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Press Releases and Media Advisories

Below are New York City Department for the Aging Press Releases and Media Advisories. These releases list the date, press release number and press release title.

12/19/08 Announcement to Re-Evaluate Strategy to Modernize Senior Centers
12/17/08 Mayor Bloomberg Names New Aging Commissioner
10/31/08 ‘Building Bridges between Families and Healthcare Providers’ Focus of Alzheimer’s Conference
10/07/08 2,000 Older Adults Walk Their Way to Healthy Aging along Historic Midland Beach Promenade
9/26/08 400 Foster Grandparents Honored for Mentoring City’s At-risk Children and Young Adults
9/10/08 DFTA Unveils Grandparent Photo Gallery in Recognition of Grandparents Day Celebration
7/16/08 DFTA Urges Older New Yorkers to Stay Cool in the Summer Heat
7/01/08 Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program (SCRIE) Income Eligibility Increases to $28,000
6/26/08 Seniors Create a ‘Splash’ at Jefferson Park to Promote Healthy Aging and Longevity
5/23/08 Students, Seniors Celebrate 21 Years of Intergenerational Work Study Program
5/08/08 Department for the Aging Welcomed 10,000 Older New Yorkers to Age in Action 2008
4/09/08 Agreement on Senior Service Enhancements
2/04/08 City Launches SM(ART)S: Seniors Meet the Arts
1/22/08 DFTA Launches Aging Services Modernization to Address Senior Needs of Today and Tomorrow
12/11/07 DFTA Joins the Department of Conusmer Affairs and the Federal Trade Commission to Launch Senior Savvy
11/15/07 Older New Yorkers Offered Free Counseling and Assistance at 44 Medicare Part D Centers
9/28/07 DFTA Honors Foster Grandparents' 35 Years of Service to New York's Children and Young Adults
9/26/07 The Department for the Aging Job Fair Draws Mature Workers Back to the Workforce
8/28/07 DFTA Promotes Healthy Eating through Federal Nutrition Program for Older Adults
8/1/07 DFTA Recognized for 'Groundbreaking' Programs by National Aging Association
7/25/07 DFTA Launches Largest Municipal Program in the Nation to Attract Retiree Expertise to City Agencies
7/7/07 Department for the Aging Urges Seniors to Seek Relief at City's Cooling Centers
7/1/07 DFTA Announces Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program Income Eligibility Increase
6/28/07 Department for the Aging Makes a 'Splash' with Seniors in Promoting Healthy Aging
6/27/07 Department for the Aging Urges Older New Yorkers to Get Tested for HIV
6/18/07 DFTA Shares Findings of KPMG's Evaluation of the Bronx Home-Delivered Meals Pilot Program
6/15/07 Department for the Aging Recognizes 2nd Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
6/6/07 The Department for the Aging Co-hosts Bronx Seniors at Health and Wellness Fair
5/25/07 Students, Seniors Celebrate 20 Years of Intergenerational Work Study Program
5/24/07 Regional Conference Discussed Future “Elderboom” with Focus on Workforce Development
5/9/07 Department for the Aging Welcomed 10,000 Older New Yorkers to Age in Action 2007
5/1/07 The Department for the Aging Recognizes May's Older Americans Month
4/11/07 Department for the Aging Gears Up for Summer 2007 Heat Emergencies
12/20/06 Grandparent Resource Center Hosts Holiday Party for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
11/15/06 DFTA Centers Offer Free Medicare Part D Help
10/31/06 New Models of Care Focus of the 22nd Conference on Alzheimer's Disease
10/30/06 22nd Annual Conference on Alzheimer's Disease to be Held at Jacob K. Javits Center
10/9/06 1,600 Seniors Will Stroll to become More Health and Exercise Conscious
10/1/06 DFTA's Public Hearing Dates Set
9/4/06 Rent Increase Exemption Program Raises Income Eligibility Level
8/28/06 DFTA launches Long-Term Care Insurance Resource Center
7/28/06 Cooling Centers Open Extended Hours in Heat Wave
7/21/06 Weekend Hours for 9 Queens Centers in Affected Areas
7/14/06 Seniors Urged to Stay Cool in Hot Weather
5/10/06 DFTA welcomes 10,000 older New Yorkers to Age in Action 2006
5/4/06 Media Advisory Get in on the Action: Age in Action 2006
4/20/06 Department for the Aging Increases Medicare Part D Outreach
2/28/06 Department for the Aging Job Fair Draws Mature Workers Back to the Job Market
2/3/06 41 Personal Care Aides Graduate with Skills to Assist Homebound Elderly and Chronically Ill
2/14/05 Statement on Health Inspections in New York City Senior Centers
2/2/05 49 Personal Care Aides will Graduate with Skills to Assist Homebound Elderly and Chronically Ill
2/1/05 Statement by Commissioner Méndez-Santiago on Senior Options, the Bronx Meals on Wheels pilot program
1/6/05 NYC Health Department Expands Flu Shot Eligibility to People Age 50 and Over
1/4/05 Seniors Should be Prepared for Winter Weather as National Weather Service Issues Special Weather Statement for the City

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