ISBN: 0-944715-78-8
2004, 86 pages
Author(s): Ellen Hirsch de Haan, Esq.; Case Study by Arthur W
Item #: 5788
Retail Price: $20.00
Member Price: $12.00
The demographic face of America—and of its community associations—is about to change dramatically as Baby Boomers swell the ranks of the over-65 group. They will live longer than any other demographic group in the nation's history, and they will have fewer resources. Find out how your community association can meet the disproportionate demands of aging residents, plan for their long-term needs, find capable board members when the pool of candidates dwindles, deal with senior residents when their capacities diminish, change governing documents to accommodate the needs of aging residents, and much more. A detailed case study illustrates how one pioneering community association successfully implemented all the recommendations in this book. Contains numerous how-to sections, helpful forms, useful appendices, and practical advice.
Industry leaders are raving:
"Boomer Shock is a concise, understandable guide, starting with where we are and showing us where we have to go. The challenge is both daunting and exciting, but more importantly, the challenge is a mandate. The community association industry needs this book. It needs to be in the hands of every board member and every professional."
Beverly Scenna, Highland Lakes HOA, Palm Harbor, Florida
"The case study is an outstanding companion resource...a true 'user's guide.' Any reader should have their eyes opened by the staggering impact aging in place communities have on their residents."
Paul Grucza, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Consolidated Community Management, Inc., Tamarac, Florida
Contents
Today's Realities
Diversity
Decline and Disability
Fair Housing
Difficult Behavior
Inaccurate Self Image
Substance Abuse
Costs
Financial Realities
Silver Linings
Technology
Education
Transportation
Strategic Planning
Municipal Services Delivery
Making Modifications & Providing Services
Change the Governing Documents
Conclusion
References
Appendix 1—The Community Association of the Future
Appendix 2—Agencies on Aging and Long Term Care Ombudsmen
Appendix 3—Online Resources for Older Adults
Appendix 4—Elder Resource Organizations
Appendix 5—Sample Emergency Medical Form
About the Author
Case Study—How Del Mesa Carmel is Meeting the Challenges of its Aging Population
Case Study Appendix A—Resident Survey
Case Study Appendix B—Types of Care Facilities
Case Study Appendix B—Resident Planning Information Form
About the Case Study Author
Read an Excerpt
About Ellen Hirsch de Haan
About Arthur D. Brown
