Senior Receives First Tablet Computer as Christmas Gift from NYCHA
For many people across the world, digital communication was the only way to have face-to-face family gatherings this holiday season. But for those lacking
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Seniors
Chelsea Nonprofit Honors NYCHA Residents for Helping Neighbors During Pandemic
At its 64th annual celebration of its founder, the nonprofit Hudson Guild honored NYCHA residents who took action during an unprecedented time
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NYCHA Resident Educates Fellow Seniors on the Wonders of Technology
NYCHA resident Adrienne Gregoire calls them the “aha” moments. They are the times when Ms. Gregoire sees her fellow seniors learn to
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Queens Public Library Provides Invaluable Programming During the Pandemic
Founded in 1896, Queens Public Library is one of the largest and busiest public library systems in the United States, dedicated
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NYCHA Resident/Employee Awarded for Care of Older Adults
On October 1, 2020, CABS Home Care, a nonprofit, licensed home care service agency, honored NYCHA Service Coordinator Ginette Scafidi with an award for her commitment to caring and advocating for
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NYCHA Seniors Become Technology Pros
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but for older adults the isolation and disconnection from services, family, and
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Sage, Thyme, and Rosemary for NYCHA Residents
Five hundred older adult NYCHA residents in the Bronx and Manhattan recently received free herb plants and nutrition gift bags
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A Short Stretch to Better Health: Carver Houses Gets New Outdoor Fitness Center
To promote a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, NYCHA partnered with the Trust for Public Land to build an
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Affordable Senior Housing Opens in Brooklyn
In December, NYCHA joined partners at the opening of Stonewall House, an LGBT-friendly affordable senior housing development located at Ingersoll
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Seniors Helping Seniors
Over the last year, 200 older adult NYCHA residents have spent time working in their communities to make a difference
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