T14 - PHRN Panel: Seniors Housing Research

T14 - PHRN Panel: Seniors Housing Research

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

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

Oldest and Youngest Places in Canada June 27, 2014 4

Trends: Retiring vs. Work Labour Force Participation Rates by Selected Age Groups and Gender, Canada, 2011 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ Male Female Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue No. 99-012-X2011039 5

Trends: Retiring vs. Work Labour Force Participation Rates by Selected Age Groups and Gender, Canada, 2011 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ Male Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue No. 99-012-X2011039 Female 6

Health Changes Age Range Total with Disability Very Severe Disability 65+ 33% 9% 65-74 26% 6% 75+ 43% 12% 75+ 67 % Source: Statistics Canada. CANSIM Table 115-0002 7

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

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

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

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

CMHC s FlexHouse Demo at the CCHT 12

Accessible (no-step) Covered Entrance 13

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

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

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

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

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

Adaptable House and Rooms 19

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

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

Adaptable House and Rooms 22

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

Adaptable House and Rooms 24

Plumbing and Wiring for Future Kitchen 25

Spacious Bathroom 26

Curbless Wheel-in Shower 27

Curbless Shower and Architectural Appeal 28

Bathtub Conversion 29

Support Bars Can Be Stylish! 30

Kitchen 31

Roll-Out Cabinet 32

Accessible Space and Extra Storage 33

Retractable Cabinet Doors 34

Off-set Sink Plumbing and Easy to Use Faucet 35

Side-opening Wall Oven 36

Centre Knob Controls and Front Slip Edge 37

Pull-down Shelving 38

Lever Door Handles and D-shape Drawer Pulls 39

Height of Controls 42 18 40

Low Window Sills and Latches 41

Where to Find Resources 42

Where to Find Resources 43

CMHC FlexHousing TM Site cmhc.ca/fle x 44

CMHC FlexHousing TM Site 45

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

Elizabeth Tang CMHC Knowledge Transfer and Outreach etang@cmhc.ca 604-737-4052 Thank You 47

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