Senior Programs and Services
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.
Read about the Livable Communities Collaborative for Aging Services and more in the new Aging Network Newsletter.
Equal Access Westchester
Equal Access Westchester, a new program and Web site launched March 12, promotes accessibility for people with disabilities throughout Westchester County. It is a unique partnership between the Westchester Independent Living Center and four Westchester County organizations. The Equal Access Westchester Web site provides information on accessible transportation, dining, shopping, lodging, and recreation venues in Westchester County; ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) information; tax incentives for businesses; and Westchester County's Livable Communities Initiative.
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
Specific dates and locations will be available soon for National Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 29.
Mobility Study
The Westchester Alliance led a Think Tank of nine students from six local colleges and universities to brainstorm for ways to improve mobility for older adults and home care workers in northeast Westchester County. “Driving for Solutions” is the report of the Think Tank’s findings.
Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services has been issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) for certain services that are provided for through state grants and through the federal Older Americans Act. For information about the individual RFPs, please visit: http://www.westchestergov.com/rfp
Elder Economic 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 Economic Survey, then complete the survey online. Print the flier.
Other Highlights
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Honorees for the 30th annual Senior Citizens Hall of Fame were feted at a luncheon and induction ceremony Dec. 3 in Tarrytown.
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The 2012 edition of the Elder Law Q&A: An Introduction to Aging Issues and Planning for the Future in English is available online. En Español.
- Don’t miss “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day,” the latest issue of Nutrition News for Seniors with tips for proper exercise and 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.
- Living Well is a federal program that encourages older Americans to self-manage chronic conditions - such as arthritis and pain management - while they continue to see their health care professional.
- 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.