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Jul
30
SPONSORED – The Handy Neighbors of Nassau County

SPONSORED – The Handy Neighbors of Nassau County

From past posts, you hopefully have a good sense of Umbrella [https://www.askumbrella.com/], the task service that helps
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Apr
03
Meet the Grandmother and Grandson Behind Umbrella

Meet the Grandmother and Grandson Behind Umbrella

Sam, Patricia, and Cocoa Photo credit: Avi GlicksteinSam Gerstenzang started Umbrella [https://www.askumbrella.com/], the service that provides everyday
2 min read
Mar
02
Enjoy Helping Others? Consider Joining These Handy Neighbors To Work With Seniors

Enjoy Helping Others? Consider Joining These Handy Neighbors To Work With Seniors

Umbrella [https://www.askumbrella.com] helps seniors stay and live in their own homes by connecting them with community members
5 min read
Feb
05
This Urban Shaman Learned That Help At Home Can Be Right Next Door

This Urban Shaman Learned That Help At Home Can Be Right Next Door

Donna Henes“I’ve been here for 37 years,” Donna Henes says about her Prospect Heights apartment, “and one by
4 min read
Nov
30
A Shoulder To Lean On For Caregivers Of Persons With Dementia & Alzheimer’s

A Shoulder To Lean On For Caregivers Of Persons With Dementia & Alzheimer’s

A “Circle of Care” lounge where caregivers can relieve stress through relaxing and sharing. (Photo: Presbyterian Senior Services)Are you
3 min read
Aug
16
City Council Speaker Tours Southern Brooklyn Senior Centers

City Council Speaker Tours Southern Brooklyn Senior Centers

Photo by William Alatriste/NYC CouncilCity Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Councilman Mark Treyger toured local senior centers, health facilities,
3 min read
Mar
04
More ‘Mobi’ Mats Coming To Coney Island This Summer

More ‘Mobi’ Mats Coming To Coney Island This Summer

(Photo: NYC Parks [http://www.nycgovparks.org/about/history/accessibility])The parks department will be adding additional beach mats in
1 min read
Mar
01
Deutsch Bill Would Protect Seniors From Telephone Scams

Deutsch Bill Would Protect Seniors From Telephone Scams

Seniors are especially vulnerable to phone scammers. (Photo: The FBI)To protect the elderly from a surge in telephone scams,
1 min read
Nov
18

Caring For Our Seniors: Upcoming Events In The Neighborhood

Photo via Celebrating Seniors [https://www.facebook.com/celebrateseniors/photos_stream]The pressures of medical bills, rent, and other expenses
1 min read
Aug
04

‘Brooklyn Senior Idol’ Resolves Dispute Over Use Of ‘Idol’ Brand

Brooklyn Senior Idol 2010 winner Nunzio Franzese. (Photo: Martin J. Golden [https://www.facebook.com/29214902523/photos/a.10150101031522524.317675.
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