Department for the Aging

Cooling centers in NYC are open under the Emergency Heat Plan from July 1 through July 5 with extended hours early July.

Cooling Centers Are Open

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NYC Cooling Centers are open July 1–5, with extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday. For more information, call 311 or Aging Connect at 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469).

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PSA: Fire Safety Tips for Older Adults

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NYC Aging and FDNY teamed up on a new PSA focused on fire safety for older New Yorkers. Watch the video for important tips to help older adults stay safe at home. Click here for more.

You Care for Them, We Care for You

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You care for them. We care for you. Click here to learn more about our caregiving resources.

The State of Older New Yorkers

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Want to know what older New Yorkers think? Read The State of Older New Yorkers

NYC Aging Services and Activities Finders

Connect with services and participate in activities with the Department for the Aging. Using the finders below, you can locate the closest provider near you, or see what programs you want to participate in, either online or in-person. We look forward to seeing you!

Click buttons below to explore our services and activities.

Visit an Older Adult Center More than 300 centers throughout the City offer free art, fitness, and daily meals.
Help with Caregiving Community-based Caregiver Programs, Training Videos, and Community Options.
Elder Abuse & Crime Crime Prevention & Support Services (C-PASS), Elder Justice Providers
Job Help for Older Adults Older Adult Employment Services, Job Training, and Career Counseling.
Find Social Adult Day Care Program locator, Standards, Registration, and Ombuds Office.
Reports and Publications NYC Aging's Annual Plan Summary, Snapshot, Profile of Older New Yorkers, and more.