The Carter Burden Center for the Aging Inc

“Management reviewed a draft of the form 990 with the audit/executive committee and provided edits to the tax preparer. After this process was performed, the form 990 was sent to the full board of directors prior to being filed with the IRS.”

“The organization has a board approved conflicts of interest policy. Each board member must fill out an annual declaration stating they had no conflicts or identifying the nature of their interest party transactions.”

“Each year, the executive committee reviews comparable salaries based on a recognized study and reviews the performance of the executive director to determine if the existing salary falls within these ranges. After a deliberation of this matter, a new proposed salary and benefit package is voted on.”

“Financial statements are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Health and Wellness Program: CBNs Health and Wellness program leverages multi-sectoral partnerships, evidence-based programming, and pilot projects to improve the health and wellbeing of older adults and contribute to best practice in aging services. In FY 2021, CBN concluded its federally funded nutritional innovation grant in partnership with the Rockefeller University Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Clinical Directors Network. After implementing the DASH eating plan in congregate meals at two of its senior centers, providing nutrition and blood pressure education, and facilitating ongoing blood pressure monitoring, participants achieved a mean decrease of 4.41mm Hg in systolic blood pressure at month one of the intervention, which is considered a clinically significant outcome in reducing cardiovascular risk. Health education was especially vital in FY 2021 as seniors expressed concerns around COVID-19 and associated health challenges. Working with partners such as Lenox Hill Hospital - Northwell Health, Hospital for Special Surgery, NY Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, and Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, CBN offered expert-led virtual town halls and presentations on COVID-19, vaccines, and reopening anxiety, as well as broader health issues including chronic pain, natural care, immune health, stress management, and Alzheimers disease and dementia. In FY 2021, CBN served 143 unique clients through health education workshops and 52 unique clients through nutrition education workshops. On September 22, 2020 CBN held its second annual Older Adults Falls Prevention Symposium in partnership with NY Presbyterian/Weill Cornell. The virtual symposium had 159 attendees including seniors, senior service providers, injury prevention professionals, and government officials, and focused on best practices and innovations in falls prevention. Through a grant from the NY Foundation for Eldercare, CBN also initiated a partnership with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai to provide remote balance assessments to seniors to reduce their risk of falls. Virtual and in-person fitness classes supported seniors in improving strength, balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health, while helping them stay active during the pandemic. Classes included Zumba, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Chair Dance. Evidence-based classes such as Tai Chi for Arthritis supported falls prevention efforts. In FY 2021, CBN served 130 unique clients through fitness classes and 16 unique clients through evidence-based programs. Recognizing the importance of vaccination for seniors health outcomes as well as the safe reopening of our city and CBN programs, CBNs health and wellness department offered responsive services in FY 2021 to connect older adults to the COVID-19 vaccine. Through a grant from the Robin Hood Foundation, CBN implemented a vaccine coordination program to provide culturally responsive vaccine outreach and education, and appointment scheduling assistance. Through community and healthcare partnerships, CBN also offered vaccine popup sites, mobile units, and senior-targeted opportunities. Through the project, in FY 2021, CBN:Conducted outreach to 2,000 CBN seniorsProvided vaccine information and education to 1,235 CBN seniorsOf the CBN seniors receiving information and education, 90% were vaccinated Provided vaccine appointment scheduling assistance to 300 CBN seniorsHosted a popup vaccination site on Roosevelt Island with Walgreens and the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association, vaccinating over 1,200 people OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Volunteer Services Program: CBNs dedicated network of volunteers bring valuable skills and unparalleled care to the thousands of clients we serve each year. While CBN limited in-person volunteer opportunities due to the pandemic, our volunteers continued to provide responsive services to support our 11 programs. In FY 2021, 275 volunteers provided 1,500 hours of service. Virtual volunteer opp”