At the height of the pandemic, older adults were homebound, unable to attend JCCs and senior centers that served them meals. UJA’s partners quickly pivoted to deliver meals to seniors safely at home. Mental health support, friendly phone calls, and virtual programming helped alleviate the loneliness. And when vaccines became available, we helped seniors access hard-to-come-by appointments. After more than a year of lost time, seniors are now getting their lives back.
Adults 65 and older are expected to represent
of the U.S. population by 2040.
About 28% of older adults in the United States, or
live alone.
can’t afford to pay for rent, medication, and food.
75 and older in NY live in or near poverty.
1.3 million meals provided to seniors worldwide.
$7.3 million dedicated to meet the needs of Holocaust survivors in New York, Israel, and around the world.
106,300 seniors participate in social, recreational, and wellness programs globally.
22.8 million hours of home care provided to seniors and Holocaust survivors in the former Soviet Union.
78,200 seniors and Holocaust survivors in the former Soviet Union receive services.
49,400 seniors receive homecare services around the world.
44,100 seniors receive friendly visits.
2,900 seniors receive transportation assistance.
We’re investing in tech projects so seniors have new ways to connect to community. A new online hub of virtual events. A tech helpline for the 60+ crowd. And in-home interactive older adult programs through TVs.