What Is CDPAP? CDPAP, or the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, is a Medicaid-based program that allows individuals to be in...
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(Left to right) Ellen Edwards at the Brooklyn Diabetes Awareness Health Fair with attendee. This is a condensed version of the full...
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If you are one of the millions of New Yorkers who received a new brown recycling bin, then you may have a few questions. Here, we break...
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Arthritis is the name given to a group of chronic disorders whose symptoms include pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in one or...
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AlphaCare is bringing their citywide Wellness and Resource Series (for seniors) to East New York, Brooklyn, Thursday June 22, 2017,...
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It was a nice midweek reprieve for the seniors who came out for a Senior Fair / Black History Month event at Brownsville Recreation Center...
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Recently, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer called on the City to launch an agency-by-agency, neighborhood-by-neighborhood...
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By: Angella Brown A chilly and overcast April Fools’ Day didn’t prevent scores of Bronx-area seniors from lining up in front of Dreiser...
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Photo: Assemblywoman Latrice Walker with attendee By: Angella Brown The good times rolled in at Tilden Senior Center in Brownsville,...
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By: Simone LeConte-Parker New York City is full of things to do and attending the Second Annual Community Health Fair in Sunset Park,...
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By Susie R. Spodek Finally, Spring is here! Enjoy the Season at a Greenmarket! There are more than 50 GrowNYC Greenmarkets located...
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Originally from Puerto Rico, Felix Ortiz has represented New York’s 51st Assembly District since first elected in 1994. During his...
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What Is DRIE? Disability Rent Increase Exemption, or DRIE, is a New York City based program that allows people with disabilities who are...
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Tai Chi Tai chi first originated in China over 700 years ago. While there are many different forms of the exercise today, most focus on...
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Many tenants will often assume that because their landlord owns the property they live in, that their landlord’s word is law. This...
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Alphacare has officially announced its launch of its Wellness and Resource Series. The series will consist of a multitude of health fairs...
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With the arrival of spring, many of us are finding it hard to enjoy the warmer weather and blooming flowers because of runny noses, itchy...
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In the U.S, it is estimated that well over 500,000 people are homeless at any given time, with an estimation of 50% of those people being...
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The New York For Seniors Spring Magazine has finally sprung! Launching May 8th, this season’s edition is brimming with original...
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Original Media Source – NYCNewswire.com Recently, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer called on the City to launch an...
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As worrisome as it may seem, the soreness you feel after exercising is completely normal. So much so, that pretty much everyone who has...
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Anxiety disorders are extremely common, affecting 40 million adults throughout the U.S. People suffering from an anxiety disorder,...
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Feeling anxious is a natural emotion. It’s a temporary feeling that is felt in times of distress, anticipation, and trouble. But, when...
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Many Americans, particularly older adults, struggle with hearing loss. It is an extremely common problem in people over 65, and is often...
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Wives’ tales have been passed down from generation to generation, sharing timeless information from years past. But, how many of these...
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Baking Soda is cheap, versatile, easy to use, and can clean everything and anything you can imagine; from household items to appliances to...
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What is Bronchitis? There are two types of bronchitis: Acute and chronic. Both happen when the bronchial tubes, or the tubes that transport...
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Diets are tricky. They’re often hard to stick to, have confusing guidelines and can be extremely time-consuming. Diet programs love to...
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Parkinson’s disease is a central nervous system disorder that affects many older adults. Its symptoms include movement problems, such as...
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No matter which senior center you attend, every center in New York must follow a certain set of rules and requirements. These requirements...
