New York’s aging population is increasing demand for healthcare, housing, transportation, and social services, exposing gaps in coordination and access across communities. This conversation will examine how New York can build a more age-ready system through cross-sector planning, with speakers exploring demographic trends, policy and service gaps, and opportunities to better align long-term care, housing, workforce, and equity strategies.

As New York’s aging population grows, families face rising long-term care costs, fragmented coverage, and limited planning tools, increasing pressure on public systems and private markets.  This panel brings together policymakers, health leaders, and insurance experts to discuss gaps in aging finance, including Medicaid and Medicare design, supplemental coverage, caregiver support, and new long-term care financing models aimed at improving affordability and sustainability.

Aging in place in New York City is increasingly affected by housing costs, transportation access, and neighborhood design. Older adults often face displacement, inaccessible infrastructure, and limited supportive housing options.  This discussion will explore affordable senior housing, aging-friendly infrastructure, and mobility systems that support independence, while addressing coordination between housing, transit, and local agencies to reduce disparities across neighborhoods and boroughs.

Social isolation and mental health challenges among older New Yorkers continue to grow, especially for those living alone or lacking community support. Housing instability, limited digital access, caregiving strain, and transportation barriers often worsen these issues.  This session will examine how NYC agencies, healthcare systems, and community organizations are expanding mental health services, caregiver support, community programming, and digital inclusion to reduce isolation and improve well-being.