Key Metrics and Related Projects

CLF 2015 D&I Community Engagement Initiative with 125 Live (Share Diversity Stories)

Led by : CLF
Description Through a three-part series, the 124 Live staff, board and members will have an opportunity to be enriched through stories, training and collaboration. 125 LIVE will be prepared to support diverse inclusive program, which will enrich the lives of all seniors in our community

Valleyhigh Villas

Led by : TBD
Description 139-unit senior affordable housing

Patient Family Advisory Council Integration

Led by : Mayo
Description Rochester-Area hospitals, in particular, Mayo Clinic, are running multiple Patient Family Advisory Counts in order to have a clear picture of the health care process from the view point of the patients. It would be useful for these various efforts to share their best practices, lessons learned and knowledge.

2016-2020 Housing Framework

Led by : Coalition for Rochester Area Housing
Description Published in February 2014, the Maxfield study found that the vacancy rate for affordable senior rentals was 0.8 percent in December, compared to a 4.6 percent vacancy in senior market rate housing. To meet the anticipated demand, the report suggests that an average of 126 affordable senior housing units need to be built annually through 2020, compared to the average of 8 units a year that were added from 2006 to 2012. The demand for market rate senior housing is expected to go from adding 16 units a year to an average of 251 a year. Many such projects are already under construction or in the pipeline for coming years.

Common Good RSVP

Led by : Catholic Charities
Description ENAGING INDIVIDUALS AGE 55 AND BETTER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Construction of 125 Live

Led by : Rochester Senior Center
Description "Whether you are a youngster who wants to learn how to swim and skate, or somebody like me who wants to learn how to use all of the apps on my iPad, or learn how to use a new watch, or just come to meet friends, this will be the place to come," said Mark Cairns the Board President of the Rochester Senior Center. The new location will feature a 51,000 square foot facility. "There's hardly a space that's been designed that won't be used throughout the day for physical activity," said Paul Widman Director of Park & Recreation. The Construction that began in early May will feature a wide array of workout facilities, including a pool and sauna. The additions piggy-back on an even larger plan.

Healthy Living Rochester

Led by : TBD
Description What is Healthy Living Rochester? Healthy Living Rochester is a program aimed at improving the heart health of people who live in Olmsted County, Minnesota Who is involved in Healthy Living Rochester? In 1999 an initiative was launched as Cardiovision 2020. From that beginning group of people, from varied backgrounds, have continued to carry out the activities initially laid out. A growing number of community partners have joined in the initiative and are helping to carry forward efforts to help make our community healthier. Thousands of people in our community have participated in healthy living activities since the program launched.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions

Led by : Elder Network
Description Gain skills to manage their condition by valuing the power of small steps and having the support and understanding of the group. Conditions include: arthritis, high blood pressure, anxiety, diabetes, heart disease or back pain.

Population Health Science Program

Led by : Mayo Clinic
Description The Population Health Science Program in the Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery seeks to improve primary care practice and advance population health science through health care delivery research. The program's interdisciplinary scientific team is comprised of experts from primary care medicine, health services research, biostatistics, epidemiology, social and behavioral science, and public health. Led by clinical and research faculty members, the Population Health Science Program is grounded in epidemiological, health services and behavioral research. Program researchers are focused on: Describing disease burden and relevant health outcomes among target populations Identifying and characterizing the determinants of health outcomes in populations Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of health care delivery in primary care Evaluating the impact of primary care on patient behavior, access to care and use of services Evaluating the impact of community-based interventions on population health

Research for community education course on Advance Directives

Led by : Seasons Hospice
Description Interested in researching one or more of the following medical interventions: CPR, ventilators, dialysis, tube feeding and IV hydration? The purpose is to describe these interventions in lay person’s terms, discuss potential benefits and risks, and provide statistics about survival rates. If possible, you can join me in presenting this information to community education classes about choosing a health care agent and filling out an advance directive. Class dates are October 7, 15, and 28.

Resilient Living (A Happy Brain)

Led by : Stree Free (Resilient) Living
Description Compassion attunes with other’s inner state, with the intention to ease suffering and share joy. – Dr. Amit Sood