"The Older Dominion Partnership will help elevate the importance of age wave preparedness as a critically important long-term business issue." <strong>Jim Dunn</strong>, Former President and CEO, Greater Richmond Chamber "Creating a community that is good for seniors is good for all generations, but we need to start now as solutions will take time to plan and implement." <strong>Gordon Walker</strong>, CEO, Jefferson Area Board for Aging "Aging Boomers will change forever what it is like to grow old in Virginia. The Older Dominion Partnership provides a glimpse into this future." <strong>Tom Silvestri</strong>, President & Publisher, Richmond Times-Dispatch "It is time to sound the alarm! We must act now to have the needed time to meet the needed demand in geriatric physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals." <strong>Dr. Richard Lindsay</strong>, Former Head of the Div. of Geriatrics, UVA Health Sciences Ctr. <strong>Helen Cockrell</strong>, Executive Director of the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, discusses the challenges ahead at the ODP kickoff meeting.

Age Wave Resources

"Every generation needs a new revolution." - Thomas Jefferson

 

 


ODP Fall Meeting

In case you missed it, on November 5, 2009, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Older Dominion Partnership had a membership-wide meeting at the Richmond Times-Dispatch's headquarters. About 100 people discussed the ODP's efforts, its progress and hopes for the future.  For meeting materials and downloads click here.

Silvestri facilitating discussion


Stand Up if You Want this Initiative!

Boomer Engagement Forum Spontaneously Turns into Strategic Non-Profit Initiative.

How to engage Boomer volunteers is one of the hottest topics being discussed in age-wave planning circles across the country, as it was at the "Symposium on Boomer Engagement" at Virginia Commonwealth University last week. A call from an audience member brought the attendees to their feet. Read more on the results of the Symposium on Boomer Engagement.

 

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First, Start with the FactsDr. Richard Lindsay

A critical first step in preparing for Virginia's age wave is building a statewide database about the elderly. Septuagenarian Dick Lindsay is spear-heading the effort for the ODP. Read more on Dr. Lindsay and the Shared Database.

A Message from the GovernorGov. Tim Kaine

Watch a video of Governor Timothy Kaine welcoming attendees to the first Virginia Forum on Age Wave Planning, held in May, 2009. The event was designed to help community leaders across Virginia prepare for the dramatic demographic change anticipated for the nation, the Commonwealth and many of our localities -- the doubling of the 65+ population from roughly 10% today to 20% of the population by 2030. More information on the Virginia Forum on Age Wave Planning.

Volunteer Vanguard

gold starThe ODP runs almost exclusively on volunteer power.

Work Group: Civic Engagement
Number of Hours: 451

Achievement: Realized the First-ever Richmond Symposium on Boomer Engagement, The Future Wave of Volunteerism, March 26, 2009

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