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.

 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

 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%

 Senior Navigator  Va  Virginia Access  Lift Caregiving  Senior Connections  Eldercare Locator

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

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

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

Caregiver Resources: Lift Caregiving Retired Senior Volunteer Program: Senior Connections Group and Individual Volunteerism: Hands On Greater Richmond Elder Advocacy: AARP of Virginia

 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