1. T HE C ENTER FOR A GING IN P LACE Building Aging Friendly Communities Together

2. A BOUT THE C ENTER FOR A GING IN P LACE Growing non-profit 5013c organization Founded in 2007; operational in 2008 Supported by a grant from Helen Andrus Benedict Foundation Empowers older adults in the community Represents 9 communities in Westchester 940 members and growing!

3. P ARTICIPATING G ROUPS DeHaven-on-Hudson, Yonkers Gramatan Village, Bronxville At Home in Scarsdale Village At Home in Somers At Home on the Sound, Larchmont & Mamaroneck Staying Put in Rye and Environs Aging in Place in White Plains Tarrytown, It takes a Village New Rochelle Cares

4. W HAT WE DO Aging well is about having options for how and where you want to live. We promote the independence and well-being of residents who wish to remain in their communities as they grow older. Provide information and resources to empower communities, organizations and people who support the goals of aging in place. Work to ensure that aging in place membership programs can grow strong in our communities, take root quickly in others, and gain a permanent place in the American way of life.

5. W HAT WE OFFER Capacity building Peer to peer exchange Networking Best practices Community outreach Education & training Networking/guest speakers Monthly “Village Council”

6. W ESTCHESTER E XPERIENCE CAP + 9 programs in development since 2007; operational since 2008 940 members county wide Average # of members = 100; average age is 72+ Median Annual Membership Fee $375 for staff model ; $70 (range $30 to $100) Average operational budget $140K for paid staff model; $10K for volunteer model

7. W HAT W E ’ VE I NVESTED In Summary Time and energy For the past three years, volunteers across all programs and CAP contribute 66,000+ hours of time Market value of $1.5 million Money Conservatively - Board, volunteers, foundations and communities have donated more than $500K to AIP programs Major investment in Westchester County

8. W HAT W E ’ VE C ONTRIBUTED New Jobs Executive Directors & program coordinators Dollars – people staying at home are paying taxes Advocacy/policy development Referrals to area businesses Knowledge about aging well to members and the community Intellectual capital – volunteers and board members are highly educated and experienced

9. W HAT W E ’ VE C ONTRIBUTED New models and a best practices manual A new “aging services” network An alternative to retirement communities and long term care facilities

10. C REATING V ALUE Experience New roles/responsibilities lead to new skills, i.e. market research, volunteer recruitment, public speaking Insight About the lives of older people and our communities Friendships At a time in life when making new friends is not always so easy Meaning, purpose and structure Options for how people want to design their own futures!

11. B ENEFITS TO THE C OMMUNITY Happier residents will remain in the county Contribute to our economy and tax base Communities will be stronger People become more generative as they grow older highly-experienced, educated generation has a wealth of wisdom and experiences to share. Potential for lower health costs Rides to the doctor, friendly visits Job creation and development “Age wave” will generate need for new products and services

12. B ENEFITS TO THE INDIVIDUAL Aging well More and better lifestyle options Access to services that empower you to live safely and independently Social activities and engagement Friendship Single point of contact for information and referrals Cost effective lifestyle Peace of mind knowing friends and neighbors stand ready to help

13. T HINK ABOUT …. How we can partner together!

14. T HANK YOU ! centerforaginginplace.org Lois Steinberg (loissteinberg@optonline.net)loissteinberg@optonline.net