Affording Aging
Affording Aging
The goal of Affording Aging is to ensure North Carolinians will have the means to effectively plan for their later stages of life. Plans include ensuring sufficient and sustainable financial provisions, while fostering avenues for personal growth and for the betterment of their communities.
Everyone deserves financial security as they grow older. We’re working to make aging affordable for all. These are key priorities, and the Workgroup and Subgroups collaborate to make the plans a reality.
- Expand employment and intergenerational opportunities
- Promote retirement savings
- Address ageism
- Reduce health insurance costs
- Explore free tuition benefits
- Strengthen and expand volunteer engagement opportunities
- Promote financial literacy and awareness of benefits/services
- Reestablish and expand PREPARE pre-retirement program
Join an Existing Subgroup
The Ageism and Engagement Subgroup is tasked with (1) Supporting older adults who want, or need, to continue working through inclusive employment practices; (2) Promoting entrepreneurship and flexible work options; (3) Encouraging intergenerational mentorship and succession planning in the workforce.
The Financial Planning and Education Subgroup is tasked with (2) Expanding access to financial planning tools, retirement resources, and fraud prevention programs; (2) Helping individuals prepare for long-term care costs before they become a crisis.
Missed the first round of subgroup selection? Subgroup leaders are still filling key representation gaps. If interested, email Divya.Venkataganesan@dhhs.nc.gov or Caylee.Weaver@dhhs.nc.gov.
Resources
Quarterly Webinar Presentation (July 2025)
AARP Article: Age Discrimination Costs the Nation $850 Billion
Books on Aging Trends Addressing Financial Security
AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities Booklet
Future Self Contest One Pager.pdf
Future Self Contest Pre-K-2nd Grade
Future Self Contest 3rd-5th Grade
Future Self Contest 6th-8th Grade
Future Self Contest 9th-12th Grade