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COVID-19 Information for Older New Yorkers

Adults over 50, and especially over 65, are at increased risk of severe complications and death from COVID-19. Make sure you are up to date on vaccinations. Visit NYC Vaccine Finder to find a location near you.

COVID-19 Main Page

CDC: COVID-19 Risks and Information for Older Adults

Every New Yorker deserves a healthy aging experience. For older adults, healthy aging includes being able to meet basic needs, to learn, to be mobile, to build and maintain relationships, and to contribute to society. For most people, this means being able to remain independent and choose where and how they age.

Learn more about resources and programs for older New Yorkers.

Older Adult Health

Physical Activity for Older Adults

Eating Healthy

Manage Chronic Conditions

Alzheimer's Disease

Cancer Prevention

Diabetes

Heart Disease

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Medicine Safety

Preventing Falls in Older Adults

Fear of Falling

Health Bulletin: Healthy Aging and Reducing Risk of Falls

Preventing Heat Illness

Influenza Information

Shingles Vaccine

West Nile Virus

Norovirus

Oral Health: Adults

Mental Health Support

For depression and other mental health concerns, you can call 988, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Health Insurance Information

Health Insurance & Primary Care

Medicare

Health Insurance for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Additional Resources

CDC: Healthy Aging

New York City Department for the Aging

New York City Cabinet for Older New Yorkers

Epi Data Brief: How Ageist Are We, New York City? (PDF)

Health of Older Adults in NYC (PDF)

Health Bulletin: Healthy Aging

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New York State: Health Care Proxy — Who Will Speak for You?

Advance Directives: Making Your Wishes Known and Honored (PDF)

Pedestrian Safety and Older New Yorkers (PDF)

NYAM IMAGE: NYC - Interactive Map of Aging