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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Future plans and upcoming events for NYC Aging
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Commissioner Cortés-Vázquez concludes her testimony by highlighting upcoming plans and events for NYC Aging, emphasizing the agency's continued commitment to supporting older adults and caregivers in New York City.
- Announces the celebration of NYC Aging's 50th anniversary
- Plans for a series of events, celebrations, and initiatives to highlight the agency's work
- Mentions the upcoming National Family Caregiving Month in November
- Expresses gratitude for the council's advocacy and commitment to supporting older adults
- Reiterates the agency's dedication to providing and improving services for older adults and caregivers across the five boroughs
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez
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This is shaping up to be a big year for our agency as we celebrate fifty years of since our founding.
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We look forward to planning a slate of events, celebrations and initiative and also highlight the work that we've done.
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Our programs and services including caregiver supports, as well as the contracted service providers who do so much of this amazing work on behalf of older adults.
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This coming November we will celebrate National Family Caregiving Month and I hope we can work with each one of you to make sure that we have services available And that we continue these incredible services throughout the five boroughs.
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As always, appreciate the council's advocacy and deep commitment to supporting older adults and these programs.
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I've been fortunate to have to have worked with two exceptional aging committee chairs.
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Thank you again for this opportunity to discuss caregiving needs for older adults and the kinship caregiving options that exist for older adults in NYCHE.
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I'm prepared to answer any questions you may have.
Crystal Hudson
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Thank you so much.