RLHPF Confrence Booklet 2020 Final - Flipbook - Page 1
Eleeza Babaknia | University of Southern California
IMPROVING SENIOR SAFETY AND HEALTH OUTCOMES
IMPROVING SENIOR SAFETY AND HEALTH OUTCOMES
SAFE ROUTES FOR SENIORS IN UNINCORPORATED LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
PLACE Program
Background
As people age in unincorporated Los Angeles communities,
it is vital to implement policies and programs that promote
safe,
walkable
streets
for
all
populations,
namely
those
that are more vulnerable (ie; seniors age 65+).
Exposure
to
safe
walking
environments
quality of life through increased levels of physical activity
upgraded
pedestrian
access
to
senior
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
PLACE Program
From 2010 to 2030, LA’s population of people over 65 is
expected to nearly double, from 1.1 million to 2.1 million.
Seniors in Los Angeles are overrepresented in fatal
and serious pedestrian crash data.
provides
opportunity to improve social determinants of health and
and
SAFE ROUTES FOR SENIORS IN UNINCORPORATED LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Goals of Implementing Safe Routes For Seniors
serving
facilities.
Education and
Awareness
Strategies for Implementation of Policy Change for Positive
Environmental and Health Behavior utcomes
Safety Walk Audits
Partnerships
Senior Surveys
Collaborating with local stakeholders & partnering up with local communitybased organizations aims to maximize awareness and advocacy.
This aims to improve senior participation through disseminating important
health information for education and creating a deeper sense of community
engaagement.
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Infrastructure
and
Safety
Outreach
and
Inclusion
The recommended course of action
for the County of Los Angeles is to
take both preemptive and
preventative measures to provide
viable alternatives, both physical
and educational.
The County should follow the City of
San Francisco's model.
Walkability
Comfort
Accessibility
Safe
Routes For
Seniors
Safety
Sustainability
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Randall Lewis Health Policy Fellowship
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