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Under Supervisor
Kaiman’s directive, the Town of North Hempstead was one of
the first municipalities of its size in the nation to
establish a comprehensive aging in place initiative.
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Dubbed Project
Independence, the program was adapted from the Naturally
Occurring Retirement Community model prevalent in urban
settings.
By simply dialing
311, a resident can connect with the Town’s Project
Independence staffer who will help them find answers to a
particular question, track down information or tap into
valuable services such as health screenings, immunizations and
information about managing medications. |
In addition, the
program will also offer caregiver support, social and
recreational activities, support groups for those coping with
illness, depression or loss, as well as volunteer
opportunities.
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Supervisor Kaiman
recently announced the addition of a Project
Independence Transportation Initiative which will
offer free taxi rides to shopping centers for seniors
in participating areas. With a satellite office
now up and running in Great Neck, plans are in the
works to regionalize Project Independence by opening
satellite offices in seven communities throughout
North Hempstead. This innovative program helped CNN
Money Magazine rate North Hempstead as the 2nd Best
Place to Live for a Healthy Retirement in the United
States. |
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