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• The Job of an Assisted Living Activity Director • Programs to Maintain an Active Mind and Body • Summer Health Concerns for the Elderly
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Chapin Home for the Aging Celebrating longevity is nothing new for Chapin Home for the Aging who has been serving the community with care and compassion for three centuries. Founded in 1869, shortly after the Civil War, by Mrs. Edwin Chapin, Chapin Home’s original location was in Manhattan and then served at two locations in Queens. It moved to Jamaica, Queens in 1912 and is still serving the New York City / Long Island Community. Chapin Home’s philosophy, throughout its history, has been to provide the aging men and women who have come to live here a true home, where they may find the serenity and security that have always been envisioned as essential and appropriate to the latter part of life. Our staff of dedicated professionals is committed to providing the highest level of quality care and nurturing environment for both residents and families.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed a Star Rating System to provide consumers with an easy way to search for nursing homes that provide quality of care. Proudly, Chapin Home was just awarded the coveted 5-star rating with an overall rating of Much Above Average where 5 stars were given in Overall Quality, Health Inspection and Quality Measures categories for data reported through 12/31/17. In 2019, Chapin Home for the Aging will celebrate its 150th anniversary. In its 150 years, Chapin has grown into a 220-bed skilled nursing facility and an adult day health care center while maintaining its commitment of quality care and quality life for elders in need. If you wish to learn more about Chapin or would like to schedule a tour, please call us at (718) 739-2523 or visit our website at www.chapinhome.org
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• Exploring the Job of an Assisted Living Activity Director – What Activities are offered and Where. Page 4
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• Summer Health Concerns for Seniors. Page 6
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• Active Mind/Active Body: Programs for Active Seniors Page 10
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The activity director keeps folks engaged by Mark Lord
art historian. In fact, having as broad a background as possible is a major asset for someone He’s a throwback, some might say, to the in his position, Ingber said. A full house recently welcomed worlddays when activity directors at resorts in the Catskill Mountains kept themselves and vaca- renowned guitarist Toby Walker, known for his tioners busy around the clock with every sort of ability to synthesize various styles from blues to ragtime, while creating an instant rapport with diversion their imaginations could conjure. But Martin Ingber works much closer to his audiences. On more than one occasion, many of the 50 home, helping to plan an estimated 200 social and cultural events every month as the engage or so residents in attendance clapped or sang life director at Atria Kew Gardens, a senior along, some even getting a chance to pluck a community offering independent living, assist- few chords on one of Walker’s guitars. And Ingber helps his residents take full ed living and memory care facilities. Ingber, one of several such activity directors advantage of all the city has to offer, organizing who recently took time to offer insight into their trips to locales from Citi Field to the Intrepid hectic jobs (each comes with a slightly different Sea, Air & Space Museum. In short, Ingber works “to cover the interests official title), has been at Atria for over 15 years, running programs for residents both on- of over 100 residents,” who have “an enormous variety of abilities. We cast as wide a net as we site and outside the complex. His primary goal, he said, is to give them “as can.” Over at Castle Senior Living of Forest Hills, full a quality of life every day as possible,” with activities designed to promote health — both Ingber’s counterpart, Cynthia Huggins, holds Castle Senior Living Director of Recreation Cynthia Huggins dances in the street with resident Lilthe title of director of recreation. Like Ingber, lian during the Queens Summer Festival — Links of Love, an annual event. mental and physical — and creativity. PHOTOS BY MARK LORD “We provide for the interests of the popula- she feels the “constant desire to come up with Pet therapy is also on the agenda, with spe- position almost by accident, on the recommenideas” for the betterment of her residents. tion we serve,” he said. The job “takes empathy, resilience and a lot cially trained dogs coming in to interact with dation of a friend of his, Michael Gallardo, To maintain physical health, residents particassistant administrator at the facility. ipate regularly in staples like yoga and tai chi, of loving care. You look inside another person residents. “It was a godsend that this field picked me,” “And they love their bingo!” Huggins said. and twice a week in SilverSneakers, a nation- and want to see them come alive,” she said. An especially popular event takes place each Muhammad said. “Within the last 11 years, I’ve Huggins agrees that exercise is very imporwide fitness program. Ingber also runs a monthly series called tant, offering programs with names like “Move year, bringing together residents and employees had so much experience, dealing with so many of several area facilities, people with special needs.” “Your Health,” bringing in a variety of profes- It or Lose It” and “Work It Between getting up to do the cha-cha slide including Castle. Out.” sionals to address relevant topics. Known as the Queens with a group of the more energetic seniors and “We don’t have to pull One of the most popular attractions, according to Ingber, is the weekly “What’s News?,” them in,” she said of the he job takes ‘empathy, Su m me r Fest iva l — keeping an eye on the day’s activities, he Links of Love, it’s a big averred, “I’m doing God’s work and getting which he generally begins by asking the resi- seniors. “They love the resilience and a lot outdoor barbecue that paid for it. I can’t even explain it. You get dents what’s in the news that’s of interest to exercise.” serves up not only hot attached to these residents.” And she offers a varithem, leading to some lively discussions. of loving care.’ In his daily routine, he tries to cater to all dogs and a variety of “We always get a full house for that,” he ety of puzzles and other chicken dishes but plenty their individual needs, including those who are said. “They know what’s going on [in the brain teasers to stimulate — Cynthia Huggins, Castle Senior sight-impaired and hard of hearing, offering of good will. world]. They care a great deal about what’s hap- the mind and promote Living director of recreation The fifth annual event “different adaptive equipment” to allow them to pening because of their children, grandchildren, dexterity in the hands. took place last week on participate in as many activities as possible. The Wellness Wednesgreat-grandchildren.” Representing Madison York at the street Ingber also runs a weekly “Today in Histo- days program involves lectures and discussions, the block-long stretch of Corona Avenue ry” program, a discussion he calls “extremely sometimes incorporating technology, to help between Saultell Avenue and the Horace Hard- event was Program Director Saundril Johnson, ing Expressway, known as Americans With who said one of the primary qualities needed promote a healthy lifestyle. stimulating.” for the job is a love of having fun. Admitting And Huggins has found a way to adapt the Disabilities Way. Along with a variety of cognitive games, Dozens of Huggins’ residents, seated around the work can be demanding, she said the most these activities help residents keep their brains old television program “Beyond Belief: Fact or long tables protected from the sun by makeshift difficult aspect is “getting residents to want to Fiction” into a springboard for discussion. sharp, he said. Intergenerational visits from youngsters are tents, were joined by those from Rego Park participate and to socialize with each other. I go Then there are the musical programs, which seem to be a personal favorite of Ingber’s, not met with enthusiasm. “Kids bring life. Their Health Care (actually located in Corona) and around and say, ‘Come on, guys, let’s do this.’” Even in skilled nursing facilities, popularly Madison York Assisted Living, also in Corona. surprisingly since he is himself a musician and energy is endless,” Huggins said. DJ Dave Patrick kept the referred to as nursing homes, where residents music playing, at times deal with more acute mental and physical coninspiring the residents to ditions, the role of the activities director is vital. leap out of their seats and, Case in point: Betsy Lazarus, director of theraat least for a few moments, peutic recreation at Regal Heights Rehabilitarecreate the dance f loor tion and Health Care Center in Jackson Heights. “We encompass all the quality-of-life activimoves of their youth. Mr. Met was there, paus- ties for our residents and address their needs,” ing for photo ops with all she said. Activities include religious services, who asked. Steel drummers bingo, monthly birthday celebrations and speand a stilt walker were cial events, such as a recent singalong led by a Broadway veteran and trips to places like City expected later in the day. Ad n a n Mu h a m m a d , Island and the Museum of the Moving Image. Lazarus, an art therapist, likes to “emphasize whose title at Rego Park is director of therapeutic rec- the creative arts in our program,” and indicated reation, is filled with the that the staff includes art and music specialists. And, Lazarus said, “We help the residents Taking a moment with Mr. Met at the Links of Love event are Saundril Johnson of Madison York Assisted Living, left, youthful exuberance that Huggins, Michael Gallardo of Rego Park Health Care, Doris Revilla, who helped arrange the mascot’s appearance, and, seems to typify those who maintain the rights they had outside” the faciliin front, Adnan Muhammad of Rego Park Health Care. Over at Atria Kew Gardens, guitarist Toby Walker entertains resi- pursue such a career. Sur- ty, running voter registration drives and arrangQ prisingly, he fell into the ing voting by absentee ballots. dents at a recent performance, as Engage Life Director Martin Ingber, who plans the facility’s activities, looks on. Chronicle Contributor
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Hot weather can sneak up on seniors by Michael Gannon Editor
With summer still having two months of official duration, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses blunt language on its website, cdc.gov, when discussing the need for senior citizens to take extra precautions when hot weather is anticipated. “People aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems,” the CDC says in the first sentence under “Heat and Older Adults.” The agency states that: • Older adults do not adjust as well as you ng people to sudden cha nges i n temperature; • They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat; and • They are more likely to take prescription medications that affect the body’s ability to control its temperature or sweat. Long-range weather forecasts for the New York City area call for no days reaching 90 degrees in New York City until at least early August. But the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene says prevention beforehand and knowing the signs of danger during a heat emergency can save lives. Homeowners should make sure their houses have proper insulation, and that airconditioning and ventilation systems be kept in good condition. Even installing high-performance windows and shades can protect a building from extreme heat. The DOHMH has volumes of information for beating and protecting people from ext reme heat (nyc.gov/site /em /ready/ extreme-heat.page). The top one is doable for anyone with a TV, radio or smartphone. “ List e n t o we at he r for e ca st s a nd announcements from officials,” the health department recommends, to allow for at least some advanced planning. General information under the subtitle “Protect Your Health” includes:
Some common medications can make seniors more vulnerable to heat-related problems.
Routine activities, getting caught without air conditioning and even common medications can FILE PHOTOS make senior citizens more vulnerable to the effects of extremely hot weather. • Stay out of the sun if possible; if necessary, wear sunscreen of at least SPF 15 and wear a hat to protect the head and face; • Use an air conditioner if available; • Consider going to a public pool, shopping mall or movie theater that is equipped with air conditioning; • During heat emergencies in New York City, public libraries, senior centers and community centers are among the sites that open to the public as cooling centers; cooling ecnters can be found by calling 311; • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loosefitting clothing; • Avoid strenuous activity during the sun’s peak hours between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.; and • Drink water even when not feeling thirsty; but, as the CDC warns, seniors and others with heart, kidney or liver disease or who are on fluid-restricted diets should consult with their doctors before increasing their fluid intakes. Both the DOHMH and the CDC say that people should not rely on a fan alone for cooling if the air being circulated is too hot to begin with. AARP, a nationwide advocacy group for seniors, lists many of the same precautions for its members on its website. An article published by the organization in July 2016 detailed a list of common medications that can make seniors more susceptible to sunburns, heat stroke or both. The list includes some antibiotics; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including ibuprofen and naproxin, which are used in some popular over-the-counter pain relievers; certain beta-blockers, cardiac or blood pressure medications; some dr ugs for decongestion and diabetes; some cancer
chemotherapy drugs; and some popular dietary supplements such as St. John’s wort and ginko. The complete article is available online at a a r p.o r g / h e a l t h / d r u g s - s u p pl e m e n t s / info-2016/drugs-medicines-sunburn-heatstroke.html. The CDC lists both symptoms and what to do if they occur. • For heat rash, clusters of small blisters that look like pimples, the person should stay in a cool, dry place, keep the rash dry
and use baby powder or a similar substance to treat it. • With sunburns the person should get out of the sun; put cool cloths on the sunburned area and treat it with moisturizing lotion. • Heat cramps occur during heavy exercise when one is sweating heavily, and typically results in muscle pain or spasms. The person should stop all physical activity; drink water or a sports drink; and wait for the cramps to go away before attempting any more physical activity. But a person should seek medical help immediately if the cramps last for more than one hour, or the person is on a low-sodium diet or has heart problems. • Heat exhaustion can have numerous symptoms, including heavy sweating; cold, pale and clammy skin; a fast, weak pulse; nausea or vomiting; muscle cramps; tiredness or weakness; dizziness; headaches; and fainting. The person should move or be moved to a cool place; loosen clothing; put cool, wet cloths on one’s body or take a cool bath; and sip water. The CDC said medical help should be summoned if a person is vomiting; if the symptoms get worse or if they last longer than one hour. • Those encountering a person suffering from heat stroke should look for telltale signs including a high body temperature; hot, red, dry or damp skin; a rapid, strong pulse; headache; dizziness; nausea, confusion or losing consciousness. Heat stroke is a medical emergency that requires calling 911. The person should be moved to a cooler place. Help lower the victim’s body temperature if possible with cool cloths or a cool bath. The victim should not Q be given anything to drink.
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In my six years as a Volunteer Coordinator, I have had the privilege of working with some of the most incredible and compassionate volunteers. Our volunteers are a very diverse population and come from all walks of life. We try to place volunteers with patients who may share interests or have something in common. Sometimes it works out that way and other times the most unlikely paring turns out that the patient and volunteer learn from each other and have a very meaningful relationship. In the end, people need people. One thing all volunteers have in common is their desire to help people in their time of need and they all have very big hearts. I take pleasure in reading and hearing about the experiences that the volunteers have while visiting with patients. It is often said that the volunteers get more from their experience of visiting with patients than they give. I would like to share with you some of their experiences. John Barr has been volunteering with Hospice of New York for about one year. John is a veteran who served in the Middle East. He is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Social Work at Fordham University. John has had two long-term patients and one that was very short-term. His first patient was in a nursing home in Manhattan. This patient was a professor and they both had some of the same interests, such as philosophy, ancient Greece and psychoanalysis. The patient was in the process of writing a book but could no longer type, so John would assist him in doing so. They both enjoyed each other’s company and would have great discussions about their interests. His next patient was a homecare patient who was a young man near the end of his life. This patient liked to play video games and he and John would do that together. When he could no longer communicate, John became a real comfort to the patient’s father. Though the patient died, John still keeps in touch with his father. John’s current patient has a form of Parkinson’s disease. Here is what John wrote about his patient: “The
patient is a very kind, thoughtful and intelligent man. From what he told me, he is well supported by his husband, Paul, and their many friends, and his family that are nearby upstate. He spoke at length about his condition. We shared our professional background to further establish a connection. Mike is very funny. He is quick to see the humor in things, but worried that he might be just covering up his true feelings. I told him while that may be true; humor is the most advanced coping mechanism. He seemed to appreciate that. I look forward to meeting with him again.” John has been visiting Michael for about 6 months and they have become very good friends. As his illness progresses, John has been very supportive to Michael and his family. The relationship has benefited them both. John states that the patient is an inspiration to him. Sandra Hollingsworth is a veteran volunteer and has been with Hospice of New York for over 15 years. Sandra prefers to see patients in the home setting and has helped numerous patients and families through the years. Sandra works as a registered nurse who uses volunteering as a way to relate to patients on a more intimate level. Sandra also is also someone who always participates in our Volunteer Trainings and trains new volunteers in the field. Here is what Sandra has to say about her current patient: “My patient was watching television when I arrived. He was excited to see me. After he had his supper, he played the harmonica, “Isn’t She Lovely,” by Stevie Wonder. Then his daughter sang “Pennies from Heaven,” as he accompanied her on his harmonica. The daughter then took me downstairs to show me the patient’s paintings and musical instruments. This patient is a man of many talents. It was a lovely relaxing visit for me and I am looking forward to visiting again.” Every experience is new and different and very beneficial to both the patient and the volunteer. Join us and become part of the Hospice of New York Family. For more information on volunteering at Hospice of New York email Sandra.Nielsen @ hospice.nyc or Angela. Purpura@hospice.nyc. HOSP-073470
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The Advisory Program forfor thethe Elderly (CAPE) is a is community mental health clinic clinic of the TheCommunity Community Advisory Program Elderly (CAPE) a community mental health Samuel Field Y Field serving individuals age 50 and over. CAPE’s services psychiatric evaluations of the Samuel Y serving individuals age 50 and over. CAPE’sinclude services include psychiatric and treatment, well as individual, and family for both clinic homebound evaluations andas treatment, as well asmarital individual, maritaltherapy and family therapy forand both clinic and adults. In addition, CAPE a wheelchair accessible van toaccessible assist those who homebound adults. Inhas addition, CAPE has a wheelchair van to need assisttransportation those who to andtransportation from clinic appointments. in Little Neck Queens, weLittle also Neck have satellite in need to and fromLocated clinic appointments. Located in Queens,offices we also have satellite in Forest Bayside, New York.and The CAPE is currently Astoria, Bayside,offices Flushing, Forest Hills, Hills, Jamaica Jamaica,and Rego Park, Ridgewood Sunnyside, New York. the following support groups: The CAPE is currently offeringoffering the following support groups:
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Stay active to keep both mind and body fit by Victoria Zunitch
blend in with shoppers. Swimming is another popular exercise activity for seniors, and you can check under “Facilities” at nycgovparks.org for “Pools in Recreation Centers.” Annual memberships at recreation centers with pools are only $25 for seniors. There’s nothing like swimming in the huge indoor Corona Park Pool, with its many dedicated lap lanes, and in winter enjoying a snow shower through the facility’s enormous glass windows. The other Queens recreation center pool is the Roy Wilkins Pool at 177th Street and Baisley Boulevard.
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Plato knew it. Newton knew it. Steve Fisher of Middle Village knows it. Stay active or suffer. “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it,” Plato said. Newton’s first law says a body in motion stays in motion. “I am not a gym person per se,” said Fisher, who often wonders if he “has to go” to exercise class. “Yes, I have to go,” he then decides. “I’m never sorry that I do. That hour goes by very quickly, and you feel better for it.” “Exercise is Medicine” is the slogan of the American College of Sports Medicine. It helps you sleep better, boots metabolism, imparts a general feeling of well-being and prevents falls, the leading cause of fatal injuries and nonfatal hospitalizations for seniors, according to the National Council on Aging. Mental and social engagement is also important. No, just doing a daily puzzle won’t prevent dementia, but projects and hobbies can help give life direction and meaning. We’ve gathered some information on activities in the Borough of Queens for you to choose from.
The Howard Beach Senior Center offers activities every day of the week, everything from exercise classes to entertainment and lectures on important issues. These attendees of the center were FILE PHOTOS enjoying adult coloring books, an activity that has gained in popularity recently.
“They try to treat it as a social experience rather than just going to a gym to get exercise,” said the Ridgewood Y’s executive director, La-Vena Francis. “We want to encourage members to socialJoin a class If you need or want a social twist with ize and connect with the other people in our your exercise, classes provide a regularly YMCA and with each other.” The Y provides new member orientation scheduled activity with built-in social potential. Often, they’re free or offered at low cost. sessions, complimentary one-on-one equipMany Medicare insurance plans cover Sil- ment orientations for seniors who don’t want verSneakers, a senior fitness program that to join a class, a 12-week Fit Start program provides free, unlimited access to participat- with a personal coach and massage therapy, ing gyms, including group fitness classes Francis said. It also surveys members to create workshops of interest to them and sponspecially designed for older adults. The integration of exercise with socializ- sors service projects, including an annual ing is part of what makes Fisher such a big food drive and reading sessions with the Y’s fan of his SilverSneakers class at the Ridge- prekindergarten children. When exercising, it’s important for people wood YMCA. Many participants socialize outside of class, supporting each other of any age to take it at their own pace. The through hospital stays or helping with house goal is not to burn out, but rather, to keep clean-outs and yard sales after the loss of a moving and improving. “They’re very careful about your health. spouse. The Y helps by scheduling occasional after-class social events, such as luncheons They’re not trying to push you,” Fisher said. The instructors remind participants to work to celebrate recent birthdays. at their own pace, sit down or take a break when necessa r y, st ay hyd rated a nd breathe properly. “It sounds funny. Of c ou r s e you’r e gon n a breathe. But you do kind of hold your breath, sort of, when you’re exerting yourself,” Fisher said. “We offer 65 exercise classes a week. Seniors are encouraged to participate in all classes, tailored to different fitness levels,” Middle Village Adult Center walks are led by Gerard McNiff, center. Francis said. Some seniors They usually draw far more people than their last one of the year in take higher level classes, 2016 did, but stalwarts Loretta Tietjen, left, Linda Holder, Carolyn such as Zumba, strength, Rizzo, Chris Vidal and lensman Steve Fisher braved the cold that day. cardio or yoga.
Other YMCAs and YM & YWHAs around Queens, such as the Samuel Field Y in Little Neck, also offer exercise classes for older adults. So do many senior centers. Take a walk Outside of a gym, the famous 10,000 steps a day of walking, as measured by your smartphone or wearable fitness tracker, is seen as a great way to get healthy. “I love walking,” said Gerard McNiff, who runs walking programs with the Middle Village Adult Center. It’s the easiest exercise program to get started on because it doesn’t require special equipment or even any other people, he noted. “You’re out in nature with the birds and the bees and whatnot. Squirrels and chipmunks,” McNiff said. McNiff’s MVAC walks cost about $5, he said, and are run for people old enough to be members of a senior center. He plans a route, and has taken participants on walks through the whole of Forest Park, along the East River and through College Point, the Rockaways and other locations. “If we can, we have lunch after the walk,” McNiff said. People are welcome to bring food, but MVAC also sends a bus with food. “We try to make it as enjoyable as possible,” he said. McNiff also recommends that seniors look for a program called “Walk With Ease,” which is offered in various places around the city. The Arthritis Foundation-trademarked program was created as a self-directed program specifically to reduce arthritis pain and improve overall health, but some centers have created groups to help get you started. For a spontaneous stroll in rough weather, there’s always mall walking. The large size and multiple floors of the Queens Center mall let you rocket through at an obvious power-walking pace, or take it slowly and
Time to engage A wide variety of other activities are available either at senior centers or with other community groups, and are easily findable with just a bit of research. Have you always wished to practice “Laughter Yoga,” learn stop-motion animation or take up line dancing? SNAP of Eastern Queens Innovative Senior Center earns the “innovative” tag with such activities and a schedule that runs not only weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., but also on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. If Saturday night will always be “dance night” for you, Italian Charities of America on Queens Boulevard is there for you. Every other Saturday from 8 p.m. until the witching hour, you can dance, eat and get caffeinated for $12 ($10 for members). A little cash in your pocket can buy beer or wine. All ages are welcome at the “Hooks & Needles” Crochet & Knit Club at the Big Six Shopping Center on Thursday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. or so. They don’t give formal lessons, but they do share friendly advice, work on service projects and even take the occasional field trip together. For information, call Lorraine at (917) 817-4037. Arts and crafts and knitting activities are touted by the Woodhaven/Richmond Hill Senior Center as one of its featured activities, along with Wii bowling and educational programs. The Simon and Roslyn Gold Senior Center of the Hillcrest Jewish Center is open every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., with a hot kosher meal, a weekly yoga class, “Zumba for Seniors” and a program of speakers, games, trips, current events discussions, singalongs and entertainment for a $5 suggested contribution. In Howard Beach, the Senior Center offers a Thursday hot lunch and a varied program of classes and activities that vary by the day of the week, from singing performances to lectures geared toward older adults. At the Della Monica-Steinway Senior Center in Astoria, open daily from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., exercise classes are available at 10 a.m. For more information on these and the many other senior centers in Queens, visit the New York City Department for the Aging online at nyc.gov/aging. Click on “Services” and then “Senior Centers.” At the extreme bottom of the page, you can click on “Find a center near you,” and search by ZIP code, Q borough or services offered.
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