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For over a decade, Ms. Jackson has brought kindness, and care to older adults at Fort Greene Council. A retired teacher of 31 years, she also gives back in soup kitchens—showing what Community Care looks like in action. #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth #NYCAging

For over a decade, Ms. Jackson has brought kindness, and care to older adults at Fort Greene Council. A retired teacher of 31 years, she also gives back in soup kitchens—showing what Community Care looks like in action. 
 #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth #NYCAging
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May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month—a time to fight stigma and support mental well-being. 💚 NYC Aging is here to support older adults mental health with our Geriatric Mental Health program. To learn more, call Aging Connect at 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469). #NYCforMentalHealth

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This week’s Pop-Up Café Advisory Board marked a special milestone—the first in-person meeting! 🎉 NYC Aging also welcomed two JASA participants, ensuring older adult voices help shape this initiative to expand access to nutritious, culturally aligned meals and social connection.

This week’s Pop-Up Café Advisory Board marked a special milestone—the first in-person meeting! 🎉 NYC Aging also welcomed two JASA participants, ensuring older adult voices help shape this initiative to expand access to nutritious, culturally aligned meals and social connection.
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Dr. Barak is a HIICAP volunteer, longtime physical therapist, and NY Road Runners volunteer of 25 years. With decades of service and teaching, he’s helping build healthier, stronger communities, one step at a time. #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth #NYCAging

Dr. Barak is a HIICAP volunteer, longtime physical therapist, and NY Road Runners volunteer of 25 years. With decades of service and teaching, he’s helping build healthier, stronger communities, one step at a time. #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth #NYCAging
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On May 14, Chief Program Officer Ryan Murray joined Cornell and LiveOn NY’s Climate & Aging Consensus Workshop to spotlight how climate change impacts older adults, and why urgent action is needed to keep them safe. 🌍 #ClimateAction #NYCAging

On May 14, Chief Program Officer Ryan Murray joined Cornell and LiveOn NY’s Climate & Aging Consensus Workshop to spotlight how climate change impacts older adults, and why urgent action is needed to keep them safe. 🌍 #ClimateAction #NYCAging
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Today is Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day! 🍎 Add color to your plate with fruits and veggies—they’re great for your body and mind. Enjoy them in meals or as a quick snack! #EatYourVeggies #HealthyAging #NYCAging

Today is Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day! 🍎 Add color to your plate with fruits and veggies—they’re great for your body and mind. Enjoy them in meals or as a quick snack! #EatYourVeggies #HealthyAging #NYCAging
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Come get fit! 💪 Join us and older New Yorkers for National Older Adult Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 28! We'll be laughing and stretching in Foley Square, to remind everyone about the importance of exercising. Don't forget to register here: on.nyc.gov/3F1YbAn

Come get fit! 💪

Join us and older New Yorkers for National Older Adult Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 28! We'll be laughing and stretching in Foley Square, to remind everyone about the importance of exercising.

Don't forget to register here: on.nyc.gov/3F1YbAn
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This Fleet Week, NYC Aging proudly salutes the brave men and women of the armed services. As ships arrive in New York Harbor, we honor their service and celebrate the older New Yorkers who served before them. 🚢#FleetWeek #Veterans #NYCAging

This Fleet Week, NYC Aging proudly salutes the brave men and women of the armed services. As ships arrive in New York Harbor, we honor their service and celebrate the older New Yorkers who served before them. 🚢#FleetWeek #Veterans #NYCAging
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At 99, Norma Hyatt lights up the front desk at Alpha Phi Alpha Center as its longest-serving volunteer since 1975. Named Volunteer of the Year in 2011, she proves every day that service has no age limit. #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth #NYCAging

At 99, Norma Hyatt lights up the front desk at Alpha Phi Alpha Center as its longest-serving volunteer since 1975. Named Volunteer of the Year in 2011, she proves every day that service has no age limit. #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth #NYCAging
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Introducing Aging Out Loud with NYC Aging, our first-ever podcast! 🎙️ Commissioner Cortés-Vázquez hosts bold conversations on aging, caregiving & community care. Challenging ageism & redefining what it means to grow older today. Premieres May 30 on YouTube & streaming platforms!

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This Memorial Day, we honor the courage of those who gave their lives in service—and the veterans who carry their memories forward. We remember, we reflect, and we thank you.❤️ #MemorialDay #NYCVeterans #NYCAging

This Memorial Day, we honor the courage of those who gave their lives in service—and the veterans who carry their memories forward. We remember, we reflect, and we thank you.❤️ #MemorialDay #NYCVeterans #NYCAging
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For 26 years, Vivian Foxworth has helped fight food insecurity. Now, she leads as Chair of Brooks Senior Center and Food Pantry. Her commitment to community keeps her neighborhood nourished and strong. #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth #NYCAging

For 26 years, Vivian Foxworth has helped fight food insecurity. Now, she leads as Chair of Brooks Senior Center and Food Pantry. Her commitment to community keeps her neighborhood nourished and strong. #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth #NYCAging
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Nearly 1,000 older New Yorkers filled Foley Square for laughter yoga and stretch exercises at NYC Aging’s National Older Adult Health and Fitness Day—part of our 50th anniversary celebrations honoring 50 years of service. Staying active is ageless in NYC! 💪🌟 #NYCAging

Nearly 1,000 older New Yorkers filled Foley Square for laughter yoga and stretch exercises at NYC Aging’s National Older Adult Health and Fitness Day—part of our 50th anniversary celebrations honoring 50 years of service. Staying active is ageless in NYC! 💪🌟 #NYCAging
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The Talent is Timeless competition is in full swing, with local showcases like the one at JCC Older Adult Center! Older adults are proving that creativity grows stronger with experience. ✨🎭#TalentisTimeless #NYCAging

The Talent is Timeless competition is in full swing, with local showcases like the one at JCC Older Adult Center! Older adults are proving that creativity grows stronger with experience. ✨🎭#TalentisTimeless #NYCAging
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Flashback Friday to our annual Volunteer Recognition Event—what a celebration of heart and humanity! From Friendly Visiting to HIICAP, we honored volunteers who’ve helped shape NYC Aging’s 50-year legacy of care. 🌟 #FlashbackFriday #NYCAging

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NEW PODCAST ALERT!🎙️ "Aging Out Loud with NYC Aging" launches today with Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez and Fort Greene Council, Inc's Claudette Macey exploring what it means to age boldly in NYC. Listen now on Spotify or YouTube: on.nyc.gov/43QXqmZ 🎧 #AgingOutLoud

NEW PODCAST ALERT!🎙️ "Aging Out Loud with NYC Aging" launches today with Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez and Fort Greene Council, Inc's Claudette Macey exploring what it means to age boldly in NYC. Listen now on Spotify or YouTube: on.nyc.gov/43QXqmZ 🎧

#AgingOutLoud
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Happy Pride Month! 🌈 NYC Aging celebrates the courage, experiences, and stories of LGBTQ+ older adults who've helped build a more inclusive city. This June and beyond, we honor you. 🏳️‍🌈 #AgingWithPride #NYCPride #NYCAging

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 NYC Aging celebrates the courage, experiences, and stories of LGBTQ+ older adults who've helped build a more inclusive city. This June and beyond, we honor you. 🏳️‍🌈 #AgingWithPride #NYCPride #NYCAging
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Eliminating ageism takes a village. 🤲 We were honored to recognize champions of this effort with NYC Public Schools. Principals and teachers from Brooklyn South High Schools are using the anti-ageism resource guide to teach the next generation about this form of discrimination.

Eliminating ageism takes a village. 🤲 

We were honored to recognize champions of this effort with <a href="/NYCSchools/">NYC Public Schools</a>. Principals and teachers from Brooklyn South High Schools are using the anti-ageism resource guide to teach the next generation about this form of discrimination.
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Nearly half of New Yorkers rely on Medicaid for healthcare access and dignity. Watch Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez on NY1 discuss harmful Medicaid cuts Congress is considering: on.nyc.gov/4mEbHLv #ProtectOurBenefits #NYCaging #NYCHealth

Nearly half of New Yorkers rely on Medicaid for healthcare access and dignity. Watch Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez on NY1 discuss harmful Medicaid cuts Congress is considering: on.nyc.gov/4mEbHLv 
#ProtectOurBenefits #NYCaging #NYCHealth
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At NCOA's recent Age+Action Conference, Associate Commissioner Anya Herasme and Rachel Berger presented our dynamic pop-up café model, transforming traditional meal programs into lively, welcoming community spaces with nutritious food for all. 🍽️ #NYCAging

At NCOA's recent Age+Action Conference, Associate Commissioner Anya Herasme and Rachel Berger presented our dynamic pop-up café model, transforming traditional meal programs into lively, welcoming community spaces with nutritious food for all. 🍽️ #NYCAging