We are pleased to present this report summarizing the results of a 2018 survey of nearly 2,000 older Brooklynites and outlining a series of recommendations to improve their quality of life. This is the first important step in Age-friendly Brooklyn, a joint effort between the Brooklyn Borough President's Office and The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), to ensure that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy and contribute to the borough. of CUNY, and Pam Brier of Hunter College. With strong

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... community partners, including the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, the Brooklyn Community Foundation, and the Brooklyn Public Library, we are committed to using the information collected to build an even better, more equitable Brooklyn where young and old can live healthy and meaningful lives. We look forward to working together with residents, service providers, arts and cultural institutions, local businesses, and many others to achieve this vision.