Challenges

However, challenges exist for older adults living in the greater Oxford area who plan to age in place in their current home or in this community. Older adults facing the most intensive struggles include those needing in-home assistance, family caregivers who need respite and support, those of moderate and extreme financial need who require affordable housing options, those who are alone, those who do not drive, and those who need employment. These challenges include:

• Economy and culture driven by Miami University student population and visitors

• Student housing demands inflate the market rate, dominate walkable locations, and result in limited housing options to meet the needs of older adults.

• Oxford’s remote location in Butler County makes access to regional and county resources, and non-student retail difficult.

• Shortage of locally-based home care workers and difficulty finding home care workers willing to travel to Oxford.

• Oxford is car dependent, making non-drivers subject to isolation