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The New York State Coalition on Elder Abuse is a multidisciplinary, statewide group of individuals, private organizations and public agencies working together to protect elders from abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
The United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
Learn about various initiatives the New York State Department of Health is taking to accommodate senior health issues including the EPIC program, Medicaid, Medicare, Family Health Plus, and senior support services.
The New York Health Care Proxy Law allows you to appoint someone you trust — for example, a family member or close friend — to make health care decisions for you if you lose the ability to make decisions yourself.
If you think your rights have been violated because of age discrimination, you may want to file a complaint with the Westchester County Human Rights Commission.
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This state-financed exemption could reduce your property taxes significantly. Eligible seniors 65 and older can even qualify for the “enhanced” program.
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) is a national resource dedicated to educating the public about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
It is the mission of the New York State Office for the Aging to help older New Yorkers to be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of cost-effective policies, programs, and services.
EPIC is a New York State-sponsored prescription plan for senior citizens who need help paying for their medications. Over 360,000 seniors already belong and are saving, on average, over 80 percent of the cost of their medicines.
Get help or get involved with home repairs, meal programs, health care services and more.
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