Helping Black Women at Age 50 and Beyond

This fall, The Links, Inc., and AARP will roll out a new national initiative called “Are You Ready?” The program will help prepare African American women ages 50+ to address critical issues in their lives, such as health, wellness and financial stability.

The program has two tracks — self-empowerment and caregiver empowerment. Program participants will learn about health reform, relevant policy changes and opportunities that affect them.

 “Are You Ready?” will build knowledge in 10 vital areas:

• Exercise and diet

• Disease prevention

• Health insurance and life insurance

• Health care reform and education

• Caregiving support systems and tools

• Financial planning options

• Time and money management

• Retirement planning

• Support for the retired and the elderly

• Grandparenting

Together we need to think ahead — and take the steps to stay healthy and financially secure. For more information about this program, send us an e-mail at BlackCommunity@aarp.org. The program is expected to debut in September 2010.