New York Statewide Senior Action Council
800-333-4374
Advocacy, training, workshops, patient rights, long-term care options
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Elder Care Resource Center
www.eldercareresourcecenter.info
877-353-3750
Information, resources, links to support organizations.
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New York State Partnerships for Long Term Care
1-888-697-7582
The New York State Partnership for Long Term Care combines private long term care insurance with Medicaid to help people prepare financially for possible nursing home care, home care or other long term care services as specified in the policy.
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School Tax Relief (STAR)
Eligible older homeowners can receive a significant exemption on the taxable value of their homes, resulting in considerable school property tax savings
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New York Connects
NY Connects is designed to help people learn about long term care services.
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The Kinship Navigator
The Kinship Navigator is a statewide program specifically designed to provide information and resources to kinship caregivers across the state.
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Statewide Caregiving and Respite Coalition of New York (SCRCNY)
A statewide, cross-disability, cross-generational caregiving and respite coalition
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Older Driver Family Assistance Project
The Older Driver Family Assistance Project handbook “When You Are Concerned” is available for families and caregivers concerned about an older family member who may no longer drive safely.
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) assists job seekers and persons looking to further their careers to access the employment, education, training and information services they need at One-Stop Centers in their neighborhoods.
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Crime Victims Protection
Personal property lost or destroyed during a crime can be reimbursed if it is necessary to maintain a victim’s health and welfare.
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The New York State Emergency Management Office
518-242-5000
Helpful information can be obtained through this office for emergency preparedness and a plan of action to take in the aftermath of a disaster.
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New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)
This website contains a wealth of information to assist older New Yorkers and their families access programs and services.
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Health Care Proxy
1-800-342-9871
The New York health care proxy law allows people of all ages to designate someone to make health care decisions on their behalf if they can no longer do so.
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Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance
1-800-701-0501
More than 500 trained HIICAP counselors located in county offices for the aging across the state are available to answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Advantage programs (managed care), Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medigap and other health and long term care insurance issues.
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NYC Commission on Women’s Issues
(212) 504-4115
Childcare and early childhood education
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Office of Children and Family Services
518-474-9454
Social services including child care services
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NYC Department for the Aging
(212) NEW-YORK (639-9675)
Provides essential services such as hot meals and activities at senior centers, home-delivered meals, case management, home care, transportation and legal services for seniors.
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New York State Office for the Aging
(800) 342-9871
Delivers person-centered, consumer-oriented, and cost-effective policies, programs and services which support and empower older adults and their families, in partnership with the network of public and private organizations which serve them.
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