Westchester County, New York

Publications

Senior citizens can learn how they can save money on utility/heating, prescriptions, medicare costs, rent, property taxes, and minor home repairs in the 2007 Financial Savings & Benefits Guide. Other publications and studies are provided to assist the caregiver, senior citizen, or any member of the household with taking care of the elderly.

Additional resources include the Millenium Aging Project (part 1) (part 2), promotion of community partnerships, the establishment of Caregiver Resource Centers, an informative newsletter and bulletin listing upcoming events and activities. (Adobe Acrobat required.)

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News and Events

Browse this section for the latest news, activities and programs of interest to seniors.

Network: A Newsletter for the Aging Network Winter 2007

A seasonal issue that explores issues related to seniors regarding health care, elder abuse, legislation safeguarding perscription drugs, caregiver resources, and the recent White House conference that covered a top 10 list of important issues to be addressed.

Planning Your Healthcare in Advance

Because of illness or injury, you may be unable to talk to a doctor and make decisions about your treatment. You may wish to plan in advance to help make sure that your wishes about treatment will be followed if you become unable to make those decisions.

Senior Citizen Guide to Mental Health Services

This valuable guide assists consumers and their families in obtaining information on available mental health programs and services in Westchester County.

Benefits at a Glance

A booklet with the latest information about where to find services and programs. Covers everything from food stamps to reverse mortgages to veterans benefits.

Generaciones Veranos 2007

Read a calendar of events and learn about news affecting seniors in Westchester in this Spanish language publication.

2007 Financial Benefits and Savings Guide For Senior Citizens

Your guide to saving money on utility/heating, prescriptions, medicare costs, rent, property taxes, and minor home repairs. Includes a useful directory of phone numbers.

Directory of Services, Rights and Benefits 2007

This booklet has been prepared by the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services to acquaint you with the wealth of services and benefits available to you as a senior citizen in Westchester. All the services are listed alphabetically to make it easy to browse topics.