Photo credit: Julia Xanthos Liddy, 2019

Aging in New York

Brookdale works to improve the lives of older adults in New York City and State through research, policy, and advocacy initiatives. Our experts testify and present recommendations before the NYC Council, present our research at conferences, and collaborate with other organizations to support initiatives that address the needs and well-being of New Yorkers of all ages. Executive director Ruth Finkelstein holds multiple leadership roles on New York Governor Hochul’s Master Plan for Aging. Visit our publications and filter by Aging in New York.

Research

Improving the Targeting of Health Messaging for Older Adults

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Ruth Finkelstein

rf1132@hunter.cuny.edu

Uptake of vaccinations and other health promotion activities is lower than it should be among older adults. Different groups have different motivations for and barriers to use of health services. This study involved focus groups with six distinct groups of older adults. Read More

Policy

A Bold Agenda on Aging for the Future Leadership of New York City

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christian gonzález-rivera

cg3017@hunter.cuny.edu

Brookdale and LiveOn NY present more than 100 recommendations for how our city’s leaders can make New York a better place to age. Read More

Demonstration Projects & Evaluation

New York City Creative Aging Initiative

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Ruth Finkelstein

rf1132@hunter.cuny.edu

SU-CASA is the largest publicly funded arts engagement program for older adults in the country. This City Council-funded program brings teaching artists to more than 200 senior centers across NYC. Brookdale was part of a coalition seeking to strengthen and advance SU-CASA and improve older New Yorkers’ access to quality arts education. Read More

Students / Education

Age-Friendly University

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Ruth Finkelstein

rf1132@hunter.cuny.edu

The Age-Friendly University network is made up of colleges and other higher education institutions around the world that have committed to a set of principles to encourage the participation and contributions of older adults. Hunter College was one of the first public institutions in the U.S. to join this global network. Read More