Technical Report

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A Comprehensive Community Housing Needs Assessment Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

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3.3 Senior Housing Senior housing is a broad category that can include both market and non-market options. Senior housing is wide-ranging and includes: Independent Living/Self Contained Senior living units provide self-contained suites (i.e. bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and sitting area) along with common facilities for seniors who are functionally independent, yet wish to live in a congregate setting. Limited services are provided other than basic housekeeping and Home Care. Seniors’ Assisted Living Seniors’ assisted living units provide a combination of housing board and supportive services. These units are typically self-contained apartments for seniors or people with disabilities who require some support services to continue living independently, but do not require 24-hour facility care. Services provided include: daily meals; social and recreational opportunities; assistance with medication, mobility and other care needs; a 24-hour response system; and light housekeeping. TMT can benefit greatly from such services, especially with an aging population on the horizon. Seniors’ Supported Living Provides similar housing and supports to that of Assisted living units but a higher level of care. Generally, health care related support services are provided by a Licensed Practical Nurse in Assisted Living and by a Registered Nurse in Supportive Living. The Elders Lodge is considered this type of living environment. Given the TMT community is experiencing an aging population, with 40.3% of the TMT population expected to be seniors in the next 20 year, it has been identified through membership consultation and the MBQ Demographic Questionnaire that additional senior supported living conditions are a key priority for TMT. Given there Elder’s Lodger is capped at 25 units, there is a significant housing gap to be filled.

4. MBQ Demographic Questionnaire 4.1 Methodology Through a multi-phased approach, Greer Galloway developed a digital survey through project team engagement, membership consultation, review and refinement. Greer Galloway developed an intuitive survey to capture numerous demographic variables (see Appendix A). The survey was issued digitally on laptops, smartphones and tablets for rapid data capture. Data was collected at the Mohawk Community Centre (MCC) and MBQ Band Administration Office, complimented by a door-to-door data collection approach to capture members


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