Photo Credit: David Hanson

In partnership with the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) we spoke to over 200 older residents about how to improve life for older adults in Fort Greene & Clinton Hill as we aim to create an Age-Friendly neighborhood. This could could mean anything from working with local businesses to ensure that aisles are wheelchair accessible, or to offer senior friendly fitness classes like chair yoga.

In addition, over 50 Myrtle Avenue businesses shared existing programs and discussed new ways to create a safe, inviting, engaging experience within their businesses for older customers.

As a result, thirty older adult residents have joined the Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Senior Advisory Council and will work with us to create and lead initiatives to address common concerns around safety, transportation, senior-friendly opportunities and better access to services.

Join us for our Community Forum: Improving the Neighborhood for Older Residents 

When: Monday, April 20th 2015
Time: 10-12pm
Where: Ingersoll Community Center, 177 Myrtle Avenue

MARP, NYAM, and the newly formed Senior Advisory Council will introduce the project, Age-Friendly Myrtle Avenue, and share what we learned and hear new ideas from forum participants.

RSVP here