San Geronimo and Nicasio Valley Older Adult Needs Assessmen…

COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The data indicates that aging in place requires a network of many supportive services. As future health and mobility determine ability, many (78%) can’t predict what they will need in the future. Need Now Need in Future Wildfire home hardening 29%. 48%

Handyman Services

22%

53%

Junk/donations removal

21%

65%

Yard work/garden care

17%

53%

House cleaning

9%

53%

Pet care

8%

58%

Bookeeping/Correspondance

5%.

69%

Also mentioned: Transit training Tech assistance Decluttering help Dementia support

Nutritionist assistance.

24% 13% 13% 26%

Cooking classes

Help applying for govt.aid Guidance with insurance

selection

71% haven’t thought about what they would do if they needed assistance at home

49% want assistance with wills, estates, power of attorney

37% want education on Advanced Health Care Directives

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