The statistics are alarming: older adults 65 and older are the fastest-growing segment of our nation’s homeless, and the number of homeless older adults is forecasted to triple by 2030. Currently, 60%+ of Americans of all ages live paycheck to paycheck and struggle to afford housing, food, and healthcare services.

Driven by her personal experience with her great-grandmother, Tess, Monica Eastway witnessed the challenges Tess faced when she was placed in a skilled nursing facility without access to nature, fresh air, gardens, or her beloved dog. This fueled Monica’s determination to make a positive change in the elder care system. It’s time for a new approach to living and care. In this webinar, we’ll:

• delve into an impactful, nature-inspired, age-integrated, elder-centered, and resident-sustained model designed to enhance quality of life and well-being for all ages—and the very ecosystems that sustain us—the Eco Generation Park Model.
• discover how intergenerational living, working, and learning foster a sense of belonging, purpose, and mutual support across different generations while eradicating ageism.
• learn how to implement this innovative housing and care model into your day-to-day life.
• uncover the potential of elder-centered care and how neighborhood-based supportive services may reduce the need for costly acute care.
• empower individuals and communities with a groundbreaking approach to living and care.
• address the issues of homelessness and financial struggles among older adults and individuals of all ages and the loss of biodiversity in our natural landscapes.
• Gain knowledge and tools to co-create a more sustainable and fulfilling life for yourself and your community. You can be part of a movement that will revolutionize how we approach care and housing.

Monica Eastway, an eco-gerontologist and educator, is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to optimize the health promotion potential of their physical, social, and natural environments.