General
Covid Guidance For Older Adults: Read about the CDC’s guidance for older adults at higher risk.
Older Adults & Isolation During COVID-19: Watch this webinar created by Mental Health America on older adults and isolation during COVID-19.
What do older adults and people with disabilities need to know?: Up to date guidance for older adults and people with disabilities from the Administration for Community Living. This is also available in Spanish.
Helpline
Speak with an information specialist:You can call eldercare at 1-800-677-1116 Monday – Friday 9am – 8pm ET to speak with an information specialist.
Transportation
Booking Rideshare for Older People: Call 1 (855) 464-6872 to book lyft or uber without a smartphone.
Transportation For Seniors: Search for senior transportation.
Help For Older Adults
In-Home Care During COVID-19 Crisis: Guidelines for receiving In home care services during the pandemic.
Clear-Cut Steps for Caregivers Worried About Coronavirus Exposure: Guidelines for caregivers concerned about exposure to COVID-19.
5 Questions to Ask if Your Loved One Is in a Quarantined Facility: What you need to know when a nursing home or assisted living facility locks down.
Food
Meals For Seniors: DFTA has transitioned to 100% meal delivery, rather than grab and go, for senior center users. Seniors should call their local senior center for more information if they haven’t already received meals. They can also call DFTA’s Aging Connect at 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469) or 311.
Home Bound Seniors: Homebound seniors can also sign up for home-delivered meals by clicking on the name of a DFTA-funded case management agency and calling the listed phone number.