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➤ Placing a Parent in a Nursing Home: How to Make the Process Easier ➤ Senior Health Care Options and Costs: Medicare, Medicaid, Private Plans, Medigap ➤ Chronic Loneliness in the Elderly: Senior Groups Help You or Someone Else ➤ Social Security 2020 COLA: Hike of 1.6 Percent Predicted

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Nursing homes: making informed decisions by Michael Gannon Editor

Senior citizen advocates and government agencies at the city, state and federal levels all seem to encourage nursing homes as a last resort when considering long-term care for one’s self or an elderly parent or relative. But all also agree that when deciding on nursing homes or at least weighing them as an option, people should have all possible information at their fingertips in order to make an informed choice. Barry Klitsberg, president of the Queens Interagency Council on Aging, confirmed that there are numerous programs, particularly for those aimed at keeping seniors independent as long as possible. But he would like to see more coordination — and more effort out of Albany and Washington. “The problem is there is no real legislation coming out of the Legislature,” he said. “The problem is that Medicare won’t pay for long-term care. Medicaid can. But you have to be virtually impoverished.” Klitsberg said services such as homedelivered meals enjoy broad support. He said meal programs at senior centers also offer the bonus of socialization. There also is wide support for visiting or in-home health aides and other nonhealth services that can keep senors in their homes in familiar surroundings. “But [funding] doesn’t keep up with inflation,” he said. “And some [programs] are located in silos, with no communication with each other.” While Klitsberg said Medicare does not pay for long-term care, the federal agency does have numerous pages of general infor-

While most available programs are geared toward keeping senior citizens in their homes as long as possible, government and social service agencies offers much advice for people who are at least considering a nursing home as an option. mation, consumer tips and information on the histories of specific providers, including complaints, on the website Medicare.gov, for when a senior or family members are forced to at least consider a nursing home as an option. The section Nursing Home Compare lists a number of rights and protections that nursing home residents are granted by law,

When caring for someone at home is no longer an option, government agencies encourage people to find the best options for themselves and their loved ones.

including, but aren’t limited to: • the right to be treated with dignity and respect; • the right to be informed in writing about services and fees before you enter the nursing home; • the right to manage your own money or to choose someone else you trust to do this for you; • the right to privacy, and to keep and use your personal belongings and property as long as it doesn’t interfere with the rights, health or safety of others; • the right to be informed about your medical condition, medications, and to see your own doctor, as well as the right to refuse medications and treatments if you choose; • the right to have a choice over your schedule (for example, when you get up and go to sleep), your activities and other preferences that are important to you; and • the right to an environment more like a home that maximizes your comfort and provides you with assistance to be as independent as possible. More rights and protections are available online at downloads.cms.gov/medicare/ Your_Resident_Rights_and_Protections_ section.pdf. Medicare also offers a seven-page checklist of questions people should ask and things they should check out when considering specific nursing homes on the webpage medicare.gov/Pubs /pdf/02174-NursingHome-Other-Long-Term-Services.pdf. Questions include asking if a facility is Medicare- and Medicaid-certified; and if the home and its administrator are licensed by the state.

More practically, is the facility under consideration close enough for the person’s family and friends to visit, and if are there extra charges for things such as beauty shop services? When touring a site, Medicare recommends observing whether it appears clean and well-maintained, and if there are unpleasant odors. Does it have adequate lighting? Is the temperature comfortable, and are noise levels in areas such as dining facilities at an acceptable level? Are there sufficient levels of staff for all necessary functions? As to menus and food, do residents have a choice of options at each meal, and are provisions taken for special dietary needs such as low-salt or no-sugar-added diets? Potential residents and their family members also should ask if there is assistance available for those who need help eating or drinking. For living spaces, the checklist recommends checking to determine if residents are allowed to keep personal belongings and furniture in their rooms; and if the furniture provided by the nursing home appears to be not only sturdy but also comfortable and attractive. Does each resident have in-room storage space such as costs and drawers? What provisions are in place to secure and protect personal property, such as locked closets and cabinets? Do bedrooms have windows, and do the residents have access to the internet, a personal phone and television? Also check if smoking is allowed, and if so, is it restricted to certain areas of the facility? Safety also must be a paramount concern. The checklist recommends looking to see that all exits are clearly marked, and that there are adequate numbers and placement of safety equipment such as smoke detectors and fire sprinklers. For the less mobile, it is recommended that they or their family members check that all resident rooms, common areas and doorways are accessible to those in wheelchairs; and to assure that handrails and grab bars are “appropriately placed” in hallways and bathrooms. New York City’s Human Resources Administration also has information on long-term care options other than nursing homes on its website at nyc.gov/site/hra/ help/long-term-care.page. The site offers information regarding many of the in-home programs alluded to by Klitsberg for personal care, assisted living programs and others. It also includes help with forms ranging from Medicaid applications to requests for various levels of home care. There also is information on the website for those seeking assistance with regard to cash assistance, disability access, domestic violence support and other emergency assisQ tance.

C M SLG page 5 Y K Jamaica Hospital recently became a designated Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, advancement in stroke care brought on by the evolving stroke system of care in New York City. This designation was from the Department of Health, in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) Mission: Lifeline Project Stroke initiative. This designation signifies that Jamaica Hospital has met the rigorous standards for performing mechanical endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), a specialized surgical procedure used to remove a blood clot from the brain during an ischemic stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States but remains to be the number one cause of disability. These types of strokes are largely treatable if a patient gets to a hospital that can provide the right treatment in time. Having this designation demonstrates that Jamaica Hospital is qualified to perform an EVT for all patients who experience a large vessel occlusion (LVO), which is an ischemic stroke that results from a blockage in one of the major arteries of the brain. Prior to having this certification, patients in the 911 system would have to bypass Jamaica and be brought to a thrombectomy-capable hospital, which could delay care and affect outcomes. Now these procedures can be performed in Jamaica Hospital’s interventional lab. Jamaica Hospital is one of only three hospitals in Queens to have this designation. Receiving this designation was a major accomplishment that required a great deal of hard work by many. Jamaica Hospital needed to meet strict

guidelines, to receive this designation, including committing to neuro-interventional coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to securing around-the-clock coverage, the hospital had to train a number of our medical, emergency department, anesthesia, and nursing staff on new treatment protocols. Abigail Hasan, Stroke Coordinator added, “The acquisition of the biplane unit in our new interventional suite was key in earning this designation. This technology allows our staff to see cleaner and more accurate images of the neurological anatomy, which results in better outcomes.” Since earning this designation, the hospital team has already responded to many cases with positive results. Abigail recalls a particular case where a patient arrived partially paralyzed due to a stroke and thanks to the efforts of our team regained functionality and was able to eventually walk out of the hospital on their own. “It was truly a great save. The ability to reverse the disability and regain the quality of life inspires our efforts to get stroke patients where they need to be as quickly as possible.” According to Bruce J. Flanz, President and CEO of Jamaica Hospital, “We are very proud to have earned the Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center designation. This is yet one more example of Jamaica Hospital’s commitment to providing high quality, person-centered care to our patients.”

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Learning about healthcare costs and options by Ryan Brady Editor

Healthcare seems to get more expensive every year. And if you’re a senior citizen living on a fixed income, keeping up with the costs and understanding changes in your plan can be challenging. But steps can be taken to make it easier. Queens Interagency Council on Aging President Barry Klitsberg says it’s imperative that seniors frequently check their mail so they can stay aware of changes in their healthcare plans, which will help them determine if their coverage is right for them. Seniors can switch their Medicare plans during the open enrollment period, which will run this year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Those who want to find out more about the different Medicare plans should call 311 and ask the operator about the Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program, according to Klitsberg. “There’s no charge and they can really help them figure out how their Medicare will work best for them,” said the QICA president, who used to work for the program as a federal government employee. “Make sure the plan that you’re on works best for you,” Klitsberg added. “You may find the less expensive plan, either a Medicare prescription plan or a supplement, that works just as well that can save you money.” Most dental work, vision and hearing needs are not covered by Medicare, he noted. The QICA president also said that seniors on managed care programs should make sure their doctors are in their insurance networks and that their plans cover the drugs they need.

For seniors, learning more about healthcare options and costs can help them save money and have less stress.

Klitsberg recommends that seniors who want to learn more about what the program offers read the Medicare & You 2020 handbook, an official document published every year by the United States government, which came out on Tuesday. It can be found at medicare.gov/pubs/pdf/10050medicare-and-you.pdf. The handbook contains information about f lu shots, cancer prevention screenings and myriad other preventative services that can be utilized under the program. According to financial website The Motley Fool, about 8.3 million people are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicaid, a program created for low-income individuals of all ages, can be used to pay premiums for Medicare and other medical costs, including long-term care. Learn how to apply for Medicaid coverage by going online to medicaid.gov/medicaid-and-you/index.html. Private supplemental plans used to cover what Medicare does not are called Medigap. A survey published in late August by the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League found that, in the past year, the cost of Medigap increased by more than twice the rate of growth of the Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment. The group estimates that the COLA will go up 1.6 percent next year, and the Medigap premium costs will increase at a higher rate. “Requiring retirees to pay deductibles, or higher deductibles, has the biggest financial and health impact on middle-income Medicare benef iciaries with modest means,” Mary Johnson, a league Social Security and Medicare policy analyst, said in a prepared statement. “Many put off medically necessary care if they can’t afford the deductible, and their health can get worse when Q they do.”

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No need to be lonely in a crowd of your peers by Mark Lord Chronicle Contributor

It was about a year and a half ago when Debbie Brumer was hit by the feeling of loneliness that all too often overcomes people as they get older — and it hit her hard. A divorcee who had been living in Manhattan for some 35 years, Brumer, now 62, suddenly found herself uprooted by circumstances beyond her control and transplanted to Forest Hills, where she felt totally out of her element. So extreme was her reaction at the time that she was not only depressed but suicidal. “My expression was, ‘I was invisible,’” she said. “In Manhattan, I had a sense of community. I knew people in my building. Here I knew no one.” And though she, like many senior citizens, may have thought she was alone in her feelings, she was far from it. In fact, according to the AARP website, some healthcare professionals see loneliness among this particular demographic as reaching epidemic proportions. The site points out that, based on information from the American Psychological Association, no fewer than 42 million Americans identify themselves as being lonely. Count among those Lynda Callen, another resident of Forest Hills who was divorced more than three decades ago. “The older I’m getting, I feel more isolated,” she said. “I’m up all night. I don’t sleep for fear if something happens I won’t be aware of it.” Callen, who is in her 70s, added, “I look out the window. Everyone’s window is dark.” She often thinks, “How luck y they are, they’re sleeping.” Many of Callen’s friends have passed away, she said, and her son and daughter “have their own lives. I find myself isolated.” It’s a word she repeats rather frequently.

Older people won’t feel lonely at places such as the YI Forest Hills Senior League. As part of her birthday celebration there, Judy Berman spins the wheel for a prize with league Assistant Director and bookkeeper Matella Barayeva and fellow celebrants Sid Gugick and Chun Chiu Chen looking on. Below, recent Forest Hills arrival Debbie Brumer has a full plate as she enjoys a lunch at the league, while Berman and fellow September birthPHOTOS BY MARK LORD day celebrant Luciana Levi take a break from the festivities for the camera. According to the website Psych Central, “Loneliness can be overcome, although doing so takes some initiative.” One of its recommendations is to try to make new friends — be it in one’s house of worship, through civic organizations, by taking education classes, in a travel club or by visiting senior centers. It was to the YI Forest Hills Senior League, which bills itself as “The Center With a Heart,” that Brumer, Callen and many others with similar feelings were drawn, hoping to find something or, perhaps, someone to help them fill their days. Groups like the league exist across Queens.

“We are a community activity center,” said Hindy Chanales, the Forest Hills Senior League’s director. “People come to socialize, take classes, meet new friends. We pride ourselves as a home away from home — a warm, caring home.” Not only do attendees meet new people there, but “everyone is looking out for each other,” Chanales added. “It’s extremely important for seniors to make an effort to get out” of their homes, she said. “You should stay active.” Those who make their way to the center, tucked between rows of private houses on Burns Street about half a block off Yellowstone Boule-

vard, may partake of daily lunches (served Monday through Friday for a $2 contribution), attend exercise classes and go on bus trips, among other activities. But, Chanales pointed out, “They don’t have to make a commitment. Some come once a year, some come only for the trips, some come every day.” A recent visit found about 50 individuals, seated at several rows of long tables, chowing down on a hearty platter of chicken smothered in mushroom gravy, with a side order of barley and chocolate cake for dessert. Brumer, a retired elementary schoolteacher who spent over 30 years at PS 107 in Queens, surveyed the room and asked, “Why are they here? They were lonely, too. We have things in common.” A lot of her friends “are still young and teaching,” she said. “I don’t have little children so I can’t meet other parents [picking up the kids] at their school.” In the short time she has lived in the neighborhood, Brumer said, she has made “a small group of friends,” most of them between the ages of 60 and 70. But it hasn’t been an easy transition. Leaving her former home behind “took guts,” she said. “It was like restarting my life.”

Callen said she regularly visits a couple of senior centers in the area. “I’m very active for my age,” she said. “It helps to be with other people, to communicate. I made a few f r iend s who enjoy the sa me pleasures.” Still, she often finds herself doing the things she loves by herself: attending live performances, visiting museums and going to the library. “It’s lonely to go alone,” she said, “but it’s better than just feeling sorry for yourself and doing nothing.” Judy Berman, another Forest Hills resident, took matters into her own hands when she started a Facebook page, referring to herself as a “Senior Single New Yorker,” in an effort to meet new people. A computer programmer for 40 years, she said she was “used to being around people all the time.” Then she found herself at home on disability, with a need to mingle. She has kept herself busy attending monthly community board meetings, participating in the community council at her police precinct and working on Census outreach. “This is all good stuff,” she said. “I met a lot of good people.” And she recently marked her birthday at the Senior League center, donning a celebratory hat and joining several fellow September babies in spinning a wheel for prizes. Not everyone who visits a senior center does it out of a sense of loneliness. Case in point: Judy Love, who will be turning 72 next month. “I do not feel lonely,” Love said. “I thought I’d be so bored” following retirement. But, as the former secretary put it, “I’m out there. I’m happy to be independent and lucky New York provides the most variety of any city.” It’s advisable to take advantage of every opportunity to keep oneself busy, according to AARP. “Studies continue to reveal links between loneliness and a variety of physical, emotional and mental health problems,” it indicates. PsychCentral suggests volunteering as a way of “bringing to light the positives”; taking up a hobby; adopting a pet; reminiscing; and, perhaps most significantly, looking out for depression, which often triggers feelings of sadness, loss of appetite, apathy and difficulty sleeping. Retired high school teacher Luciana Levi of Rego Park, another birthday celebrant who has been going to the Senior League for about 20 years, since her husband died, agrees with many of the experts that there’s a relatively easy solution. “You have to Q keep busy,” she said.

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Expect only a 1.6% hike in Social Security The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2020 will be considerably lower than the 2.8 percent COLA received this year, according to a new estimate from The Senior Citizens League. “The government’s consumer price index data for August indicates that COLA recipients can expect to get a benefit boost of about 1.6 percent in 2020,” says TSCL’s Social Security policy analyst, Mary Johnson. “That would raise an average retiree benefit of $1,460 by about $23.40 per month, a big drop from the $40.90 that people with that level of benefits received this year,” Johnson says. The COLA for 2020 will be announced in less than a month. A COLA of 1.6 percent would be the lowest since 2017, when the annual boost was just 0.3 percent. Over the past decade COLAs have averaged 1.4 percent, less than half the 3 percent they averaged during the previous decade, from 2000 to 2009. The below-average COLAs are having a significant impact on lifetime Social Security income and the standard of living of retirees, particularly those who have been retired since 2009. According to an analysis by Johnson, Social Security benefits are about 17.5 percent lower today than they would have been if inflation had averaged the more typical 3 percent over the same period. “Over 10

years that’s about $17,299 less in retirement income for someone with average benefits,” Johnson notes. Because low COLAs compound over time, this loss of income will continue to grow deeper as beneficiaries age. “This has not gone unnoticed by those who depend on these annual adjustments,” Johnson says. “Many Social Security recipients tell us their standard of living has declined.” While retirees won’t be getting as much in their Social Security checks in 2020, the Part B Medicare premium, on the other hand, is expected to go up considerably more than it did this year. In 2019, most beneficiaries paid $1.50 per month more than in 2018. In 2020, however, the Medicare Trustees have forecast that Part B premiums will increase from $135.50 to $144.30 per month — $8.80 per month more. After the deduction for Part B premiums, that would leave the retirees with average benefits roughly $15 per month more to cover all other rising costs which typically include higher Medicare supplemental and prescription drug insurance premiums and out-of- pocket costs. Social Security recipients with the lowest benefits may not see much, if any, increase at all. “If premiums rise by $8.80 or more and if the cost-of-living adjustment is 1.6 percent as we estimate, then Social Security recipients with benefits of about $550 or less are at risk of seeing the Part B premiums take their

With the 2020 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment predicted at only 1.6 percent, the lowest since 2017, and Part B premiums rising, retirees with average benefits would receive roughly $15 more per month to cover all other rising costs. entire COLA, leaving nothing extra to deal with other rising costs,” Johnson says. When an individual’s Part B premium rises more than the dollar amount of his or her COLA, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the premium deduction would cut into existing Social Security benefits. Due to a special

provision of law known as the Social Security “hold harmless” provision, the Medicare Part B premium is adjusted to prevent a reduction in Social Security benefits from December of the previous year. The provision only applies to about 70 percent of all Medicare beneficiaries, however, and those who are not protected include people whose overall income is so low that their Medicare Part B premium is paid by state Medicaid programs and individuals with incomes above $85,000 or married couples with incomes above $175,000. When retirees’ actual costs climb faster than their COLA, the buying power of Social Security erodes. A study by TSCL has found that Social Security benefits have lost one-third (33 percent) of buying power since 2000. To protect Social Security benef its from an erosion in buying power, the advocacy group supports legislation that would strengthen the COLA. For additional information on this or other senior-related issues, visit the group’s webQ site at SeniorsLeague.org. The Senior Citizens League is one of the nation’s largest nonpartisan seniors’ groups. Its mission is to promote and assist members and educate and alert senior citizens about their rights and to protect and defend the benefits they have earned and paid for. The league is also a proud affiliate of The Retired Enlisted Association.

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Healthgrades, a leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals, recently revealed its list of recipients for their 2019 Women’s Care Excellence Awards – and Flushing Hospital Medical Center is among the privileged and few recipients. These awards recognize hospitals across the nation that demonstrate exceptional outcomes and excel in women’s healthcare services. The awards were broken down into three separate categories, including: Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award – This award highlights hospitals for exceptional clinical outcomes while caring for women in childbirth, as well as during and after gynecologic surgeries and procedures. Labor and Delivery Excellence Award - This distinction recognizes the top 10 % of all hospitals evaluated for the exceptional care provided to mothers during and after labor and delivery. Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award - This award recognizes the top 10% of hospitals evaluated that provided outstanding performance in gynecologic surgery, including hysterectomy and surgery related to the female reproductive system. Flushing Hospital received all three awards and was the only hospital in Queens to receive the Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence awards. According to Maria Smilios, Director of Nursing, “Flushing Hospital has done many things

that have contributed to earning these awards, including creating standards to prevent inducing labor before 39 weeks gestation to reduce the chances of complications at birth.” Maria added that “providing our patients with continuity of care throughout their pregnancy and stressing the importance of maintaining proper prenatal care have also been major factors in our success.” Other reasons to cite the hospital receiving these accolades include having dedicated gynecologists and gyn specialists on staff, as well as the addition of the daVinci robotic surgical system, which has improved gynecological surgical outcomes for Flushing Hospital patients. Approximately 3,000 babies are delivered at Flushing Hospital every year. The gynecology division performed over 1,500 procedures in 2018 and the hospital’s Women’s Health Center had nearly 14,000 outpatient visits last year. “We are honored to receive these awards” stated Dr. Hajoon Chun, Chairman of Ob/Gyn at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. “It signifies the hospital’s dedication to providing the highest quality care to women in our community and is another example of why Flushing Hospital is the hospital of choice for so many seeking obstetrical and gynecological care.”

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Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is conveniently located in Flushing, New York, near the train station. Cypress Garden Center will provide the highest quality of life while we maximize the functional independence of each person. The Center’s staff is committed to respecting the dignity of the resident and the family in order to foster a thriving healthcare community.

C M SLG page 13 Y K “The difference is love.” OZANAM HALL OF QUEENS Shared Commitment is demonstrated NURSING HOME, INC., has been by a team spirit that has a shared sense serving the Bayside, and surrounding, communities since 1971. Administered by the Carmelite Sisters of the Aged and Infirmed it is governed by the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Service. We welcome everyone who meets the criteria for admission to our geriatric care. We pride ourselves, and are recognized for our outstanding SHORTTERM REHABILITATION Program along with our LONG-TERM Care and CALVARY HOSPICE CARE at Ozanam Hall. As a fi ve-star facility, Ozanam Hall is predicated on the Core Values of Hospitality, providing a welcoming, personcentered environment and atmosphere of a “Home”; Compassion – in the words of Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa, we strive to be “kinder than kindness itself.” All life is sacred, and we advocate especially on behalf of the elderly through our belief in the Sanctity of Life. Our

of achievement, accountability, ideas, insights and the commitment to the wise stewardship of resources. Our affiliation with local and far-reaching hospitals, central location, ease of transportation, and focus on self-centered care allow us to say that with Ozanam Hall, “the difference is love!” Located at 42-41 201st Street, Bayside, NY 11361. Call us and come in for a tour: 718-971-2620/1/2 or visit us online at www.ozanamhall.org

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arrangement, which we called Congregate Living. But our residents don’t have to share rooms to keep costs down! They enjoy their own private, spacious apartments. They are free to come and go, to entertain family and friends, and to make their own financial decisions. Currently, Flushing House is accepting applications for Two Week Trial Stays in our lovely community. The Trial Stay is What makes an Independent Community designed for people who are considering different from other types of making a move into a community setting housing options for older adults? but are fearful of such a commitment. This Retirement residences which combine offers the opportunity for people to try the Independent Living with supportive services community for 2 weeks while living in a on premises have recently become a furnished apartment. They can meet our popular alternative in the U.S. In Queens, residents, enjoy the amenities and see if Flushing House is known as a pioneer in this is the right fi t for them all at an incredsuch communities. Independent Living facil- ible rate of $30 per night. ities are real estate Flushing House developments, is located at 38-20 owned by large, Bowne Street, for-profit corpoFlushing, NY 11354. rate chains, and Space is limited. For more inforthey’re a lot more e x p e nsi ve t ha n mation on Flushing Flushing House ! H ous e and our trial stays call us As a not-for-profi t, at (347) 532-3014 we pioneered our unique living or (718) 752-3198. For more information visit us at www.FlushingHouse.com Flushing House is a private senior residence was built in 1974 with the purpose of offering older adults an alternative and affordable retirement experience. Today it is home to over 300 older adults. Flushing House has long been recognized as an innovator, one of the fi rst to offer Independent Living, along with supportive services on the premises.

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Senior Living Guide

QUEENS SENIOR CENTERS Senior centers are places where older adults gather for services and activities that reflect their experience and skills, respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in and with the center and the community. Many centers offer fitness and internet programs and activities, among others, to meet the needs and interests of today’s older individuals. Some centers also offer care management programs, long-term care ombudsmen and adult day services. The following is a listing of Queens senior centers by community board: CB 1 ___________________________ Queensbridge/Riis Senior Center (718) 784-7447 10-25 41 Ave., Long Island City Woodside Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 932-6916 50-37 Newtown Road Woodside CCNS-Dellamonica Steinway Senior Ctr. (718) 626-1500 23-56 Broadway, Long Island City HANAC Ravenswood Senior Center (718) 786-1550 34-35 12 St., Astoria RAICES Astoria Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 726-9642 21-21 30 Drive, Long Island City HANAC Harmony JVL Innovative Senior Center (718) 396-5002 27-40 Hoyt Ave. South, Astoria CB 2 __________________________ Sunnyside Community Neighborhood Senior Center (929) 335-7915 43-31 39 St., Long Island City CB 3 __________________________ Elmcor’s Golden Phoenix Club Two (718) 271-1222 98-18 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights CCNS-Catherine Sheridan Senior Center (718) 458-4600 35-24 83rd St., Jackson Heights

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Elmhurst Jackson Heights Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 478-7171 75-01 Broadway, Jackson Heights Queens Center for Gay Seniors (718) 533-6459 37-06 77 St., Jackson Heights

CB 4 __________________________ Newtown Italian Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 335-7272 83-20 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst Corona Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 639-2000 108-74 Roosevelt Ave., Corona RAICES Corona Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 458-7259 107-24 Corona Ave., Corona

KCS Corona Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 651-9220 37-06 111 St., Corona Florence E. Smith Neighborhood Sr. Ctr. (718) 899-0553 102-19 34 Ave., Corona Lefrak Senior Citizens Center (718) 457-9757 98-16 55 Ave., Corona Elmhurst Jackson Heights Neighborhood Senior Ctr. (718) 478-7171 75-01 Broadway, 3rd floor, Elmhurst CB 5 __________________________ Peter Cardella Senior Center (718) 497-2908 68-52 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood Selfhelp Maspeth Senior Center (718) 429-3636 69-61 Grand Ave., Maspeth Middle Village Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 894-3441 69-10 75 St., Middle Village CB 6 __________________________ Forest Hills Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 699-1010 108-25 62 Drive, Forest Hills Selfhelp Austin Street Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 520-8197 106-06 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills The Young Israel of Forest Hills Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 520-2305 68-07 Burns St., Forest Hills Rego Park Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 896-8511 93-29 Queens Bvd., Rego Park Commonpoint Queens’ Central Queens (718) 268-5011 67-09 108 St., Forest Hills CB 7___________________________ CPC Nan Shan Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 358-3030 133-14 41 Ave., Flushing Selfhelp Latimer Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 961-3660 34-30 137 St., Flushing

Selfhelp Innovative Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 886-5777 45-25 Kissena Blvd., Flushing HANAC Angelo Petromelis Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 961-0344 13-28 123 St., College Point

CB 12 _________________________ India Home (917) 862-0514 85-37 168 St., Jamaica International Towers Social Club (718) 657-5075 90-20 170 St., Jamaica

KCS Flushing Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 886-8203 42-15 166 St., Flushing

JSPOA Theodora Jackson Neighborhood Center (718) 657-6618 92-47 165 St., Jamaica

CB 8 __________________________ CCNS-Hillcrest Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 297-7171 168-01 Hillside Ave., Jamaica

Allen Community Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 658-0980 166-01 Linden Blvd., Jamaica

Pomonok Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 591-3377 67-09 Kissena Blvd., 2nd floor, Flushing Queens Valley Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 263-6995 141-55 77 Ave., Flushing CB 9 __________________________ CCNS-Ozone Park Senior Center (718) 847-2100 103-02 101 Ave., Ozone Park CCNS-Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Senior Center (718) 847-9200 89-02 91 St., Woodhaven CB 10 _________________________ CCNS Howard Beach Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 738-8100 155-55 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach CB 11 __________________________ Samuel Field Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 225-6750 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck Bayside Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 225-1144 221-15 Horace Harding Expwy., Bayside Selfhelp Clearview Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 224-7888 208-11 26 Ave., Bayside

JSPOA Friendship Neighborhood Center (718) 657-6540 92-33 170 St., Jamaica Robert Couche Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 978-8352 137-57 Farmers Blvd., Springfield Gardens Rochdale Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 525-2800 169-65 137 Ave., Jamaica Brooks Memorial Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 291-3935 143-22 109 Ave., Jamaica Rockaway Blvd. Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 657-6752 123-10 143 St., Jamaica CB 13 _____________________________ SNAP Innovative Senior Center (718) 454-2100 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village Alpha Phi Alpha Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 528-8238 220-01 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights Holliswood Neighborhood Senior Center (718) 454-6157 86-25 Francis Lewis Blvd., Queens Village JASA One Stop (212) 864-0514 86-25 Francis Lewis Blvd., Queens Village — Information courtesy New York City Department for the Aging and Senior Citizen Resource Guide.

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FUN AND FITNESS FOR 55+ SENIORS IN FOREST PARK SEUFFERT BANDSHELL NOW THROUGH NOV. 29TH 2019 SCHEDULE All classes held at the Forest Park Seuffert Bandshell – Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven, NY

TUESDAYS

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walking WITH DEBBI

ZUMBA & TOTAL BODY WORKOUT WITH MARIA

ZUMBA & Pilates with MARIA One hour of Zumba and Pilates with Latin and international music. Perk up with fun exercise!

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Enjoy an invigorating walk and be inspired by nature in scenic Forest Park with Debbi

11:15 AM–12:15 PM

Chair Yoga WITH DEBBI Relax, rejuvenate, and recharge your body and spirit with this uplifting and calming exercise.

Get your body in shape by exercising muscles and limbs. Feel great!

11:15 AM–12:15 PM

walk with Ease WITH MARIA This “evidence based” walking program has been proven to improve mental health, flexibility and overall physical health.

Fun and Fitness

End of Season BBQ & Exercise in Forest Park Enjoy five invigorating morning fitness classes at the Forest Park Bandshell, followed by a charcoal grilled BBQ lunch with all the trimmings! Schedule:

Park your car in the lot next to the Bandshell MVAC transportation departs MVAC 9:00 AM and returns 1:45 pm

BBQ Picnic Menu: Suggested Contribution: Only $5.00

Charcoal Grilled Hot Dogs & Hamburgers Mustard, Ketchup, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, Pico Salad, - Fresh Fruit - Chocolate Éclairs Cold Beer, Soda, Water, Coffee, Tea

Call Middle Village Adult Center 69-10 75th Street in Advance to Reserve for Picnic 718-894-3441 Classes and Picnic will not be held in inclement weather. Classes run through November 29, 2019. This program is sponsored by NYC Council Member Robert Holden through the Parks Equity Council Initiative.

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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM .... Men’s Fitness w/Gerard 9:30 AM- 10:30 AM .... Forest Park Walk w/Debbi 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM . Beyond SAIL w/Gerard 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM .. Zumba & Pilates w/Maria 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ... Chair Yoga w/Debbi 12:30 PM...................... Lunch in the Picnic Area

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“Thousands of Arthritis Sufferers Now Walk, And Enjoy Life WITHOUT Pain —Who Never Thought They Could!” New Treatment From The Arthritis Knee Pain Center Has People With Knee Pain Flocking To Them…. Viscosupplementation And Why Your Knee Hurts….

New York, NY- Have you ever been told that exercise will help your knee pain? How about taking a supplement by mouth and the pain will go away? For some it may help but for many who are in late stage osteoarthritis it may be too late. Maybe you’ve even tried injections but had no luck with them either. Well, if you can relate to any of this then read on because we have great news for you…

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Finally, A Treatment for Severe and Chronic Knee Pain That Actually Works! Millions of older Americans suffer from knee pain due to osteoarthritis. This constant, crippling pain can keep people from doing even the simplest of tasks. Sleep problems, limited mobility and not being able to do the things you used to do can suck all the joy out of life. The good news is that there is a new treatment that is effective and has given thousands of people in the Houston area relief. It’s called viscosupplementation (lubricating Gel) and our method uses—“special digital imaging”.

Your knee pain all begins when the cartilage of the knee starts wearing away and the natural lubricating fluid in your knee dries up due to the arthritis. The bones then start rubbing together and this causes excruciating pain. Viscosupplementation is an effective treatment where a lubricating gel is injected directly into the knee joint. This gel acts as a lubricant and cushion between the bones of the knee similar to how oil lubricates a car’s engine—and helps ease your pain.

The Difference in Our Treatment… Many people, however, don’t get the relief they need from viscosupplementation. This is usually due to two reasons: 1. Their body doesn’t respond to the lubricating gel used or 2. The lubricant is injected in the wrong place. Here at The Arthritis Knee Pain Center we use several different lubricants. Not all lubricants work well for everybody in the same way; not all people respond the same way to certain medications. One person may try 2 or more blood pressure medications before they finally get the right one that works. The same is true with these gel injections.

There are over 7 different types that are all FDA approved. But the main difference in our treatment is that our doctors are thoroughly trained in using advanced digital imagery to see right into the knee joint and determine EXACTLY where the injection should go to be most effective. Studies have shown that doctors miss the right spot up to 30% of the time! That’s almost a third of the people getting this treatment not getting the relief they need!

Contact Us For a FREE Knee Screening... Call (646) 992-5323 This treatment is taking the New York area by storm! Lots of people are coming to our office to get this treatment. With the baby boomer population aging, knee pain from arthritis is a growing problem for this age group (and the younger generations are also being more and more affected). Call us now at (646) 992-5323 for a free knee screening. We’ll evaluate you and see if you’re a good candidate for our treatment. We want to help as many people as we can but we only have room for 20 evaluations every month and slots fill quickly. CALL US NOW! Becoming pain free and getting your life back may be just one call away…

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