Naturally Occurring Retirement Community With Out Walls

                         
Naturally Occurring Retirement Community With Out Walls  

Neighborhood NORC Supportive Service Program

58-20 Little Neck Pkwy
Little Neck, NY 11362

(718) 225-6750 x540

[email protected]

Darlene Brennan, LCSW Director
Shelly Channan, Social Worker

NORC WOW, a Neighborhood NORC Supportive Service Program offers social work and nursing services, educational and recreational activities to all individuals 60 and over living in one and two family homes within the boundaries of Glen Oaks Village & 76th Ave on the North, 86th Ave on the South, Cross Island Pkwy on  the West and Langdale Ave on the East. Neighborhood  NORC Supportive Service Programs are designed to serve communities where a majority of residents have "aged in place." The program's goal is to help elders remain safely in their own homes as long as possible. NORC WOW is a membership organization. For a nominal membership fee, you or your loved one can enjoy all the benefits of membership. 

Services for NORC WOW members include:

• Social Work Services available in the NORC WOW office or in your home including case management, assistance with entitlements, and information and referral services
• Nursing Services provided by Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation are available in the NORC WOW office or in your home including blood pressure monitoring, patient advocacy, health and diet consultation
• Telephone reassurance
• Health education and fitness classes
• Socialization opportunities and support groups, cards and games, parties and special events, intergenerational programs with local schools
• Day trips
• Volunteer opportunities

Transportation provided for medical appointments and visits to local supermarkets provided by SNAP.

ABOUT NORCS

NORC is short for Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, a comprehensive supportive service program for seniors.  Typically, aging men and women need help getting quality care and support.  NORCs help older community members by providing them with a wide range of such services, from nursing and social work home visits, to assistance in obtaining home repairs and maintenance. NORCs empower seniors to continue to live independent lifestyles in the comfort of their own home and community. 

ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES:

• Home visits
• Supportive counseling
• Family support
• Long-term planning
• Information about Medicare, Medicaid, drug programs, and related benefits
• Skilled professionals who can help get your benefits
• Access to Meals-On-Wheels, transportation, and home care

BENEFITS

• With easy accessible help, you are not alone
• Caring advocates working for you and with you
• Save money on unnecessary services 

QUALITY HEALTH CARE

• Nurse visits in your own home to monitor chronic health conditions
• Health care system advocacy and education
• Medication management
• Home safety assessments
• Immunization/screening programs
• Caregiver instruction and support

BENEFITS

• Remain active and stay independent
• Improve nutrition and reduce stress
• Meet friends and neighbors who share your interests
• Remain involved in community and a healthy lifestyle 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS

• Exercise/wellness classes
• Community seminars
• Inter-generational programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Friendly visiting
• Home maintenance referrals