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Transportation Program

Keeping appoint,ments can be difficult for mobility impaired seniors. In addition to ambulette services, there are now contracted car services that provide low cost transportation services to the elderly.
For more information call the NYC Dept. fotr the aging at 212-442-1000.
* Press 2 for transportation

Hearing Screening

Approximately 25% of the elderly suffer from hearing loss. For seniors who are not enrolled in senior centers that have services for the hearing impaired, The League for the Hard of Hearing is currently providing mobile services in low-income neighbourhoods throughout NYC. These services include; hearing screenings, evaluations and referrals for hearing aids.
For more information on the Hearing Screening call 917-305-7752

Home Repair Program

for many seniors, maintaining a home sometimes becomes a difficult task. This program was designed to assist seniors with the day to day chores that are needed to maintain an independant lifestyle in their own homes. These services include, but are not limited to, changing bulbs, fuses and other minor home repairs.
For more information please contact NYC Dept. for Aging 212-442-1000