot Care, etc.) Arts programs (such as painting, watercolor, basket weaving, writing workshops, etc Social programs (such as Pinochle, Mexican train dominoes, etc.) Extended Travel (such as organized domestic or international trips) Volunteer Opportunities (such as Green Tukwila) Other (please specify) 87 74 73 61 51 46 34 16 2. What activities and programs for adults age 55 and older would you like to participate in? If you are under age 55, which activities and programs would a friend or family member age 55 or older like to participate in? Please choose all that apply. (n=120) Answer Choices Responses Fitness classes such as aerobics, yoga, weight lifting, etc. Social programs such as games, dances, book clubs, etc. Nature focused activities such as gardening, hiking, environmental stewardship Service programs that help with nutrition or daily living activities. Cultural events and celebrations such as Dia de Los Muertos, Eid al-Fitr, Lunar New Year, Solstice, Pride, Indra Jatra, Thanksgiving, etc. Arts and crafts activities such as scrapbooking, music classes, pottery, etc. Opportunities to volunteer in the community. Competitive sports such as pickleball, ping pong, etc. Events and classes led by people who speak my language. Events and classes for women -only or for men -only. 63 61 58 48 46 44 28 25 23 21 174 pi City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 32 Answer Choices Responses Support groups for caregivers, people living with illness, LGBTQ support, etc. 19 Inter -generational activities designed for the whole family such as parties, events, movie 18 nights, etc. Specific ideas or other comments 14 3. What prevents adults age 55 and older from participating in activities and programs? Please choose all that apply. (n=7 7 7) Answer Choices Responses Awareness (some older adults are not aware of the programs and activities offered) 73 Transportation to activities (it is difficult for some older adults to get to the activities) 70 Time of activities (such as activities aren't offered at times some older adults can attend) 63 Cost of activities (the activities are too expensive for some older adults to afford) 44 Work (some older adults work during the time the activities are offered) 32 Household responsibilities (some older adults have responsibilities to take care of childcare or other family obligations) Types of activities (the activities offered aren't interesting to some older adults) 31 23 Other 8 4. How would you rate the activities and programs for adults age 55 and older that are offered by the City of Tukwila? (n=1 26) 80 60 40 20 0 62 Excellent 46 Good 8 Fair 8 2 Poor Not Sure City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 33 175 5. How could the C/h/ of Tukwila improve recreation services and programming for older adults? (n--44) 0 Maybe have captains — one per neighborhood who serve as point person, maintain email list for announcements, help arrange rides, coordinate groosry/||bory/p.o. runs etc. Let seniors know they can request ride tothe swimming pool orlibrary. "Bderotti" or"geezerotti" are terms | mode op for seniors. An email group for BderoMiTukwila (or GeezeroMiTukwila) would keep older adults informed *locally* and connected for everything from where tnget help towhere tohave fun, exercise, movies, library tips, gardening. Next Doorkeepsne|ghborsintouch—vvou|dbenice tohave o Next Door for Oldsters inTukwila. w | hope you realize your senior activities director Sheri is o gem. She has o wonderful way with people, enjoys them, and is o leader without being bossy. Remove the screen point from the vans windows! The journey is part of the trips and only the front row of seats sees clearly! Type size in this questionnaire way too small for seniors. w Tukwila cc feels like o true home. Please budget funding for this beautiful center to serve more people in the future. w Thank you! 0 Offer things like dancing with 50s60s and 70s live music for usseniors. 0 Getting word ouf' perhaps advertising or leaflets at nearby places where seniors are participating in similar activities that are offered by Tukwila. Even beyond Tuhvvi|o boundaries to pull more people in. 0 Keep doing what you do, people from Renton and 8uriencome toTukwila because they like what Tukwila offers. 0 Cooler temperatures in room. We are sweating. Larger room for crowded classes. w Larger exercise room on Friday 10:30mm. 0 All Tukwila needs tn6nismake the schedule known tothe citizens and they will determine whether they want toattend. 0 Outreach hzcommunities ofcolor and languages other than English. 0 Coordination with other agencies and non profits who are familiar with and provide services with communities |nTukwila who are not now well served. • |'m not too ovvone of what all goes on here, but | did participate in the Senior Softball. • More advertising. • More dancing and country bonds. • Have more male oriented programs such as walking groups, bowling teams, bicycling groups. • See above. • There is good music, but few people show up to dance/ need toencourage to dance. • Cuidoddepies. • Instructor porm ser e'erdcio. City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 34 • Queunievon |osbomberosotomomos|o pn*sion. w Tours. • Estonmuy 8ueno. w Mesecitomostutor poro eierddos. • Closes de teiidn. w MonooUdodesmosoh*ndon o |osmoyores. • Exercisiostzdolog iueces. w Coidodo de |os pies. • Necesitomusinstructor poro eierdsiospermonente. • Necesitomosinstruchor poro eionjdos /permunente\ porfovor. y por |osmenosuno bunco mus ofuero de|centro, po,o |o espero de |coAccees. w |ncompetitive things like volleyball there is wide range in ability. Early retirees still intheir 5O's vs. people in their 80's. People with varying levels of mobility. Need to have o vvoy of rating people by obi|hY so like can play like at least some of the time. Having even u few low agility people makes things |ovv quoUh/ experience. Take more active role in separating levels of obi|hY on otleast one day per week of open gym. • Hocerdhooportihco' w Instructor de eiercicio. • Necesitomos enstructor de eiorcio. w Costs for day trips have increased- getting too expensive. need more funding for senior activities. • More yoga chair classes. w None of my Community Centers near me provide volleyball, so | have to drive 50mi|esoz play here, and | think your center is excellent! None of the questions really apply to me. Thanks! • Make sure that older people can get tothe center. Older people trips tothe codnc\ etc. Most people enjoy the casino. • Scheduling after works and also onthe weekends (some). • Provide more transportation to seniors who lives alone or to those who do not drive. • Since | work, | would like to see exercise activities available in the evening. Not sore if there are any now— • VVoo|d like to know about travel/day trips available. Is there o schedule? • Perhaps more outreach tomajor employers that provide retirement resources tntheir employees nearing retirement ortothe retirement systems representing seniors. • |tseems most activities are during the day when some are working. Afew activities such as yoga, hiking or pick|oboU in the evening or on weekends might be nice. � Not have league volleyball be so limited to the more competitive players — don't include players that are 45— they are not seniors. City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment w Offer a variety of classes like kett|ebeUs,chair yoga, yoga nidnz, Pi|otes. Current offerings are too stringent and cause injury orgeared +ofolks with restrictions and not able tochallenge. 0 Better communication. 0 Daytime activities preferred. Later afternoon live plays one okay. Seniors should have o specific room to father and u|vvoys know that is theirs. John the senior driver has done o good. with him we always get o |h+|e extra of sites to see and has extra knowledge. he learns from us also. Open a senior activity center near the Blvd. 6. \4/6ot is your age? (n�—/3/) Answer Choices Responses Un6erl8 0 lO-24 D 25'34 0 35'44 O 45'S4 2 JJ-6p4 26 b5'b9 21 70-74 32 7]-7V 17 8Oand older 32 | prefer not to onsvve, l 7.What /oyour ? (n=/30 Answer Choices Responses Male 40 Female 83 | prefer not to soy 5 | identify os— 2 Write-in answers included "cowboy" and "whatever" for the "| prefer not to say" answer choice. �n City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 36 8. How many people live in your household? (n=7 37 ) Answer Choices Responses I live alone 39 2 63 3 12 4 5 2 6 1 7 1 8 or more 0 I prefer not to answer 5 9. Choose the racial or ethnic descriptions that you identify with. You may choose more than one. (n=7 29) Answer Choices Responses American Indian or Alaska Native 4 Asian 6 Black or African American 9 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 0 Latino 36 White 71 I prefer not to answer 9 I identify as: 3 Responses "Mexicana," "blue," and "whatever American" were provided for the "I identify as:" answer choice. City of Tukwila I Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 37 179 10. What language do you speak at home? (n— 7 30) Answer Choices Responses Speak only English othome 93 Speak o language other than English at home, 34 please describe I prefer not to answer Other languages spoken include: Italian (l) Japanese (I Japanese & English O\ Somali O\ Sponish(2g) Spanish 8`English O) �n City of Tukwila | Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment 38 Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment Presentation to City Council — April 22, 2019 Erika Rhett, BERK Consulting Now is the time King County Veterans and Senior Services Levy provided funding for the Assessment Tukwila has a thriving recreational program for Older Adults The Assessment looks at community needs and gaps Better alignment with community needs means improved service to the community Additional regional funding will be available to support community needs City of Tukwila Older Adults Recreational Services Needs Assessment March 2019 TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION Conducting the Needs Assessment Data Analysis Provider and Non -Profit Interviews Community Survey Community Engagements Council Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee Strategy Workshops with Staff and Stakeholders Extended Trove- organized tIs groups that roue other ports of country or the world 4 Recreation Functions for Older Adults • Socialization opportunities • Heritage and legacy events • Volunteer opportunities • Support groups • Intergenerational activities • Fitness classes * Senior fitness programs * Sports leagues • Nutrition programs • Human services • Arts and crafts classes • Skill building classes • Nature focused activities • Local trips and events • Extended travel opportunities I cm8 Interviews and Discussions Community Health Centers Clinica de la Comunidad txceptionaTser;ict Where your friends Honoring heritage, Building community. ive. 6 Engagements Latino lunch Eleanor Roosevelt event Peace Tales and Tea event Mosque community conversation Recreation class intercepts Online survey I A Older Adult Population Growin< Exhibit 6. Change in Tukwila s Age Distribution, 22017 37.8% 4 9% 2000 40.3% 201 40.3 0 O% 2017 8 years and • 75 to 84 years 65 to 74 years • 60 to 64 years 55 to 59 years ta 50 to 54 years • 4 - 49 years Social Isolation is a pressing need for older adults "IF Source: American Community Survey Table S0101, 5-year es ti ates 201 3 — -017; US Censu 2010 Census Summary File 1, US Census Bureau, 000 Census Summary File 1, ERK 2019. Bureau, 9 - Increasing Diversit Exhibit 8. Percent of Population that are People of Color by Age Cohort, 2010 and 2017 45 to .54 yeors 55 to 64 yeaAs 63% •••• • •1,••• 47% 2010 • 2017 ••••2,-, 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 35 yews anki over 51% 39°10 0% 50% Source: American Community Survey Table B01001 H 5-year estimates 2010—'2017; BERK 2019. 10 Community of Immigrants Exhibit 9. Foreign -Born Population of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Senior Population, 2017 4.(11 1,nlorion 45 1.4,54 rr,,,nrs 55 to 64 yours 65 ko 74 yettr5 75 to 84 yeors 85 yenrs anuver 57% 43 a N wive Born• Ft)rgrt 6.4.Jrn Source: American Community Survey Table 50501 5-year estimates 2013 — 2017; BERK 2019. Famil Oblations and Work Exhibit 12. Employment Status by Age, 2017 3y000 2,500 2,438 2,00C 1,500 1 ,000 500 0 1,203 1,153 825 Hot in Labor Force • 'Unemployed • Employed 657 45 to 54 55 to 59 60 to 64 65 to 69 70 to 74 '75 years and years years years years years over Source: American Community Survey Table B2300 r-year estimates 2013 — 2017; BERK 2019. 1 in 4 survey respondents said family obligations and work were a barrier to participation. 12 Gap in Pro9rammin for All Abilities I Ei Barriers to Partici.ation Transportation Culture and Language 14 Basic Needs Goal 1 —Improved Community Connections Objectives ■ 1.1 Reduce social isolation ■ 1.2 Improve access to transportation resources ■ 1.3 Improve awareness of programming I sii _. Goal 2 —Inclusive and Equitable Access to Recreation Programs Objectives ■ 2.1 Support culturally appropriate programming for immigrant communities ■ 2.2 Provide access to programs for those with memory impairment and their caregivers ■ 2.3 Support participation in recreation programs for those with work and family obligations ■ 2.4 Develop a system that allows all to access recreational programming 18 Goal 3 — Recreational Programming that Supports Health and Wellbeing Objectives ■ 3.1 Provide a variety of fitness activities that appeal to older adults ■ 3.2 Offer educational and skill building programming ■ 3.3 Provide a connection point for those who need a resource referral ■ 3.4 Provide programs that are therapeutic for minds, bodies, and spirits I 19 Resources Summary Table Timeline Medium New part time or contractors High New full time Funding Medium < $50,000 High > $50,000 I Relationship to City Plans The city of opportunity, the community of choice. Ks, recreation any! open space plan T I1_. .il Next Stes I El Questions? Thank you! City of Tukwila City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 26, 2019 530 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilme bers: De'Sean Quinn, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal Staff: David Cline, Stacy Hansen, Stephanie Gardner -Brown, Rick Still, Laurel Humphrey Guest: Erika Rhett, BERK Consulting CALL TO ORDER: Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. . PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Older Adult Recreation and Services Needs Assessment Staff updated the Committee on the progress of the projects being funded with Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL). The VSHSL is a voter -approved six -year property tax levy and the City of Tukwila was awarded $77,500 to perform minor capital improvements at the Tukwila Community Center and to implement an Older Adult Recreation and Services Needs Assessment. The capital improvements are now installed, and BERK Consulting is managing the needs assessment. In January, BERK completed a situation assessment to gather demographic, economic, social, and health data to better understand and forecast recreation services for older adults. Throughout February BERK has been focusing on outreach and engagement to connect with older adults from diverse backgrounds and communities. Next steps include working with a stakeholder's group, local organizations, and city staff to create a draft needs assessment which will include recommendations for prioritizing and implementing senior recreation services. The Final Needs Assessment is expected at the end of March and will be used to apply for future funding from the VSHSL. Key findings shared with the Committee included Adults aged 50 and older are growing at a faster rate than the population overall. About 28% of the Tukwila population is 50 years or older and 40% is over the age of 40. 48% of the older adult population aged 65 and older are non -white, 3 5 % of which are Asian. 40% of Tukwila residents are foreign -born. The older adult population, age 45 and older, has lower rates of foreign born than the rest of the population. The oldest segment of the population, over age 85, is only 180/0 foreign born. Almost half of the foreign -born population in Tukwila is from Asia, while 2 1 % is from Africa and 20% from Latin America. 205 Community Development & Neighborhoods Minutes. ........ ... . ...... . . ....... .... .. ... ... February 26, 2019 For the older adult population in Tukwila, over age 65, 27% never received a high school diploma, while about a fifth have a bachelor's degree or higher. Three quarters of adults over age 62 in Tukwila have incomes below the Area Median Income. Income sources are often limited in older age and income is not always indicative of overall wealth or financial well-being. About 2 F3 % of older adults responsible for their grandchildren are foreign born. Of the leading causes of death in Tukwila, almost all have higher rates than King County. There are several health risk factors in Tukwila higher than King County averages, including the rate of obesity and those reporting they do not participate in any physical activity. Committee members discussed the information and requested that the presentation on the Final Needs Assessment be delivered to the Full Council. DISCUSSION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Chair Quinn shared information from the King County Housing Stability Program Annual Report that was discussed at the Joint Recommendations Committee for CDBG meeting. Contributing factors to the housing crisis include: unmanageable expenses (66%), loss/reduction of income (61%), mental/physical health challenges (35%), lack of support network ( 2 1 %), and family crises (170/0). He stated that a focus of this Committee will be on addressing affordable housing and he would like to receive regular reporting on the activities of the newly formed South King County Housing & Homelessness Partnership, as well as have a Committee member attend meetings. Adjourned 6:21 p.m. Committee Chair Approval 206