Are You Ready? Are you ready to address the financial, health and policy concerns that you face as 50 year-old woman taking care of yourself, children, parents and/or a spouse? Are the members of your community ready?

The Are You Ready Academy is designed to provide tools and resources from a grassroots level to support African American women who are preparing for life as they age or currently dealing with the aging process. The program includes components for preventative measures during each specific life stage, in addition to immediate support and services for the 50+ community. The Academy is targeted to designated chapters geographically aligned with AARP’s priority areas (Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami and New York).

The program helps prepare African-American women age 50 and older to address critical issues in their life such as health, wellness and financial stability. The Academy implements a two-pronged program that addresses issues of self readiness and caregiver readiness. Focal points of the program include:

• Exercise and diet programs
• Disease preventative care information
• Resources for preparing for retirement
• Health/Life insurance guides and information
• Health care reform education
• Caregiving, support systems and tools
• Financial planning options for self and family
• Support for current retirees
•  Time and money management for self and family
• Grandparenting support and resources