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AgeWell New York had a great day supporting Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Annual Health Fair on Saturday. Thank you everyone who stopped by for some giveaways and health plan information.

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It was a great day at The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset to kickoff our ice cream social series this month. Residents, staff and family got the scoop on our I-SNP CareWell Plan and were treated to free ice cream. with

AgeWell New York Senior Benefits Advisor Pierre Menard is with Julissa Baldeon, Program Director for Centercare Adult Social Day Care at their July BBQ Party with Northwest Towers. We are so thankful to our community partners for connecting us with seniors and vulnerable adults who might benefit from AgeWell New York health care options. with - visit agewellnewyork.com

AgeWell New York Senior Benefits Advisor Jose Alvarez was out in the community to share information about our health plan options to and in New York. Find out more at agewellnewyork.com.

A wonderful honor for our own Assistant Director of Medicare Sales, Michell Fayez olabi, at the Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs Caribbean American Heritage Celebration last week. With Minister Hanif Russel, Faith Brind Ministries and Co-Founder of Caribbean Business Connections, Dorothy Goosby, Deputy Town Supervisor Town of Hempstead, Sandra McCarty of Caribbean Business Connections and Lionel Chitty, Executive Director Office of Minority Affairs Nassau County. A well-deserved award for her contributions to the community. with

AgeWell New York wishes you a Happy Independence Day! agewellnewyork.com

With the holiday weekend upon us, remember to keep your skin healthy! Have fun in the sun but follow these tips to protect yourself. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/skin-care-and-aging with

Skin Care and Aging Skin changes with age. These anti-aging skin-care tips can help you prevent or manage wrinkles, age spots, and dry skin—and avoid skin cancer, too.

Living at home as you age requires careful planning. Get ideas on how to make your home safer and more accessible. For more information, visit https://agewellnewyork.com/health-wellness-education/home-safety/. with

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Caregiving can be challenging. Stay organized with these great worksheets from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Topics address sharing tasks, home safety, managing medications and more! with . agewellnewyork.com

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AgeWell New York Senior Business Advisor Deborah Prince shared Medicare and Medicaid health plan options with Rye Brook community members at the annual Rye Brook Birthday celebration on Saturday. Thank you to Rye Brook Trustee Susan Epstein (pictured), who organized this great celebration for residents. with

It's the first day of summer! Help protect the seniors in your life from heat-related dangers! Keep an eye on older relatives and neighbors so everyone can have a happy and healthy summer!
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Good information from the NYC Department for the Aging. Don't stand by, stand up against elder abuse. agewellnewyork.com

On , we want older New Yorkers to know that they are not alone.

If you, or someone you know, has been a victim of abuse or any crime, reach out to our Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center by calling 311.

Each Monday from 8:30 - 2, stop by Felicity Pharmacy in the Bronx and ask Luis about health plan options to and in New York. agewellnewyork.com

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Did you know that an estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's or dementia and more than 11 million family and unpaid caregivers are providing support? Visit our website to learn how to keep your brain healthy. https://agewellnewyork.com/health-wellness-education/keeping-the-brain-active/

The air quality alert is still in effect. We recommend that you limit all outdoor activity, stay indoors if you have respiratory problems and wear a mask if you need to go outside. Remember to check on your older relatives, friends, and neighbors to make sure they are safe. For updates on the air quality, visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/aqi/aqi_forecast.cfm

Hazardous air quality continues in New York City, Tri-State due to smoke from Canada wildfires The thick, hazardous haze that's disrupting daily life for millions of people, blotting out skylines and turning skies orange continues for another day.

It was an honor to support the Diabetes Festival at St. Mary's Park in the Bronx on Saturday. AgeWell staff shared health information and giveaways with members of the community to raise awareness of the disease. Call us to find out how AgeWell supports those living with diabetes to and in New York. 1-866-237-3210. agewellnewyork.com

The Agewell New York team had an amazing time at The Dennelisse LHCSA Spring Community Event last week. It's always great to meet community members, share health information and offer details about plan options to help them and in New York. Find out more at agewellnewyork.com.

It's the seniors that paved the way for the community to obtain rights and gain social acceptance. But older LGBT adults are less likely than their heteros*xual peers to reach out to health care providers, senior centers, meal programs, and other entitlement programs because they fear discrimination and harassment. AgeWell New York is proud to support the LGBT community and does not treat anyone differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or s*x. with

AgeWell New York had a great day supporting the Annual Salute to Seniors event, hosted by The Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services in New Rochelle on Wednesday. It’s great to be able to share our services with the community as well as network with other senior service organizations. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table. with

The unofficial start to summer is here so the temperature will be rising. Reminder to think about making daily visits to older relatives and neighbors. Remind them to drink lots of water. If they are not in a cool location, offer to help them find one. Read more below for hot weather safety. with .

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Thank you MyndVR for inviting AgeWell New York to partner in the RISE Special Needs Plan Leadership Summit in New York City today! MyndVR discussed how Immersive Therapeutics can benefit seniors and becoming the first VR Supplemental Benefit on a Medicare Advantage plan with AgeWell New York. AgeWell ISNP members are able to enjoy reality experiences with MyndVR benefits.

AgeWell New York was proud to support St. Johnland Annual Golf Classic. We continue to support St. Johnland Nursing Center as one of our CareWell plan skilled nursing facilities. Executive Director, Samuel Shutman, participated in the Golf outing. Those pictured include Samuel Shutman, Amanda Thalmann, Michell Fayez-Olabi and Constance Harris-Fields. with

Do you know the signs and symptoms of stroke? F.A.S.T. is an easy acronym to help you remember them—and perhaps save a life. https://agewellnewyork.com/health-wellness-education/stroke-awareness/

AgeWell New York participated in the Office of the Aging's 47th Annual Older Americans Conference. It was great to meet Long Island seniors and share information to help them and in New York. Pictured with Emmy Award-Winning anchor Doug Geed are Constance Harris-Fields and Michell Fayez-Olabi from AgeWell New York. Doug was a great keynote speaker for the event!