NYC Department for the Aging

🎉 NYC Aging & NYC MOPD celebrate 35 years of the ADA! While aging and disability are different, we acknowledge some overlap and stand together for equity and honor the ADA’s legacy. Here's to a city where all people thrive—including older adults with disabilities. #NYCAging

🔥 NYC’s cooling centers are open and ready to help you stay safe during the heat! These cool, welcoming spaces are vital for older adults. Don’t wait—find a spot near you and check in on loved ones. 👉 on.nyc.gov/46sawc7 #NYCAging #BeattheHeat

On International Self-Care Day, NYC Aging reminds you: wellness is within reach. 🧘‍♀️ Find services that support your health, independence, and wellbeing. Call Aging Connect at 212-244-6469. #HealthyAging #SelfCareDay #NYCAging

🥬 NYC Aging is making healthy eating easier for qualifying older adults—70,000 FMNP coupon booklets are now available! Use them to buy fresh, local produce at farmers markets citywide. 🍎 First come, first served through November 30! #Nutrition #NYCAging

🧶🎨 Creativity, connection, and color come alive at the Brownsville Older Adult Center. From tie-dye to community art, older adults explore talents, share their stories, and celebrate individuality through hands-on art and joyful gatherings.

Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez shares her passion for aging equity in City & State’s latest interview. Join the conversation at the 2025 New York Aging Summit this Thursday at Hebrew Union College in Manhattan’s West Village. Read more: on.nyc.gov/46t690J #NYCAging 🗽

Last week, older adults from Essex Crossing lit up the stage at #TalentisTimeless2025 with dazzling dance, soulful music, and powerful vocals. Congratulations to all the performers, and cheers to our finalists heading to the citywide showdown! 💃🎶👑 #NYCAging

@NYCAging is bringing benefits to the block! Free resource and enrollment fairs are happening all summer long, including this week on Staten Island. Learn more at: on.nyc.gov/benefitsonyour… #BenefitsOnYourBlock

Community uplift in full bloom! 🌿✨ This Alpha Phi Alpha Older Adult Center Beautification Project brought together volunteers, vision, and vibrant energy to transform the space into a warm, inviting place for older adults. #NYCAging

📢 @MayorsPEU is bringing benefits to the block this summer with a series of free resource and enrollment fairs happening weekly in neighborhoods across the city! Get help applying for SNAP, Rent Freeze, Fair Fares, and more. 📍Find an event near you: on.nyc.gov/benefitsonyour…

From Wall Street to garden beds! 🌿 Goldman Sachs volunteers teamed up with JASA older adults in Brooklyn to transform a patio into a blooming sanctuary. Raised planters, fresh herbs, and heartfelt teamwork created a space to grow and thrive together. #NYCAging

Talent truly is timeless! Nearly 150 older adults brought creativity and energy to Rego Park’s Talent is Timeless competition, celebrating self-expression, connection, and unforgettable performances. 💃🏽🎶🙌 #TalentIsTimeless #NYCAging

50 years. 45 NORCs. One quilt. 🎉 Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez led the celebration at Penn South NORC, honoring contributors, unveiling the masterpiece, and toasting NYC Aging’s legacy. Happy 50 years of serving older New Yorkers. 🧡 #NYCAging #50Years

Brushes met hearts 🎨❤️ Cardozo High School students and Deepdale CARES NORC older adults painted more than just canvases. They painted friendships across generations, filled with shared stories, creativity, and connection! #NYCAGing

Sunshine, city views, and smiles all around! 🌞🚢 Over 130 members from Big Six and Northridge NORCs set sail to kick off summer with laughter, connection, and unforgettable moments on the water. 🌊🗽 #Summer #NYCAging

Feeling the heat, NYC? Step into comfort! ☀️ Free cooling centers are open citywide. These air-conditioned spaces are especially important for older New Yorkers. Spread the word and stay safe. Find a location near you: on.nyc.gov/46sawc7 #BeattheHeat #NYCAging

For 60 years, the Older Americans Act has been the foundation of aging services nationwide. NYC Aging marks this milestone by honoring older adults past, present, and future with a continued commitment to care, independence, and quality of life.💙 #OAA60 #NYCAging

Bensonhurst Older Adult Center buzzed with birthday joy during a lively July celebration filled with laughter, connection, and the vibrant energy of the season. ♋♌ Older adults brought warmth and boldness that lit up the community. 💛 #Cancer #Leo #NYCAging

Art came to life at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House! 🎨✨ Older adults showcased multimedia pieces from their Handmade Crafts class, where recycled materials met personal stories and creativity. These works reflect resilience and the power of lifelong self-expression. 💛#NYCAging

Deloitte’s #ImpactDay brought energy and warmth to @cpc_nyc's Chinatown Older Adult Center! 🎉 Volunteers and older adults shared games, conversations, and meaningful moments. It was a reminder that compassion and connection create lasting memories across generations. 💛