Summary
The City of New Port Richey recently participated in the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA), administered by National Research Center, Inc. This survey provided a statistically valid survey of the strengths and needs of older adults as reported by older adults themselves in communities across America. Used in conjunction with the CASOA Strategies and Resources Handbook, this report is intended to enable local governments, community-based organizations, the private sector and other community members to understand more thoroughly and predict more accurately the services and resources required to serve an aging population. With this report, New Port Richey stakeholders can shape public policy, educate the public and assist communities and organizations in their efforts to sustain a high quality of life for older adults.
The results of this exploration will provide useful information for planning and resource development as well as strengthen advocacy efforts and stakeholder engagement. The ultimate goal of the assessment is to create empowered communities that support vibrant older adult populations.
Key facts
Main target group: Older people in general
Sector(s): Education, Health, Housing, Information and communication, Labor, Long-term care, Other, Social protection, Transportation, Urban development
Other sector(s): Volunteer and civic engagement, inclusion
Desired outcome for older people:
Meet their basic needs
- Accessibility
- Healthy behaviours (e.g. physical activity)
- Inclusion
- Participation