Aging in Place - Clawson, A livable community

Did you know that by the year 2030 one in five people will be over the age of 65? Seniors are our fastest growing population.  80% of seniors are active and engaged in a home setting and it is up to us to explore this demographic shift and maintain a livable community for all ages.   Young, middle aged or old we all want the same thing in a community - public transportation, multi-generational neighborhoods, art and cultural activities and the ability to walk and bike to nearby services.   Characteristics of an age friendly community are 1) Outdoor spaces 2) transportation 3) housing options (and the ability to live independently in our home with supports) 4) social participation 5) respect and social inclusion 6) civic participation and employment 7) communication and information and 8)community support and health services.  We do have age friendly programs in Clawson - our Senior Citizen Center offers lunch, meals for wheels, recreational trips, sharp program, transportation, pinochle, arts, exercise programs and much more!