Aging Alone Together program presented to Ossining trustees as Westchester expansion
A Westchester program that helps 'solo agers' plan for aging was presented to Ossining trustees; staff and the presenter said the six‑week course and alumni network have reached communities across Westchester and nationally.
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Julie Meslin, the Westchester coordinator for the Aging Alone Together program, told trustees the six‑week course offers tools, strategies and peer connection for people 60 and over who expect to make future decisions independently. Meslin said about 1,800 people have taken the course nationally since June 2021 and that program evaluations report high self‑efficacy: "79 percent of participants reported feeling more empowered to make life planning decisions," she said.
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