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Staying Safe in Winter Weather
- Winter weather can cause emergencies, especially for older adults and the chronically ill. Remember, landlords are required to provide heat and hot water, and homeowners who need heating help can contact the Home Energy Assistance Program.
Medicare Open Enrollment Questions? We Can Help!
Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. If you have questions about medical and prescription plans or costs, our Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program (HIICAP) can help. Call 311 and ask for "HIICAP" to receive reliable advice.
Learn more about HIICAP
The Facts About Hurricane Season
New York City’s hurricane season is in effect until Nov. 30. Get the facts, learn how to prepare yourself and your family, and sign up for important alerts.
NYC Emergency Management: Know Your Zone
Access NYC’s Open Data Portal
Open Data is free public data published by New York City agencies and other partners. Access the NYC Open Data Portal and learn more.
Delivering Halal Meals to the Homebound
Our home-delivered meals program now offers halal meals in parts of Brooklyn through a partnership between JASA and COPO. Halal meals provide diverse, nutritious options for homebound older adults. For more information, call 311 and ask for the JASA case management program in Brooklyn.
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Resources
- Commissioner’s Message and Our Mission
- Annual Plan Summary (April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021)
- Letter to Older New York Immigrants
- A Survey of Informal Caregivers in New York City
- Intimate Partner Elder Abuse in New York City
- New to Medicare? Enroll in an Orientation Session
- Management-Services Organization
- Work With Us at DFTA
- Contact Us
- Is Social Adult Day Care the Best Choice?
- Access the NYC Open Data Portal
Senior Citizen Homeowners' Exemption
A property tax break for older adults
