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      iii) Climate: [City, State] experiences a [brief description of climate, e.g., temperate climate with four distinct seasons].

1. B) Boundaries, area in square miles: The city limits encompass [number] square miles.
2. C) Environment
3. i) Sanitation: * Water supply: Municipal water supply is considered [safe/unsafe] and is managed by [Water authority name]. * Sewage: Sewage disposal is handled by a municipal sewer system managed by [Sewer authority name]. * Garbage and trash: Trash collection is provided by the city [weekly/bi-weekly] or by private companies.
4. ii) Pollutants, toxic substances, animal reservoirs or vectors, flora and fauna: * Conduct research specific to [City, State] to identify any relevant concerns or note "no major concerns identified at this time."

iii) Air quality: Air quality data can be obtained from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website. Briefly describe the air quality in [City, State].

1. iv) Food supply: Grocery stores, farmers markets, and senior meal programs provide access to food for the elderly population. However, further assessment is needed to determine if there are any food insecurity issues among seniors.
2. v) Potential disaster in the population: [City, State] is susceptible to [types of potential disasters common to the area, e.g., floods, tornadoes].
3. vi) Extent of disaster preparation in the population: An assessment is needed to determine the level of disaster preparedness among the elderly population.
4. D) Housing
5. i) Types of housing (public and private): Housing options include single-family homes, apartments, retirement communities, and assisted living facilities.
6. ii) Condition of housing: The overall condition of housing for the elderly population needs to be assessed. This may involve looking at data on code violations or conducting surveys of senior residences.

iii) Percent owned, rented: Determine the percentage of elderly residents who own their homes compared to those who rent.

1. iv) Housing for special populations:

* **Near homeless:** Assess the availability and accessibility of transitional housing options for elderly individuals at risk of homelessness. * **Homeless:** Determine the number of elderly individuals experiencing homelessness and the resources available to assist them. * **Frail elders:** Investigate the availability of assisted living facilities and in-home care services to meet the needs of frail elderly residents.

1. E) Leading industries and occupations: Identify the major industries and occupations in [City, State]. This information can be obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Briefly describe how these industries might impact the elderly population (e.g., limited job opportunities for older adults).

III) The People of the Community

1. A) Population profile
2. i) Total population for [Year of last census]: Obtain the total population data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
3. ii) Population density: Calculate the population density by dividing the total population by the area in square miles.

iii) Population changes in past 10 years: Analyze data from the U.S. Census Bureau to identify trends in population growth or decline, with a specific focus on the elderly population.

1. iv) Population per square miles: This can be obtained by dividing the total population by the area in square miles.
2. v) Mobility: Assess the mobility of the elderly population, considering factors like access to public transportation, availability of ride-sharing services, and prevalence of car ownership among seniors.
3. vi) Types of Families: Identify the most common family structures among the elderly population (e.g., living alone, living with spouse, living with adult children).

Note: This is a starting point for your community needs assessment. Conduct further research to gather specific data relevant to the elderly population in [City, State]. PowerPoint Presentation In addition to this written report, you can create a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the key findings of your community needs assessment. Include visuals like charts, graphs, and maps to represent the data effectively.  

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Community Needs Assessment: Elderly Population in [City, State] - July 18, 2024

I) Overview

A) Description of the Community

i) History: [City, State] was founded in [Year] and has a rich history of [brief historical details].

ii) Type of community: [Urban/Suburban/Rural]

II) Physical Environmental Considerations: The Community As a Place

A) Description: general identifying data

i) Location: [City, State] is located in [County, State].

ii) Topographical features: [Brief description of the area's topography, e.g., flat plains, rolling hills].