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 [ BACK ] DOROT, Inc.Reeva MagerCoordinator of Community Outreach 171 West 85th Street New York NY 10024 Tel: (212)769-2850 Fax: (212)769-4989 Email: Web Address: www.dorotusa.org Services: DOROT is a partnership of professionals, volunteers and seniors dedicated to enhancing the lives of the elderly. DOROT enables older people to maintain their independence and live with dignity in their own homes for as long as possible. Our programs provide food, housing, education and companionship to more than 10,000 seniors and their caregivers each year and bring the generations together. The agency provides social work support for all its programs. Socialization and Companionship: •Friendly Visiting recruits, trains and matches volunteers with homebound and other elders for weekly visits. Volunteers and seniors make a minimum commitment of one year and receive ongoing support from social work staff. •Holiday Package Deliveries sends volunteers to visit the elderly on major holidays, bringing packages of traditional foods and an hour's conversation. Thanksgiving Banquet and Meal Delivery hosts elders at a festive banquet and meal deliveries to the homebound. Health and Nutrition Services: •Kosher Meals for the Homebound supplies frail elders with weekly deliveries of nutritious frozen kosher meals, and reassurance. The program's emergency service delivers meals to elders in urgent need. •Shop and Escort provides homebound elders with a trained assistant for shopping, trips to the doctor, and walks outdoors. Escorts also shop for elders unable to leave their homes. Additionally, through DOROT's Door 2 Door and Hand-in-Hand programs, voluteers shop and perform errands for homebound elders and escort frail elders on errands, to the doctor, and to cultural events. •The Wellness Program offers a wide variety of classes at DOROT and over the telephone, and includes exercise, nutrition, relaxation, and meditation. Housing •Homelessness Prevention Program houses homeless elders in a supportive transitional setting with congregate meals, life-skills training, counseling and assistance in procuring benefits, and relocates them to safe, affordable permanent housing. "Aftercare" continues to give support to resettled elders, and helps to prevent the recurrence of homelessness. Information Services •Information, Referral, and Case Assistance provides help and guidance to elders, their families and friends, volunteers, and the public. •Caregivers' Connections provides telephone support groups and informational workshops for family caregivers caring for an elderly loved one. A support group for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients meets twice monthly. Educational, Cultural and Spiritual Enrichment •University Without Walls, New York's largest teleconferencing program for the homebound, offers weekly conference call classes and support groups to promote education and socialization. Now available in Russian. •Art Lectures and Concerts include art lectures and concerts at DOROT and in the community; volunteers escort frail elders to some events. •Cemetery Visits offers elders door-to-door transportation to New York Metropolitan Area cemeteries with the support of volunteer escorts. Volunteer Services •Our volunteer department offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities and intergenerational programs for individuals and groups of all ages, including families, schools, religious institutions, youth groups and corporate volunteers. Additional Information •The Merrin Institute at DOROT fosters replication of DOROT's intergenerational and volunteer programs. Eligibility, including Geographic Areas Served: Ages 60 and over. Service area: East Side and Upper West Side, Manhattan (catchment areas vary; inquire by specific program). Some programs available in the Greater Metropolitan Area, including Westchester, Long Island and New Jersey. University Without Walls is available nationwide. Fees: Minimal fees and/or suggested contributions for most programs and services. Fees can be waived. Staff: Reeva S. Mager, Coordinator of Community Outreach, (917)441-3704 Judy Ribnick, Director of Community Services Lisa Horowitz, Director of Volunteer Services Vivian Fenster Ehrlich, Executive Director Additional Information: Category: Alternative Therapies • Caregiver Services • Education/Recreation • Friendly Visiting, no fee • Home Visits • Housing Assistance • Info & Referral • Meal Program • Shop/Escort • Social Services • Support Groups • Transportation Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein and within these listings and website to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by ESCOTA (East Side Council on the Aging). The views and opinions of listings and services expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of ESCOTA (East Side Council on the Aging) and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. 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