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2009 Calendar of Events
2009 Calendar of Events
Department of Senior Programs and Services
For information, call (914) 813-6400.
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(As of Nov. 6, 2009) |
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November |
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Westchester End-of-Life Conference
Westchester County Center, White Plains
8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
A Team of Partners in Palliative Care: Challenges and Choices in Ethics of Care at the End of Life presented by the Westchester/New York State Southern Region Collaborative for End-of-Life Care. To register, visit the Westchester End of Life Coalition Web site. |
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Medicare 101
County Office Building
9 S. First Ave., 8th floor
Mount Vernon
10 a.m. noon
Learn the basics of Medicare (Parts A, B, C and D), Medigap insurance and more. For more information and to register, call the Medicare information line at (914) 813-6100. |
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Concerns About Older Drivers
White Plains Senior Center
65 Mitchell Place, White Plains
noon
Program for family caregivers concerned about the safety of older drivers. Discussion to include resources available to help determine if loved one is driving safely, driving and dementia and transportation alternatives. Presented by the Older Driver Help Network and the Family Caregiver Support Program. To learn more, call the support program at (914) 245-9167. |
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Therapeutic Options and Opportunities for Caregivers to Enhance Quality of Life
Hugh Doyle Senior Center
94 Davis Ave., New Rochelle
10 a.m. 4 p.m.
Speakers to discuss holistic health, home-care services and resources and respite services for family caregivers. Hot lunch available at $2 for seniors; $6 for others. Advance reservations required for program and lunch. To sign up, contact Melody Keel at (914) 368-5508 or mkeel@hebrewhome.org |
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Help A Caregiver Day
November is National Family Caregiver Month and the Department of Senior Programs and Services is encouraging relatives, friends and neighbors to help caregivers with the many responsibilities they face by caring for an older or disabled person. Just a few ways to help: make and freeze meals, rake leaves and wash the car. To learn more, call the Family Caregiver Support Program at (914) 245-9167. |
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December |
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Senior Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon
Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown
11:30 a.m. 3 p.m. |
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Medicare 101
County Office Building
9 S. First Ave., 8th floor
Mount Vernon
10 a.m. noon
Learn the basics of Medicare (Parts A, B, C and D), Medigap insurance and more. For more information and to register, call the Medicare information line at (914) 813-6100. |
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January |
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Annual Legislative Speak-Out Breakfast
County Center
198 Central Ave., White Plains
9 a.m. noon
Discussion to focus on impact of cuts in the federal and state budgets on seniors. Elected county and state officials to attend. |
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