Founded in 1975, JABA is Central Virginia’s leading provider of information and services for seniors
Our mission is to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.
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2020 Plan
Aging in Community
Learn about the 2020 Plan and find out ways to be involved - or ways you may already be involved - in creating a great community for all ages!
Mission, goals and planning for the future
Our mission is to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.
We strive to do that with a variety of services, and by providing information useful to elders and their families.
But we recognize that the need for these services, as well as some services we may not yet have considered, is likely to increase as the "Baby Boom" generation progresses steadily toward what was once considered "old age." In short, we know that seniors aren't what they used to be, and we're planning to be ready.
2020 Plan: Aging in Community
The 2020 Plan represents a major effort by community members within the Thomas Jefferson Planning District to make our community a great place to age. The 2020 Plan won a prestigious “Livable Communities for All Ages Award” in 2005. Over 85 organizations and 500 individuals collaborated to develop the plan, and many more are involved in the implementation. Click on the links below to view the entire plan or the executive summary, or you can see our overview of the different aspects of the plan. You can also check out the What's happening section below to find ways to learn about progress, partnerships and participation – especially how YOU can be involved in making OUR community a great place for ALL ages!
To view the full 2020 plan, click here.
To view the executive summary, click here
Above right: at a Summer, 2005 conference, UVA officials shared their work on "Mapping the Landscape of Aging" in Virginia.
If you would like to contact JABA for anything regarding the 2020 Plan, please contact Karen Beiber:
Phone: (434) 817-5224
Fax: (434) 817-5230
E-mail: (click here)
What's happening with the plan?
In this section you will find the community members and organizations involved with the plan and the most current activities. Please continue to check back to see what’s new and how you can become involved as a partner, or contact Karen Beiber for more information.
2020 Steering Committee
Members of the steering committee meet quarterly to direct the implementation process of the plan. Click Here to view current membership.
Alliance Task Group
The Alliance Task Group is currently working on developing an “Age Friendly” certification program to work with local businesses to assist them in making their stores and services more “user friendly” to all – from strollers to walkers and wheelchairs.
Intergenerational advocacy council for 2020 (I-ACT)
For successful implementation of the 2020 Plan it is essential that community partners advance its recommendations locally and statewide. This advocacy will be most meaningful and persuasive when decision-makers hear from community members directly impacted by the issues addressed in the plan. To learn more about the activities of I-ACT and to become involved click here.
2020 update event task group
Work on the 2020 Plan began with the 2001 Vision on Aging conference, with other significant stepping stones being the 2003 unveiling of the 2020 Plan document, and the 2005 White House Conference on Aging Designated Event. Planning is underway for an update event in March of 2007 to share progress on the plan and engage community members in the future of Aging in Community.
2020 plan e-Newsletter
A quarterly newsletter will provide updates on 2020 Plan activities as well as information about Aging in Community issues. To subscribe to the free newsletter (click here).
2020 plan: Aging in community- purpose, vision, and focus areas
2020 Plan Purpose (click here)
2020 Plan Vision (click here)
2020 Plan Focus Areas
- Promoting Coordinated and Accessible Healthcare (click here)
- Supporting Maximum Independance and Lifelong Health and Support to Family Caregivers (click here)
- Offering Choices - Affordable Living Options for Seniors and Support to Family Caregivers (click here)
- Designing Communities to Enhance Quality of Life (click here)
- Fostering Vibrant Engagement in Life (click here)
- Strengthening Caring Communities Through Active Citizenship (click here)
- Strengthening Intergenerational Connections (click here)
Statement of Purpose
We will work together to make the Jefferson Area the best place in the country to age. We will accomplish this by developing responsive health and support service systems; coordinating land use and transportation planning; expanding educational, employment, cultural, and recreational resources; and promoting active, caring and inclusive communities. In our planning, we will incorporate and promote respect for individual autonomy, informed decision-making, and empowerment of older adults.
We will strive to develop sustainable intergenerational communities so that older adults may contribute to the wellbeing of all generations and live with maximum health, independence, security and overall quality of life. We believe that building communities that are good for elders will benefit people of all ages.
Vision
The 2020 Plan calls on the planning district to:
- Support the ability of older adults to age with dignity, grace, and maximum health and independence for a positive quality of life in their chosen residence.
- Develop an age-friendly, comprehensive continuum of affordable health services for older people regardless of income, cultural heritage, location, health status or level of functioning.
- Create and foster an active, caring and welcoming community that promotes respect, diversity, and inclusion of all ages and cultures.
- Create a use of land that seamlessly integrates public spaces, vibrant private enterprise, and people of all ages in safe, affordable, enjoyable communities.
- Increase the ability of people of all ages to meet the challenges and opportunities of later life.
- Encourage input from diverse groups in developing resources and assure that older adults are involved in decisions that affect them.
- Ensure that older adults have meaningful opportunities to share their knowledge and skills with all generations.
- Create and enhance opportunities for enjoyable participation in life.
The 2020 Plan: Aging in Community is a community-wide partnership within the Thomas Jefferson Area Planning District, which consists of the city of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.
Current 2020 Steering Committee Memebers
Sarah Altoff, Senior Center, Inc.
Dr. Majd Alwan, Medical Automation Research Center, UVa
Faye Arnold, Charlottesville Resident, JABA Ethics Commiteee
Karen Beiber, JABA
Steve Blickstein, Retired Corporate Communications
Louise Bodenstein, Care Advantage Plus
Sue Dwoskin, Albemarle County Department of Social Services
Gretchen Ellis, Commission on Children and Families
Lionel Fernandez, Retired Public Health Service
Kathy Fletcher, Senior Services Director, UVa Health Systems
Ruth Hanft, Retired, Adjunct Professor at JMU
Satyendra Huja, JABA Board
Laura Humbertson, Patient & Family Education, UVa
Connie Jorgensen, MACCA
Mark Kastan, The Colonnades
Dorothy Lambert, Retired Marketing Professional
Dr. Richard Linsdey, Retired Geriatrician
Peter Loach, Piedmont Housing Alliance
Jeanne McCusker, Home Instead Senior Care
Fr. Henry Minich, JABA Ethics Commitee
Jon Nafziger, United Way
Jenny Oliver, Charlottesville/Albemarle Mental Health Association
Ellen Phipps, Alzheimer’s Association
Dr. Mary Preston, Geriatrician, Medical Director, UVa
Harold Rothstein, Alliance for Interfaith Ministries
Sally Thomas, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
Gordon Walker, JABA
Bill Wanner, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission
Flo Weierbach, UVa School of Nursing, Doctoral Student
Upcoming I-ACT events
Check back soon for updates!
Make A Difference
Your monetary donation to JABA, Inc. could make all the difference to Charlottesville and Central Virginia elders, and the caregivers who assist them. Please consider donating today! You can also arrange for a regular monthly payment plan for your convenience. [Click here] for more information
In addition, JABA has numerous volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. [Volunteer page]
