The Grandparents Coalition is making its annual appeal for funds so that grandparents raising their grandchildren can buy them back-to-school supplies. The grandparents receive little or no subsidies for their grandchildren and have often left retirement and returned to work to provide for them.

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 in Westchester through the Livable Community Village Approach - a “neighbors-helping-neighbors" program. Create a village where you live with our Village Tool-Kit. Save Oct. 2 for our regional Livable Communities conference in Tarrytown. Prospective sponsors and exhibitors can download application forms.

Learn about the new Livable Communities Caregiver Coaching program – a proactive and ground-breaking project.

DSPS received four of the six Achievement Awards won by Westchester County in a competition sponsored by the National Association of Counties. It also won a Mature Media Award from the Mature Market Resource Center.

Need help with money matters? If so, call the Financial Helpline on July 21 or 22.

Westchester County’s district attorney, a regional certified public accounting firm and a leading elder law attorney will be honored for their contributions to enhance the quality of life for seniors at the 18th annual Golden Harvest Awards Breakfast. Download an application form to advertise in the “Senior Services Directory of Westchester Public and Private Resources,” which is distributed at the breakfast.

Have questions about Medicare? Call our Medicare Information Line, (914) 813-6100.

Sign up now for “Generations,” Westchester’s free bimonthly newspaper for seniors.

Many people are struggling to pay their bills. Benefits Checkup and its questionnaire may make you aware of benefits you're entitled to receive but may not know about.

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 or learn more about our Campaign to Stop Elder Abuse. Senior Crime Busters is a one-hour elder fraud protection program that provides tips on how seniors can stay safe and avoid scams.

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.

The department provides information on senior housing, help for caregivers, adult day care services for medical, psychiatric, and social needs and long-term care and long-term care insurance. Check out NY Connects to learn about long-term care options.