Health & Wellness

On the night of July 4, as families throughout Coney Island gathered for the holiday, gunfire tore through a backyard barbecue in the courtyard of a residence near West 30th Street and Surf Avenue, just blocks from the boardwalk where hundreds were celebrating. Eight members of one family, including four children between the ages of six and fourteen, were [...]

As summer winds down and school buses begin their routes again, thousands of families are getting ready for the first day of a new school year. Students are refilling their supplies and parents are filling out forms, but for many, this time of year adds additional pressure. New schedules have to be arranged, schoolwork begins piling up again, and [...]

For a new mother still recovering from childbirth, an older adult managing a chronic illness, or an at-risk family already stretched thin, something as basic as getting groceries in the door can become a daunting obstacle standing between them and good health. A trip to the store isn't always simple, or even possible, and when food insecurity and health [...]

Walk into any one of JCCGCI's Older Adult Centers on a weekday morning, and you'll find the same thing: a room full of life. Someone is calling out bingo numbers in one corner of the room while a dance class is warming up on the other. What one may expect to be a silent room of relaxation is actually [...]

For many older adults, Medicare is one of the most confusing systems they will ever have to navigate. With premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, prescription formularies, and enrollment periods, even the terminology alone can be overwhelming. When one single misstep can mean paying hundreds of dollars more than necessary or losing coverage altogether, the stakes could not be higher for the [...]

August marks National Wellness Month, a nationwide reminder to pause and prioritize the habits, resources, and support systems that help us live healthier, fuller lives. At JCCGCI, wellness has never been a seasonal conversation. It's the foundation of nearly all of the work that we do, whether that's showing up for someone navigating a hard season, helping a neighbor [...]

At JCCGCI, we know that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. On June 16, approximately 50 staff members from across the organization gathered at the Marien Heim Older Adult Center for JCCGCI's first-ever Employee Wellness Event, an afternoon dedicated to rest, connection, learning, and self-care. The event brought together employees from programs & departments throughout the agency, [...]

For thousands of older adults across New York City, remaining at home is deeply connected to independence and quality of life. But for many homebound older adults, everyday tasks that once felt routine -  grocery shopping, preparing meals, or even leaving the house safely - can become overwhelming challenges. As mobility limitations, chronic illness, financial hardship, and social isolation [...]

UNS offers individual family and group counseling for individuals affected by gun violence. All community members are welcome to register for private counseling at no cost to them. To register, visit the UNS office at 1718 Mermaid Ave, Brooklyn New York.

The Southern Brooklyn COAD is offering a free class/training. The Southern Brooklyn COAD is following up the active shooter training by teaming up with Maimonides Medical Center to offer a free “Stop The Bleed” course. This class gives participants the knowledge and skills they need to be able to stop life threatening bleeding and save lives in the event of an emergency [...]