What they call their work
What they do
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 3 activities
- Digital health and wellness support for seniorsOffers the WeCare Communicator mobile app to enable seniors to monitor their physical and mental health, and provides a virtual platform supporting healthy aging, wellness, and lifelong learning through online classes and social activities.
- Skill-building and wellness programs for seniorsOffers skill-building programs, classes, and social activities tailored to participants' interests to promote wellness, healthy aging, and lifelong learning, with support from community staff.
- Social connection and community engagement programsOrganizes online programs, community events, group outings, and operates a virtual senior social community to foster social connection, combat isolation, and support well-being among seniors.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 2 activities
- Benefits navigation and social needs assessmentConducts regular social needs assessments and provides personalized benefits navigation assistance to help members access community resources such as food assistance, housing applications, and medical insurance. Serves economically and socially disadvantaged individuals, including the elderly, infirmed, and indigent, through a network of over 60 partner organizations.
- Food assistance access and referralsConnects community members with food assistance programs including SNAP, food pantries, and home-delivered meals, often in coordination with health screenings and social needs assessments.
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Senior Independence Support Services 2 activities
- Healthy aging and long-term wellness programmingOperates comprehensive programming focused on improving health and well-being for Asian seniors through advocacy, services, referrals, and initiatives addressing both mental and physical health needs.
- Remote and home-based care managementProvides remote and home-based care management services in collaboration with local health home programs to improve quality of life and support long-term care planning for seniors and families.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Daily living and medical support servicesProvides ongoing, personalized support addressing daily living needs and medical concerns for community members in New York City, particularly seniors and disadvantaged populations.
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Medicare Counseling and Assistance 1 activity
- Health care enrollment and insurance assistanceProvides free, customized guidance on health insurance enrollment, including Medicare, supplemental plans, and non-MAGI Medicaid, for New Yorkers aged 65 and above. Assists with resolving health plan issues, accessing prescription assistance programs, and referrals to doctors and specialists.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Health education and preventive care seminarsConducts health seminars focused on preventive care, mental health, healthy diet, and chronic disease management to reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations among Asian seniors.
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Who they work with
- Asian Community Care Organization Partner — Peer-driven organization serving the Asian community in New York
- Life Me Up Partner — Partner organization whose members provide music performances for the senior community through ACCO.
- New York State Government — Participates in the state-run Social Care Network (SCN) program to support Medicaid members.
- Partner organizations Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to connect seniors with health and social resources.
- WeCare Communicator APP Partner — Platform used to access community resources for the Senior Social Community.
- WeCare Communicator APP Partner — Technology partner used to receive client requests and deliver immediate assistance.
- WeCare Communicator APP Partner — Technology platform used to submit service requests for housing and other needs.
- government agencies Partner — Collaborates with government agencies to improve service access for vulnerable Asian community members.
- hospitals Partner — Collaborates with hospitals to integrate health services for the Asian community.
- local businesses Partner — Partners with local businesses to enhance community outreach and resource access.
- local health home programs Partner — Collaborates to provide remote and home-based care management services.
- nonprofits Partner — Partners with nonprofit organizations to expand service delivery and support.
- research centers Partner — Works with research centers to support evidence-based health initiatives.
- 布朗克斯当地社区社会团体 Partner — Refers individuals to and collaborates with local community groups in the Bronx to expand social support networks.
How they approach the work
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- Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Coordinated Referralsmethodology: social-determinants-of-healthBy identifying non-medical needs such as housing, food security, and insurance access through screenings and referrals, the organization improves health outcomes because social stability enables better medical engagement and long-term wellness.
- Integrated Community Partnerships for Holistic Supportmethodology: community-partnership-networkBy building a coordinated network of community and health partners, the organization improves access to services for vulnerable Asian seniors because integrated systems reduce fragmentation and increase timely, culturally responsive care.
- Peer-Driven Community Modelmethodology: peer-driven_community_modelBy leveraging shared identity and trust within the Asian senior community, the organization increases engagement and improves health and social outcomes through peer-driven support networks.