Aging in Philadelphia Philadelphia is neighborhood based Philadelphia is neighborhood based - 26 different neighborhoods Aging in Place Aging in Place - Client preferred & cost effective - Beneficial to mental health Barriers to independence: - 50% of seniors live within 200% poverty level Barriers to independence: - 50% of seniors live within 200% poverty level - Functional Limitations: Seniors (60%) struggle with at least one ADL and/or IADL - Physical limitations increases risk for social isolation & depression - Physical limitations increases risk for social isolation & depression - 36% cannot access a car - 36% cannot access a car - Financial stress causing them to skip meals (9%) - Financial stress causing them to skip meals (9%)
{}