Housing
The ability to safely age in one's home and community continues to be a key area of commitment for AFIC. In line with national data, 95% of Central Ohio residents over the age of 50 report it is important to age in their home (CORAA, 2021). AFIC has demonstrated this commitment through support for the Columbus Aging While Homeless Study (CAWHS) to understand the experiences of unhoused older adults. AFIC has continued to move forward strategies identified in the AFIC community report, Older Adults and Property Taxes: Findings and Recommendations in Franklin County (2022) and is a member of the Franklin County Property Tax Assistance Program Board. AFIC was intralingual to bring Nesterly, an intergenerational home sharing platform, to Central Ohio.
Highlights
Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano has partnered with the Age-Friendly Innovation Center at The Ohio State University’s College of Social Work to produce a report that concludes older homeowners face significant financial burdens to paying their property taxes and remaining in their homes.
WOSU Columbus Neighborhoods: Intergenerational Living
We take a look at housing issues facing aging members of the Columbus community. Discover innovative ideas for intergenerational living and more.