Dorot Inc

Community services alleviates social isolation and brings the generations together through enriching programs. Dorot's response team volunteer corps provides older adults with one-time services such as birthday visits and calls, helps with errands and household tasks such as returning library books, organizing paperwork, and taking neighborhood walks, thus decreasing social isolation and offering needed assistance. Volunteers share older adults' concerns with social workers so that dorot can connect them to resources and professional support and promote aging in place. See schedule o for continuationdorot connections in queens offered virtual and in-person intergenerational and social engagement programs for older adults and volunteers living in new york congressional district 06 to create community using an intensive outreach recruitment and community partnership strategy. Lasting impressions offers seniors the opportunity to create their legacy in the form of an ethical will, memoir, art project or video/audio interview; and helps those interested compose advance care plans. Through four annual package delivery programs, volunteers bring packages of holiday food, treats, and essentials to home-based older adults and enjoy a friendly visit either over the phone or in the home. Dorot social workers follow-up on any unmet needs. Aging alonetogether is a six-session workshop series that provides tools, strategies, and support for adults who identify as solo agers: individuals who, by choice or circumstance, function without the support system traditionally provided by family. Bringing the generations together is a high priority for dorot and a wide range of intergenerational programs are offered that bring older adults and volunteers together to form lasting relationships. Key programs include our teen and college internship programs, family volunteering, art, music, chess and current events workshops. Genuine connections is an exclusively online space for seniors and teens to build intergenerational community through worthwhile conversation and fun activities within small and consistent groups. The combination of supportive community, personal storytelling, and reflection creates an atmosphere in which meaningful intergenerational relationships form and grow. During 2024, over 6,400 compassionate volunteers provided older adults with a range of services and social interaction.

Education services alleviate isolation by enabling older adults and caregivers to participate in classes and support groups. University without walls offers educational and cultural courses, support groups, and holiday celebrations via teleconference to older adults throughout the country. Russian university without walls offers russian-speaking older adults continuing education and esl classes through teleconference, easing loneliness and isolation, and helping them integrate into american life. Trained volunteers offer one-on-one assistance to late technology adopters to help them master computer skills through tech coaching. See schedule o for continuationtech coaches teach older adults how to connect with family and friends virtually, participate in online classes, and access essential services over the internet. Families can download technology guides from the dorot website to help teach parents and grandparents to use a laptop, smartphone, and other devices. Through information and referral, dorot staff provide guidance to seniors, caregivers, and professionals about available services at dorot, and in new york city and beyond.

Concrete services help older adults live independently in the community. Kosher meals at home (kmh) delivers weekly nutritious frozen kosher meals to home-based older adults who have difficulty shopping or cooking. The kmh coordinator and social work interns ensure participants' needs are met by providing critical, life-enhancing case assistance. We deliver emergency meals upon discharge from the hospital or the unexpected absence of a caregiver. Festive holiday meals are also provided. Volunteers of all ages create handmade cards to send to older adults to celebrate their birthdays and holidays.