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QUESTION

What initiatives are available for aging New Yorkers, and what challenges do they face?

2:09:00

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4 min

A variety of initiatives are discussed to enhance care for aging New Yorkers, though challenges such as casework backlogs and limited legal assistance in housing courts persist.

  • A current casework backlog of 776 exists, though some services are still provided.
  • Age-friendly initiatives are progressing, with efforts to move from age-friendly to age-inclusive policies.
  • A pilot program is in place to provide legal assistance for older adults facing housing issues, although there is a shortage of lawyers for them.
  • Scratch cooking at senior centers, exemplified by Lenox Hill, is highlighted as a success, yet expansion is limited.
  • Despite mixed feelings about plant-based options, nutritional standards are evolving to include these options.