Advocates gathered at New York City hall to demand action for the aging population, which is dealing with significant challenges, such as inadequate access to essential services. Many older adults are enduring lengthy waitlists and social isolation while community leaders emphasize the necessity for affordable housing and well-resourced adult centers. Council members underscore the importance of providing vital supports and legislative initiatives to address these issues, pointing out that over 500,000 older adults are waiting for affordable housing, indicating urgent needs that the city government must resolve.
New York City is failing to meet the needs of its aging population, with hundreds of thousands languishing due to policy and system failures that result in year-long waitlists.
Older New Yorkers are the backbone of our homes and neighborhoods, and we must make every effort to ensure they have access to the housing, healthy food, and the services they have earned and deserve.
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