March 20 - April 2, 2013
In the know: essential activities & services NYU lANgONE MEDICAl CENTER This month, NYU’s Langone Medical Center is reminding people that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. NYU Langone is composed of four hospitals: Tisch Hospital, the Hospital for Joint Diseases (one of five hospitals in the nation dedicated to orthopedics and rheumatology), Hassenfeld Pediatric Center, and the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. It is located at 550 First Ave., at 34th St. For more information, visit med.nyu.edu.
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Older adults can learn computer basics, at the Senior Planet Exploration Center.
SENIOR plANET EXplORATION CENTER The recently opened Senior Planet Exploration Center (127 W. 25th St., btw. 6th & 7th Aves.) is designed to give seniors over 60 the necessary skills to become proficient with today’s technology. Scheduled workshops, seminars and group sessions can be attended by walk-ins. Spaces are limited for free tech classes, so register ahead of time. The Center also has free Wi-Fi, 23 computers and a video game station. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. To register for classes or get event info, visit seniorplanet.org or call 646-590-0615. MANHATTAN BOROUgH pRESIDENT’S SENIOR lIvINg gUIDE Borough President Scott Stringer’s office recently published “Living Fully: Resources for Aging Well in the City” — a 78-page guide to rights and services for Manhattan seniors and caregivers in both English and Spanish. The guide can be found online at mbpo.org/ uploads/SeniorsGuideEnglish.pdf or you can get a physical copy at the Borough President’s office (located at 1 Centre St., 19th Floor, at Chambers St.). For more information, call 212-669-8300.
NYC MAYOR’S OFFICE OF vETERAN’S AFFAIRS MOVA works with veterans and their families to ensure they receive the benefits to which they are entitled. MOVA will liaise with federal, state, city and non-profit agencies on a veteran’s behalf. At 346 Broadway (visitor’s entrance at 108 Leonard St.). Call 311 or 212-4424171. Visit nyc.gov/html/vets/html/ home/home.shtml. gERIATRIC MENTAl HEAlTH AllIANCE The Geriatric Mental Health Alliance provides depression screening, advocacy and referrals. At 50 Broadway, 19th Floor (btw. Exchange Pl. & Beaver St.). Call 212-614-5753 or visit www.mhanyc.org. HAMIlTON MADISON HOUSE DAY pROgRAM A citywide service to individuals with dementia and memory loss age 55 years and above, it operates 9am-5pm. Hamilton Madison House offers several program and is located at 100 Gold St. Call 212-788-1537 or visit hmhonline. o r g / S o c i a l Ad u l t D ay Fa c t S h e e t . htm. vISIONS VISIONS helps the blind and visually impaired lead active and independent lives. Services include an intergenerational volunteer program, temporary overnight rehabilitation facility, rehabilitation day program, community outreach and training, and helpline services. At 300 Greenwich St., 3rd Fl. (btw. Spring & Canal Sts). Call 888-245Continued on page 14
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