a global exchange for positive aging jan hively, ph.d . passitonnetwork
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A Global Exchange for Positive Aging Jan Hively, Ph.D . www.passitonnetwork.org [email protected]. The old story of doom and gloom ... The world is aging , with Booming growth of people “ coming of age .” - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The old story of doom and gloom...• The world is aging, with Booming growth of people
“coming of age.”• Longevity is expanding, generating the huge
growth of people ages 85+• Overwhelming needs are
expanding, way beyond the capacity of service providers
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The 21st century story of innovation, creativity and hope...• We have growing knowledge about the assets
(strengths and capacities) of older adults• New technologies
support both lifelong independence and community access
• Older adults are organizing to care for themselves and each other
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The time is ripe for elders to step up and change the culture of aging worldwide,
guiding the shift from a needs-based consumer society to a collaborative society.
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The Pass It On Network is a peer-to-peer Internet platform for the free exchange of ideas and low-cost programs initiated by positive aging advocates worldwide. www.passitonnetwork.org
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The Story Behind It2007: First Positive Aging Conference, Florida• Jan Hively, PhD – Vital Aging Network,
SHiFT Network, Encore Purpose Prize Fellow• Moira Allan, International Journalist – 2Young2Retire
Europe, Le Cercle des Seniors Actifs
2009: Gerontology Conference, Paris“They’re talking down to us about us!
We can speak for ourselves!”
“We are the ones ”Plan for international network of older adult leaders
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2010 – 2012: EVAA European Voices for Active Aging
Conversations with older adults & civic
leaders-----
6 countries with World Café Europe,
European Commission funding & regional
partners
www.worldcafe.eu
Project funding from the European Union
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Prague Zivot 90Age Friendly Cities
Bonn BaSCivic Engagement
Bologna AIP2Work after 50+
London Age UKChanging the Perception of Aging
Bilbao InnobasqueSocial Innovation
Strasbourg 2Y2RWellness + Movement
EVAA Findings:
Engagement lifelong!
Meaningful work
Spreading innovations
Positive aging
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Response – Pass It On Network website -- 2013
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The goal is a vibrant Global Network• Free access to innovative, low cost programs on a
multi-lingual internet platform• Organized by and for older adults sharing their
strengths and know-how• To help themselves, each
other, and the community• Capitalizing on what
works and saving money
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Mutual Support - Project Examples:• Old ‘Up• AGE to age• Caring Collaboratives• Vital Communities Toolkit• Aging Your Way
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Meaningful Work - Project Examples:• SHiFT Network• Make>SHiFT• Men in Sheds• Midternships• Encore Action Networks
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Lifelong Learning – Project Examples:• Project Renewment• Lifework after Retirement• Wisdom Circles• Boomers and Beyond• Little Free Libraries• Advocacy Leadership for
Positive Aging
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We Offer a Worldwide Leadership Network:• International Coordinator – Moira Allan, Paris• Advisors - leaders of the global Positive Aging
movement, led by Jan Hively, PhD• Country Liaisons – spreading programs for Positive
Aging in their native language to and from active aging leaders and partner organizations
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Country LiaisonsOrganizers from 33 European countries plus Russia, South Africa, Argentina, Australia, Japan, China, India, Canada, and the U.S.
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Who Benefits:• Older adults – gain inspiration and confidence –
“I could do that!”• Partner organizations – outreach for follow up• Service Providers – gain informed consumers and
allies for wellness• Investors – gain
access to worldwide network of older adult leaders
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Requirements for Success and Expansion:• Culture shift – encouraging older adults to shift
from passive consumers to proactive participants• Universal access and use of technology• Investors/sponsors with similar values who see a
strong vested interest in supporting the exchangePass It On is unique – as a networkby older adults, for older adults.
We are ripe for an investor organization to adopt and take to scale.
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Short term needs:Annual funding from investors:
Platform development $ 10,000 (interactive website, social media)Full-time Coordinator $ 36,000Country Liaisons and Advisors $ 40,000 (communications, travel) ________
$ 86,000Contacts to help meet 2015 goals:
• Increase Country Liaisons to 50• Increase innovative programs to 100• Support for upgrading website, social media, development
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Scaling up strategies:• Barnacling • Training• Adapting
“The answer has to come from grassroots initiatives not requiring government structure or massive funding. The Pass It On Network is an outstanding model for the new catalysts for innovation that draw from grassroots, peer-to-peer energy and are technology enabled.” Richard Adler
www.passitonnetwork.org