Senior Living
Seniors are involved in the active life of the Shorefront YM-YWHA community. Whether they are participating in virtual tours, cultural events, hybrid clubs and classes, or seeking social services, seniors can find themselves very active and busy here.
Social Services for Seniors
We have developed a full on-site Senior Social Services program to enhance the physical and mental well-being of seniors.
We encourage seniors to be active and healthy through our community-based social, health, and related support services. We help individuals and families navigate the social service system, assist with crisis intervention and inform clients about the community and government resources that are available to them. We strive to help seniors to be more independent and socially engaged, to stay in place and live happier, more fulfilled, and meaningful lives within their community.
NNORC BRIGHT-ON THE OCEAN
NNORC Bright-on the Ocean at the Shorefront YM-YWHA is a community resource program that enables our neighbors, 60 years of age and older, to stay healthy and happy in our community. The program offers services at the Shorefront Y and members’ homes. We currently serve residents living in the area between Coney Island Avenue (west side of the street) to Ocean Parkway (east side of the street) and from Brightwater Court to Brighton Beach Avenue. Since July 2019, we have also provided services to seniors residing in another, distinct geographic area - Census Tract 610.04, bordered by West End Avenue and Shore Boulevard on the East; Brighton Beach Avenue, Gerald H. Cambers Sq., and Oriental Boulevard on the South; Neptune Avenue on the North; and the B/Q Subway tracks on the West. This program is called “Bright-on the Ocean II”.
The NNORC Program provides integrated, culturally and linguistically sensitive services to local seniors (including homebound) and promotes socialization, community building, education, preventive health strategies, and life enrichment.
FREE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR MEMBERS
OF THE NNORC PROGRAM
SOCIAL SERVICES
- Comprehensive case management, information and assistance
- Assistance in applying for and maintaining benefits and entitlements (SSI, SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, Lifeline, Access-A-Ride, Reduced-Fare MetroCard and more)
- Information about subsidized, affordable housing and assistance in preparing applications
- Advocacy, information and referral services to community and government agencies
- Assistance to apply for unemployment benefits
- Legal consultations through the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
- Crisis intervention
NURSING SERVICES
- Healthcare management, assistance, and monitoring
- Long-term care planning for members and families
- Health care information and screening
- Help in the transition from hospital to home
- Health workshops with the nurse and health coach
EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL & SPORTS GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
- Computer classes
- Social and cultural community clubs: “Breakfast With Friends And Neighbors”, “While Everyone Is Home", "People's Planet", "Arts Lyceum", "Taste Of Life"
- Creative Expression, Arts & Crafts
- Dynamic Yoga
- Zumba
- Pickleball
- Tango
- International Dance
- Chess Club
- Virtual tours
- English conversation group
- Intergenerational programs
- Volunteering and community engagement opportunities
Our goals are building community, empowering individuals to achieve their potential and enhancing the quality of their lives.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Alla Golden, NNORC Director at 347-689-1825
Manana Qochoradze, NNORC “Bright-on-the Ocean II” Program Director at 347-689-1844
Our funders:
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) partnered with The New York City Council.