T14 - PHRN Panel: Seniors Housing Research

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1 T14 - PHRN Panel: Seniors Housing Research

2 Age Friendly and Affordable Housing for All Canadians Flexible designs that adapt to life s changes

3 Today s Talk Changing demographic what does this mean for housing Flexible and adaptable housing concepts CMHC tools and resources 3

4 Oldest and Youngest Places in Canada June 27,

5 Trends: Retiring vs. Work Labour Force Participation Rates by Selected Age Groups and Gender, Canada, Male Female Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue No X

6 Trends: Retiring vs. Work Labour Force Participation Rates by Selected Age Groups and Gender, Canada, Male Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue No X Female 6

7 Health Changes Age Range Total with Disability Very Severe Disability % 9% % 6% % 12% % Source: Statistics Canada. CANSIM Table

8 What Does This Mean for Housing? Accessory apartments multigenerational homes Visitable homes entry level of accessible homes Universal Design for all ages FlexHousing adaptable to life s changes 8

9 What Does This Mean for Housing? Accessory apartments multigenerational homes Visitable homes entry level of accessible homes Universal Design for all ages FlexHousing adaptable to life s changes 9

10 The Baby Boom is a boom It s important to remember that the baby boom is just that a boom. It has a finite beginning, middle and end, and it will certainly end. The homes and communities we are building now can have a lifespan of 50 to 100 years, while this demographic trend will last only 20 to 30 years. Janet Kreda, CMHC Senior Researcher 10

11 FlexHousing TM Definition Building concept that allows people to easily adapt their home to meet future needs and lifestyles Based on 3 A s Adaptability Accessibility Affordability 11

12 CMHC s FlexHouse Demo at the CCHT 12

13 Accessible (no-step) Covered Entrance 13

14 Adaptable House and Rooms Kitchen & Dining area Vestibule can serve for two separate units, one on the main floor, the other on the second floor Living Room 14

15 Adaptable House and Rooms Vestibule can serve for two separate units, one on the main floor, the other on the second floor 15

16 Adaptable House and Rooms Kitchen & Dining area Stacked closets designed to allow future installation of an elevator Living Room 16

17 Adaptable House and Rooms Stacked closets designed to allow future installation of an elevator 17

18 Adaptable House and Rooms Kitchen & Dining area Room can be divided into two small bedrooms Room accessible from the vestibule can be a home office or main floor bedroom Living Room 18

19 Adaptable House and Rooms 19

20 Adaptable House and Rooms Kitchen & Dining area One large bedroom Living Room 20

21 Adaptable House and Rooms Kitchen & Dining area Or two bedrooms Living Room 21

22 Adaptable House and Rooms 22

23 Adaptable House and Rooms Eat-in Kitchen & Living Room Two separate apartments Eat-in Kitchen & Living Room 23

24 Adaptable House and Rooms 24

25 Plumbing and Wiring for Future Kitchen 25

26 Spacious Bathroom 26

27 Curbless Wheel-in Shower 27

28 Curbless Shower and Architectural Appeal 28

29 Bathtub Conversion 29

30 Support Bars Can Be Stylish! 30

31 Kitchen 31

32 Roll-Out Cabinet 32

33 Accessible Space and Extra Storage 33

34 Retractable Cabinet Doors 34

35 Off-set Sink Plumbing and Easy to Use Faucet 35

36 Side-opening Wall Oven 36

37 Centre Knob Controls and Front Slip Edge 37

38 Pull-down Shelving 38

39 Lever Door Handles and D-shape Drawer Pulls 39

40 Height of Controls

41 Low Window Sills and Latches 41

42 Where to Find Resources 42

43 Where to Find Resources 43

44 CMHC FlexHousing TM Site cmhc.ca/fle x 44

45 CMHC FlexHousing TM Site 45

46 Final Thoughts Any home can be a FlexHouse Design a home for many possible arrangements Long-term cost-effectiveness 46

47 Elizabeth Tang CMHC Knowledge Transfer and Outreach Thank You 47

48 Aging in Place Accessibility Adaptability For more information, visit us at cmhc.ca/accessibleandadaptablehomes Follow CMHC on 48