Older Adult Services

Elmcor has been enhancing the lives of older adults since 1981 by providing a comprehensive array of services aimed at promoting healthy aging. Operating out of four centers located in East Elmhurst, Lefrak City, Jackson Heights, and Corona, Elmcor offers participants access to a wide range of programs and services. Services offered include:

• Physical, cultural, recreational, and social activities (both intra and intergenerational)
• Exercise, nutrition, and health education
• Telephone reassurance, friendly visits, shopping assistance, escort, technology, information, referral, and other in-home support services
• Local, out-of-state, and international trips
• A warming center in winter months and cooling center in summer months
• Case assistance to ensure participants get the benefits to which they are entitled
• Nutritious, congregate meals

Older adult services are open to individuals age 60 and older. For program inquiries, please contact Diane Miller, Aging in Place Coordinator at 718-651-0096 (Ext.213) or via email d.miller@elmcor.org, Danielle Gabbin-Burton Activities Coordinator at 718-651-0096 (Ext.207) or via email d.gabbin-burton@elmcor.org, Fernando Meza, Assistant Director of Older Adult Services, at 718-651-0096 (Ext. 269) or via email at f.meza@elmcor.org.