GREATER RICHMOND AGE WAVE READINESS

TOOLKIT

Objective

To develop an Age Wave Readiness Toolkit to empower individuals to take ownership of their own aging and community engagement, as well as, provide a mechanism to build broader awareness of resources available across the region. This work includes: identifying evidenced-based or practice-based content, sources for content, methods of dissemination and product development.

Vetting the Resources

Regional information (inclusive of all PD15) Benefits the individual (elders and caregivers) and is person-centered.

At least 12 months in existence. Contents without an expiration date. Responds to a Community Need or

Opportunity Supports positive and optimal aging. Vetted by the Committee (for relevance and

appropriateness) Evidence-based materials

In Short…

These resources support the 80/20 rule. 80% of elders are doing a FABULOUS job of aging. They are independent, engaged, active and loving life. The following resources can support increasing that number to

100%

Information and Referral

Senior Navigator 2-1-1 Va Virginia Access Lift Caregiving Senior Connections Eldercare Locator

Profiles in Optimal Aging

Sharon Brewer

The Tools in Sharon’s ToolKit

Health Education and Health Care : Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Richmond

CATCH Healthy Habits: Senior Connections

Growing Younger Program: YMCA of Greater Richmond

Lifelong Learning: Senior Center of Greater Richmond

Norbert Hamm

The Tools in Norbert’s Tool Kit

Home Rehabilitation: Project Homes

Educational Webinars on Optimal Aging: VCU Department of Gerontology

Safe Driver Program: AARP of Virginia

Elder Employment and Career Services: Senior Connections

Barbara Gray

The Tools in Barbara’s Tool Kit

Friendship Cafes: Senior Connections

Lifelong Learning: Osher Center at University of Richmond/Virginia Center on Aging’s Roads Scholar Program

Check out a business before doing business: Better Business Bureau of Greater Richmond

Safe Driving Program: AARP/Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health

Gloria Johnson

The Tools in Gloria’s Tool Kit

Caregiver Resources: Lift Caregiving

Retired Senior Volunteer Program: Senior Connections

Group and Individual Volunteerism: Hands On Greater Richmond

Elder Advocacy: AARP of Virginia

Tool Kit Contact Information

AARP of Virginia Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Richmond Senior Connections, Capital Area Agency on Aging Senior Center of Greater Richmond YMCA of Greater Richmond Project Homes VCU Department of Gerontology Virginia Center on Aging Osher Center at University of Richmond Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health Better Business Bureau of Greater Richmond