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THE CENTER FOR AGING IN PLACE
Building Aging Friendly Communities Together
ABOUT THE CENTER FOR AGING IN PLACE
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!
PARTICIPATING GROUPS 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
WHAT 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.
WHAT WE OFFER
Capacity building Peer to peer exchange Networking Best practices Community outreach Education & training Networking/guest
speakers Monthly “Village
Council”
WESTCHESTER EXPERIENCE
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
WHAT WE’VE INVESTED
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
WHAT WE’VE CONTRIBUTED
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
WHAT WE’VE CONTRIBUTED
New models and a best practices manual A new “aging services” network An alternative to retirement communities and
long term care facilities
CREATING VALUE
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!
BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY
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
BENEFITS 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
THINK ABOUT….
How we can partner together!
THANK YOU!centerforaginginplace.org
Lois Steinberg ([email protected])