Senior Services: Resources for Seniors

TOWN OF GREENBURGH SENIOR SERVICES

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AUTOMOTIVE (Transportation)

For Transportation Needs and Referral Information Contact: Westchester Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) at: General Help and Customer Service: (914) 813-6300

• 511 NY State Rideshare​ www.511NYRideshare.org  or call 511 and say "Rideshare"
• Bee-Line Bus www.transportation.westchestergov.com  or call (914) 813-7777 [safety, reduced fared and schedules]
• Metro Card Van Service https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/fares-and-metrocard  or call (914) 995-4444
• Para-Transit www.transportation.westchestergov.com  or call (914) 995-2960 [$5 fares, taxi, schedules and ambulatory requirements]
• Project Time Out  www.wjcs.com or call (914) 761-0600 ext 310  [respite care for families with paid assistants to escort on trips)
• Ride Connect  www.RideConnectWestchester.org or call (914) 242-7433  [7 days, up to 10 places per month with referral database]
• TRA (Transportation.Resources.Access) (formerly Westfair Rides) Visit https://my-tra.org/ or call (914) 764-3533 to arrange transportation to healthcare appointments in Westchester County (ages 60+ or 21+ with low vision who are unable to drive themselves; TRA is unable to accommodate riders who use wheelchairs without a caregiver to assist & cannot transport minors.)

GENERAL RESOURCES

• Resources for Aging In Place  : Community Based Services, Health Needs, Housing and MORE! Boxwood Alliance Website

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Health Databases : Free Access through the Westchester Library System Health Resources 

• Consumer Lab - A consumer rating with extensive reviews and articles for nonprescription vitamins, herbal remedies and more.
• Hospital Safety Grade and Doctor Ratings and Reviews (see Essential Online Health Information for Older Adults brochure for links)
• X-Plain - Educational videos for a basic understanding of various health needs, diseases and health procedures.    
• Medline Plus - MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
• Medline Plus en Español - MedlinePlus es el sitio web de los Institutos Nacionales de Salud para pacientes y sus familiares y amigos. Producido por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina, la biblioteca médica más grande del mundo, le brinda información sobre enfermedades, afecciones y problemas de bienestar en un lenguaje que puede entender. MedlinePlus ofrece información de salud confiable y actualizada, en cualquier momento, en cualquier lugar, de forma gratuita.
• Merck Manual Consumer -The Merck Manual Consumer edition explains disorders, who is likely to get them, their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, how they might be prevented, and how they can be treated; also provides information about prognosis. Written in everyday language by 300 outstanding contributors and continually updated.
• Merck Manuals en Español - Los manuales de Merck, que ofrecen las versiones profesional y de consumo, son uno de los recursos de información médica más utilizados en el mundo. Elija entre tres versiones, profesional, consumidor y veterinaria.
• Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine - Provides access to medical and professional periodicals, health and fitness magazines, and reference books and pamphlets. The database is designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only. 

HOUSING

• Medicare.gov - A Helpful National Database Rating and Tool Locator for : Independent Living, Rehabilitation Care, Nursing Home or Assisted Living Care.
• Westchester County Housing Resources Link for Older Adults

LEGAL

Senior Law Council :  Senior Law Day Resources Website  Free legal assistance, Elder Law latest edition, Resource Guides and Law Day Events - all in Spanish and English.

Elder Justice : Pace Law School - Elder Justice Unit  (914) 422-4069  

or the help line: (914) 287-0739 

MEDICAL

• 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Prevention & Response Team : (914) 925-5959   
• Alzheimers.gov - Provides information and resources on these conditions as well as resources for living with dementia, caregivers, and clinical trials. Maintained by the National Institute on Aging. 
• Community Mental Health Services Directory 2016 Edition (updated in 2018)
• Hospice of Westchester - various services including bereavement support groups  
• Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults 
• Suicide Prevention in Older Adults : Dr. Kiosses of Weill-Cornell Medical College / Appointment: 1-888-798-7284
• Stroke - National Stroke Association
•  VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

• Department of Senior Programs and Services  Important News, Health, Housing, Care, Transit and Legal Information for Seniors 
• Westchester Public Private Partnership for Aging Services  Website Resources, Telehealth Intervention, Care Circles, Livable Communities and The Westchester Alliance for Careers with the Elderly