Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 13:32

The Department of Senior Programs and Services offers seminars and activities throughout the year. Get details on our news and events page and special events calendar. 

The latest issue of the 60+ Livable Communities Newsletter is available.  Download a copy.

Elder Needs Survey
In conjunction with its Livable Communities initiative, the county is conducting a survey of residents age 60 and older to learn if their income can cover basic expenses without public or private subsidies. Read more about our Elder Needs Survey, then complete the survey online.

Orlando Timeshare Raffle
Would you like a luxurious vacation in a sunny location – a relaxing getaway from winter’s wind and snow?  If so, consider donating $10 for a raffle ticket to win a week at a timeshare in Florida; proceeds to benefit grandparents raising grandchildren.

Other Highlights

• Don’t miss “Spring Into A Healthier Lifestyle,” the latest issue of Nutrition News for Seniors with tips for sensible eating. Catch up on earlier issues.
  
  
• A new service has been launched to connect businesses and foundations looking to sponsor projects for seniors with not-for-profit organizations and agencies that serve seniors and are looking for funds.
  
  
• Our award-winning program “Livable Communities Initiative: A Vision for All Ages – Bringing People and Places Together” aims to help seniors remain in their homes as they grow older with independence, dignity and civic engagement. Read the latest “It Takes a Village” newsletter.
  
  
• The Livable Communities Caregiver Coaching Program is a trail-blazing initiative that helps family caregivers make informed decisions to better care for their older or disabled loved ones.
  
  
• Learn about the Care Circles of Westchester, which provides family caregivers with information to coordinate help for their loved ones from volunteers, who share in caregiving tasks.
   
• Need a speaker for you group’s next meeting? Check out the Livable Communities Speakers Bureau.
  
  
• RideConnect needs volunteers to drive seniors  in northern Westchester to places such as the local mall, the doctor’s office and other destinations.
  
  
• Results of the Priority Pulse survey indicated that Westchester seniors cite transportation as their greatest need today and as their anticipated greatest need in the future.
  
  
• Six Medicare Basics workshops are scheduled for 2012. The Medicare Information Line, (914) 813-6100, is open year-round.
  
  
• Living Well is a new initiative that will teach seniors how to self-manage their chronic health conditions. Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services is the lead agency for seven counties in the Mid-Hudson Valley for this federal program.


• Check out NY Connects to learn about long-term care options in Westchester.
  
  
• The New York State Insurance Department provides information about long-term care insurance as well as other items of interest to seniors, such as Medicare, Medicaid and other topics.