It’s not easy growing older in New York City, especially during COVID. However, there are many organizations that support the efforts of older adults, myself included, to live safely and with dignity. Here are a few of my favorites. Many of these groups also have volunteer activities which is so important during the pandemic. Additionally, many activities are now offered on line over platforms such as Zoom or on the phone. You can find art and exercise classes, lectures, discussion groups, and religious services.
Aging Connect: Offers services and support to senior New Yorkers and their caregivers and volunteer activities. Call them at 212-AGING-NYC
Carter Burden Network: Check out their network of services, advocacy, arts and culture, health and wellness and volunteer programs. Phone: 21- 879-7400 or https://www.carterburdennetwork.org
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House: Operates two Senior Centers on the Upper East Side: the Center@Lenox Hill Neighbood House and the Senior Center at Saint Peter’s Church. Check them outat www.lenoxhill.org or call them at 212-218-0316.
LiveOn NY’s Benefits Outreach: Free and confidential benefit screenings and assistance for benefits such as SNAP to purchase food, SCRIE to freeze rent, Medicare Savings Program, which covers the cost of Medicare Part B. Info can be obtained through [email protected] or https://www.liveon-ny.or
National Council on Aging: Take a look at their Resource Guide for Older Adults available at https://www.ncoa.org/ncoa+acf/covid-19-resources-for-older-adults/. It contains info on handling stress, access food, and get care during the pandemic.
Search and Care: Serves the 60 plus population with free, comprehensive and personal social work for seniors living in Yorkville, Carnegie Hill, and East Harlem. Check out their website: www.searchandcare.org or call 212-289-5300
Senior Planet: powered by Older Adults Technology Services, OATS harnesses technology to change the aging process. It offers courses, programs and activities to help older adults learn new skills, save money, get in shape and make new friends: https://seniorplanet.org
Aging Connect: Offers services and support to senior New Yorkers and their caregivers and volunteer activities. Call them at 212-AGING-NYC
Carter Burden Network: Check out their network of services, advocacy, arts and culture, health and wellness and volunteer programs. Phone: 21- 879-7400 or https://www.carterburdennetwork.org
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House: Operates two Senior Centers on the Upper East Side: the Center@Lenox Hill Neighbood House and the Senior Center at Saint Peter’s Church. Check them outat www.lenoxhill.org or call them at 212-218-0316.
LiveOn NY’s Benefits Outreach: Free and confidential benefit screenings and assistance for benefits such as SNAP to purchase food, SCRIE to freeze rent, Medicare Savings Program, which covers the cost of Medicare Part B. Info can be obtained through [email protected] or https://www.liveon-ny.or
National Council on Aging: Take a look at their Resource Guide for Older Adults available at https://www.ncoa.org/ncoa+acf/covid-19-resources-for-older-adults/. It contains info on handling stress, access food, and get care during the pandemic.
Search and Care: Serves the 60 plus population with free, comprehensive and personal social work for seniors living in Yorkville, Carnegie Hill, and East Harlem. Check out their website: www.searchandcare.org or call 212-289-5300
Senior Planet: powered by Older Adults Technology Services, OATS harnesses technology to change the aging process. It offers courses, programs and activities to help older adults learn new skills, save money, get in shape and make new friends: https://seniorplanet.org
