Enhancing the Resilience and Disaster Preparedness of Older Adults: Research and Intervention Efforts in New York State

Join us as we explore findings and initiatives related to climate and pandemic disasters, how it impacts older adults in NYS, and what we can do about it. NYAM's Elana Kieffer will provide an overview of the just-published report "Strengthening Community Resilience", which examines community resilience and the experiences of older adults in NYC during COVID-19. Danielle Arigoni will then provide a case study from her new book, "Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation". Finally,  from AARP NY's Robyn Haberman we will learn how to prepare for future weather disasters from the AARP Disaster Resilience Tool Kit.

Speakers

Elana Kieffer

Elana Kieffer is the Director of NYAM’s Center for Healthy Aging. She has over 15 years of experience working in a wide range of older adult services, with a focus on project management, program development, and sales and marketing. Elana has an MBA from the Heller School at Brandeis University.

Robyn Michele Haberman

Robyn Michele Haberman is an Associate State Director of Community Engagement at AARP NY. She leads AARP’s Age Friendly and Livable Communities work in the state and develops programming for members and guests in the Upstate East region. She also works with volunteers and community partners on issues important to the 50+ population.

Danielle Arigoni

Danielle Arigoni is an urban planner and community resilience expert.  She currently serves as Managing Director for Policy and Solutions at National Housing Trust, and is author of Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation (Island Press) which explores the impacts of climate change on people over 65 and the need for community-scale solutions to reduce risk for all. Previously, Danielle served in leadership positions at AARP, HUD and EPA, and holds a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University.