Affording Aging
Register for our July Quarterly Webinar
Affording Aging
July 24,10:00-11:30 a.m.
Guest Speakers: Bob Blancato (Matz, Blancato & Associates)
This is a great opportunity to understand where the work is headed, how to get involved, and how policy and systems are being shaped across North Carolina to support aging across the lifespan. If you have any questions about the quarterly meetings and forthcoming quarterly progress reports, reach out to Divya Venkataganesan, divya.venkataganesan@dhhs.nc.gov and Caylee Weaver, Caylee.weaver@dhhs.nc.gov
Affording Aging
Goal:
North Carolinians will have the means to effectively plan for their later stages of life, ensuring sufficient and sustainable financial provisions, fostering avenues for personal growth and advancement, and actively contributing their knowledge and expertise to the betterment of their communities. This workgroup addresses financial planning, personal growth opportunities, and community engagement for aging individuals.
Subgroups (2)
- Ageism and Engagement
- Financial Planning and Education
Key Recommendations (4)
Ageism and Engagement (Potential of Older Adults Priority)
- Support older adults who want or need to continue working through inclusive employment practices.
- Promote entrepreneurship and flexible work options.
- Encourage intergenerational mentorship and succession planning in the workforce.
Financial Planning and Education (Potential of Older Adults Priority)
- Expand access to financial planning tools, retirement resources, and fraud prevention programs.
Help individuals prepare for long-term care costs before they become a crisis.
How to Get Involved
This workgroup is ideal for:
- Employers and workforce boards
- Financial institutions
- Retirement and benefit advocates
- Public benefits navigators
- Entrepreneurs and small business support networks
You can:
- Co-develop outreach on saving and planning
- Pilot flexible workplace practices
- Partner on campaigns for older worker retention
Advocate for affordable caregiving policies at the state level
Want to join a subgroup?
Contact Divya Venkataganesan and Caylee Weaver to express your interest. Financial experts, rural community lenders, and employer coalitions are especially encouraged.
