Artist of the Month│Audrey Rosenberg
Audrey Rosenberg is an artist based in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, NYC. Learn more about her work and what inspires her!
Elderly Nutrition Basics
For various reasons, ranging from dental issues to dietary issues, it is understandable how the older population is at higher risk of malnutrition than their younger counterparts. Learn more about elderly nutrition basics and how to make them a part of everyday life.
Safe Transferring Techniques for Caregivers
If you are a family caregiver who helps an older adult move around the home, chances are you may have felt an achy back from doing so. Learning safe transferring techniques for caregivers is important not only for the safety of your loved one but for yours as well.
Signs of Compassion Fatigue in Family Caregivers
Also known as secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue is a term that describes the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of caring for others.
Benefits of In-Home Care in New York City
There are many benefits that in-home care can provide not only for seniors, but for family caregivers as well. These professional services offer personalized support to older adults and help reduce caregiving workload.
Artist of the Month│Jessica Reiner
Jessica Reiner is an artist based in Manhattan, NYC. Learn more about her work and what inspires her!
Helpful Tips for Aging in Place
Aging in place it's about growing old in a place you desire for your golden years. Here are some tips for older adults who wish to stay in their community for as long as possible.
Guide to Finding Best In-Home Care Services In NYC
In-home care services help older adults remain in their homes longer instead of moving to a nursing facility. Find the right in-home care provider with this guide.
Artist of the Month│Elsa Yu: Have Patience
Elsa Yu is an artist based in Brooklyn, NYC. Learn more about her work and what inspires her!
Letter to UJCES: A Senior Living Alone During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We received a heartwarming letter that meant the world to us, explaining how our work has helped a local senior living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
Yoga for seniors is growing in popularity because it is an ideal, low-impact exercise for all fitness levels. If you are an older adult and curious about yoga benefits, then read on for three reasons yoga is worth a try.
Celebrate Senior Citizen Day with UJCES
Senior Citizen Day is on August, 21st. This is an opportunity to celebrate seniors' contributions to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting seniors.
Artist of the Month│Berso: Be Kind
Berso is an artist based in Manhattan, NYC. For over a decade, she has worked with mixed media and acrylics, creating vibrant and eye-catching pieces inspired by nature scenes.
How to Qualify for Medicaid in New York and What if You Don’t?
Many vital services are paid for by Medicaid coverage. Unfortunately, sometimes people who qualify for Medicaid are not aware of this.
Artist of the Month│Jodie Niss: Have Fun in the Process
Jodie Niss is an artist and art teacher based in Brooklyn, New York. She hosts an Art Class at the UJCES Lunch Club, teaching senior citizens basics on drawing, as well as lessons on creativity.
Human Resources in NYC: Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
Learn about the resources available for people with disabilities in NYC, including transportation, housing, employment, healthcare, and education.
Self-Care for Caregivers: 5 Easy Tips
Whether you're taking care of someone on a professional or personal level, check these easy tips on self-care for caregivers.
Social Services for Seniors in New York City
UJCES provides social services for seniors in NYC with the goal of empowering clients to overcome crisis, gracefully age in place, and maintain a dignified quality of life.
Artist of the Month│Shirley Birnbaum: It Is Inside Everyone to Create Beauty
Shirley Birnbaum is a New York mosaic artist. For years, she has inspired and guided seniors to create colorful pieces of art.
Finding Purpose and Meaning Through Volunteer Opportunities
When volunteer opportunities opened after the lockdown, the HASC Center stepped up to help a community in need.