SUN-Q brings Alzheimer’s awareness to the Community. This morning I stopped in on the SUN-Q, Queens NY meeting, to see a presentation put on by the Alzheimer’s Store.  I was truly amazed at the amount of products available to aid folks with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.  From clocks with large numbers and full dates, devices to…

QICA, Queens Interagency Council Held its annual meeting this past Friday.  The place was packed with legislators, there to answer questions, and plenty of silver haired seniors who want answers to the many challenges facing seniors The biggest embarrassment for the legislators seemed to be the little detail regarding our Federal Government shutdown.  A few…

This morning I met with several members of the WCR, Women’s Council of Realtors, Brooklyn chapter at Marine Park in Brooklyn NY.  Although it was a misty morning, families were out in abundance. There were tons of children playing football with all the yard markers on the ground, full gear, and coaches.  Everyone was having…

SUN-B Senior Umbrella Network of Brooklyn 10 Year Anniversary Celebration SUN-B, President and Chair was all smiles at the celebration. In addition to the 10 year celebration they were also celebrating the new campaign they have for Stand Up For Fall Prevention. SUN-B has been granted the status of a 501C3 not for profit organization…

Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center Membership Information | Holiday Schedule 9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11209 Cross Streets: 100th Street & Ft. Hamilton Pkwy Directions via Google Maps Deputy Center Manager: Peter Lovett Phone: (718) 439-4296 Fax: (718) 439-6737 Limited Access Facilities This is a Limited Access Recreation Center. Seniors if you haven’t been…

Senior Friendly Cities, and what we need to do to make it happen This is a list things that PESID members came up with in one of our polls. Public campaign to educate everyone on how to make communities more senior friendly   Benches in large stores/sidewalks/more in parks and attractions   Sensory overload is…

2013 NYC Walk to End Alzheimer’s Hopefully researchers will find a cure for this disease in the near future. 2013 NYC Walk to End Alzheimer's – Alzheimer's Association.

Diabetes help in Brooklyn NY is only a phone call away. Debra S. Gross a NYS Board Certified Dietitian who specializes in Diabetes Education in Brooklyn NY is ready to help you. There are many things you may be able to do to control your Diabetes. If you would like to learn more about how…

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer So many women wait until things get out of control before taking care of themselves. Don’t let it happen to you. You can prevent this horrible disease many times by just getting a routine mammography every year. Breast Cancer, New Yorkers fight for a cure. Want to register for the…