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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2007
Contact: Sarah Krauss
(212) 669-4193; (917) 541-0936
Release #: 047-2007
Public Advocate Gotbaum Releases New Guide to Help Seniors Access City Services
Public Advocate Gotbaum Releases New Guide to Help Seniors
Access City Services
MANHATTAN – Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum today released a new edition of her Guide to Senior Services in New York City, a compilation of tips and contact information to help seniors access vital city services and programs. The guide expands Public Advocate Gotbaum's work to help seniors access programs such as energy assistance and rent increase exemptions, navigate the Medicare and Medicaid systems, and take advantage of resources to improve their quality of life. There are currently almost one million seniors living in New York City.
Public Advocate Gotbaum handed out the guide to seniors at the Ridgewood Bushwick 35th Annual Senior Picnic.
Public Advocate Gotbaum said, “This guide gives seniors all of the information they need get help. New York is a great place to grow old – and we want to make sure all our seniors have access to the services they need to be safe and healthy.”
In addition to the senior guide, Public Advocate Gotbaum also operates a Senior Action Line - 212-669-7670 - which seniors can call to receive help overcoming problems with city services from trained staff. She has also released reports identifying problems seniors face accessing rent exemptions, transportation, and the city Meals-On-Wheels program.
Click here to view the guide.
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