April is National Financial Capability Month. Stay alert to scams targeting older adults. Check out the 5 most commonly used swindles: on.nyc.gov/3W4wwol Knowledge is your best defense! #FinancialLiteracy #ScamAwareness #NYCAging

As #NYC population continues to become older, we must eliminate #ageism to ensure older adults have every opportunity to continue contributing to the well-being of their communities.

On NY1 Noticias, I explained how these biases hurt our society. on.nyc.gov/3PtQ01r

Had the pleasure of speaking with CBS New York about NYC Aging's workforce programs for older adults, giving residents an opportunity to contribute to our city and reduce #ageism in our society.

on.nyc.gov/3sBrNhF

In #NYC there are many #caregiver s who take care of loved ones, like me and Anne Williams-Isom and the City has programs to support they and their families needs.

Read all about them in our op-ed in QNS

on.nyc.gov/47ecPgG

#NationalFamilyCaregiverMonth #caregiver

It's #LongTermCareMonth and #NYC Aging can help you and your family with your needs. 🙌

If you're looking after an older family member or one with special needs, call Aging Connect ☎️ or visit our website 💻 to learn about our services today.

We celebrated 50 years of serving older New Yorkers and combatting ageism this morning by ringing the opening bell at NYSE 🏛 ! 🔔

As the city's older adult population continues to grow, our work is critical and glad we have such strong partners on our side.

#NYC #combatageism

It's officially open enrollment and time to make sure you are on the #Medicare plan that's right for you. ⚕️

NYC Aging can help answer your questions. Call Aging Connect at 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469) and ask for HIICAP. ☎️

#NYC #Health #Insurance

Yesterday Commissioner Cortés-Vázquez moderated a panel discussion at #NALEO with Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Assembly Member Karines Reyes, R.N. and Rebeca Vargas

These Latina's discussed how to be civically engaged, the importance of supporting our older adults and what we can do to prepare for the future.

The Cabinet for Older New Yorkers is helping residents today and tomorrow age in their communities. The work has just begun, but read about the progress we've made in an op-ed I wrote with Mayor Eric Adams in the New York Daily News here: on.nyc.gov/3LTnHZf

#OlderAmericansMonth #NYC

It was a pleasure to participate in today's Public Safety Briefing with Deputy Mayor Philip Banks and my colleagues in government, letting the public know what steps have been taken to keep older New Yorkers safe.

#NYC #safety

Had a great time tonight at Hakeem Jeffries Town Hall on Social Security and Medicare in Brooklyn.

We have a great advocate for us in Washington! And I was happy to let attendees know how #NYC Aging can help them receive the benefits they deserve.

Our seniors have wisdom to offer. They built our city and we stand on their shoulders. We must serve them like they served us.

Proud to spread the word on NYC Department for the Aging's services at the Diana H. Jones center in Brooklyn today.

To all my Jewish friends celebrating tonight, have a very happy Passover.

#NYC #Passover

Advocating for women's rights has always meant advocating for older adults too.

It's been a long journey, and there's still work to do, but NYC Aging will continue our efforts making sure the City is a place that everyone can live in.

#WomensHistoryMonth #ageinplace

I was thrilled to be with Antonio Reynoso The New York Academy of Medicine and advocates today to release Age-Friendly Brooklyn!

The report outlines how we can make #NYC even more age-inclusive, and I look forward to working with everyone there to help make the recommendations a reality.

It was great to be at Council Member Crystal Hudson State of the District last night at Medgar Evers College!

As Chair of the Committee on Aging, she has been a great advocate for older New Yorkers and I looking forward to continuing to work with her.

#NYC #ageinplace

Our Commissioner, Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez was interviewed by the Stanford Center on Longevity for their podcast Century Lives. They discussed the importance of NORC and their role allowing New Yorkers to age in place.

Listen 👂 here: on.nyc.gov/3ZYDNEM

Looking forward to being a panelist during City & State NY Healthy NY Summit on April 20 at MuseumJewishHeritage.

I'll be letting attendees know how NYC Aging gives older NYers the opportunity to lead independent and healthy lifestyles.

You can register here: on.nyc.gov/3SwmMiP

It was a pleasure to speak at NYPD NEWS Women Inspiring Women event earlier today.

NYC Aging's long-term partnership with NYPD has been crucial to serving our mission for older adults, and I'm glad to have been able to show my appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

Where better to talk about ageism than schools, where so many impressions are made and learning happens.

This is an opportunity for youth to go out and be influencers in their future jobs and lives. NYC Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks

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