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Programs

We offer a rich menu of activities to empower older adults to be active and socially connected. Participate in the way that works best for you—in your home, in person at our Upper West Side or Westchester offices, online, by phone, or out in the community.

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Aging Alone Together

Access: Online At DOROT (Manhattan) At DOROT (Westchester) Out in the Community

Aging Alone Together® is DOROT's flagship program for solo agers—individuals who expect to age or make decisions about their future independently.

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Aging Well

Access: Online At DOROT (Manhattan)

From healthcare to housing to advance care planning, our Aging Well programs help you navigate the big decisions you face as you age.

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Teens and older adults create lasting bonds during our B Mitzvah Opportunities as they explore Jewish values, ideas, and traditions through engaging discussions and hands-on activities.

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Engagement

Access: In Home At DOROT (Manhattan) At DOROT (Westchester) Out in the Community

Give special meaning to your Bar or Bat Mitzvah experience by volunteering with DOROT. Choose from a variety of opportunities—join our B-Mitzvah Experience, or take part in activities such as making cards, delivering packages, or joining our Intergenerational Chess program.

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DOROT's Caring Calls program brings joy to older adults and volunteers alike.

Caring Calls

Access: By Phone

Caring Calls brings together older adults and volunteers for weekly phone conversations to socialize, chat, and connect. It’s easy to get started—and to make a new friend!

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Cemetery Visits

Access: Out in the Community

Our Cemetery Visit program assists older adults in visiting the gravesites of their loved ones. Each summer, compassionate volunteers accompany older adults on these visits, offering physical assistance as well as a warm and supportive presence.

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Create a Legacy Project

Access: In Home Online

Preserve your life story, reflections, and words of wisdom through a DOROT Legacy Project. You’ll be paired with a trained volunteer who’ll collaborate with you at home or online to create a written or recorded keepsake.

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Friendly visits are joyful for volunteers and older adults alike.

Friendly Visiting

Access: In Home

Through Friendly Visiting, older adults welcome volunteers into their homes for weekly or monthly visits to build meaningful social connection and friendship.

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Genuine Connections is online programming that allows teens and older adults to connect through various programs and discussion groups.

GENuine Connections

Access: Online

Build meaningful friendships when you join our online community of adults 65+ and high school students. Discover how intergenerational bonds can enrich your life.

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Health & Wellness

Access: Online By Phone At DOROT (Manhattan)

Energize your body, calm your mind, and uplift your spirit with DOROT’s Health and Wellness programs. Options are available both in person and online.

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Information & Referral

Access: Online By Phone

Our Information & Referral team is here to help connect you with DOROT programs and share other community resources.

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