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Senior Programs and Services
The Department of Senior Programs and Services offers seminars and activities throughout the year. Check out our news and events page and special events calendar.
The Medicare Information Line, (914) 813-6100, is open year-round. Check out the dates for our next Medicare Basics programs.
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. The initiative is now unfolding through the Livable Community Village Approach - a “neighbors-helping-neighbors" program. Create a village where you live with our Village Tool Kit.
In a trail-blazing initiative, 25 Westchester County volunteers received certificates for completing the new Livable Communities Caregiver Coaching Program to help family caregivers make informed decisions to better care for their older or disabled loved ones.
Sign up now for “Generations,” Westchester’s free bimonthly newspaper for seniors.
Many people are struggling to pay their bills in today’s economy. But give a look at the Benefits Checkup brochure and complete the online questionnaire to learn about benefits you may be entitled to receive.
Professionals who want to receive Aging Network News bulletins from our department should send us their e-mail address. Sign up today.
Seniors should check our listings of senior clubs and centers and senior nutrition sites.
Learn about Senior Crime Busters, a one-hour elder fraud protection program that provides tips on how seniors can stay safe and avoid scams. Also learn about elder abuse.
If you, or someone you know, might require additional assistance to leave home during an emergency, sign up with the Special Needs Registry.
Westchester County is a major sponsor of Project Lifesaver (flyer and contact), a program that helps find missing seniors who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and are prone to wandering, through radio-frequency technology.
The department provides information on senior housing, help for caregivers and adult day care services for medical, psychiatric and social needs. Check out NY Connects to learn about long-term care 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.
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