Older Adult Services

The Staten Island JCC offers a wide range of programs designed to help older adults stay active, engaged, connected, and inspired. From wellness activities and educational programs to social events, cultural experiences, volunteer opportunities, and lifelong learning, there are countless ways to participate in community.

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Older Adult Center Network

Our Older Adult Center Network brings CLLD (Center for Life Long Development) programming to three sites across Staten Island— Bernikow, Avis/South Shore, and Stapleton. From fitness and creative arts to lectures, meals, and social connection, you'll find programs to match every interest — along with case assistance for benefits, health insurance, and other essential support.

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PATH Program

Our PATH Program—Parkinson’s Assistance Through Healing— is a specialized day program for individuals with Parkinson’s. The program includes support groups for participants and caregivers, fitness classes and recreation, specialized aquatics classes, therapy exercises, and more.

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A group of five teenagers, four standing and one sitting in a wheelchair, interacting with an elderly woman in a classroom or community center setting.

Holocaust Survivors

The JCC is a place where Holocaust survivors and their loved ones can find compassionate guidance, meaningful relationships, and a community that honors their stories.

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A group of five elderly people celebrating Mardi Gras, some wearing colorful masks and gold crowns, in a room with wooden floors and a large colorful artwork in the background.

Memory Loss Programs

The JCC provides compassionate programs to support individual’s with recently diagnosed to mid-stage Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.

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An instructor leading a fitness class using resistance bands, with diverse participants seated and following along in a spacious room.

Community-Based Senior Support

The JCC extends care beyond our centers, bringing support directly into the communities where older adults live. In Stapleton, our Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) program complements OAC programming with services designed for the neighborhood's aging population. At Seaview Senior Housing, an on-site JCC social services coordinator connects residents to services throughout Staten Island.

Funding Provided By

The Older Adult Center Network is funded by the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA).

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