Eldercare Resources
Access-A-Ride Service
Access-A-Ride provides transportation in NYC and nearby areas of Nassau and Westchester counties for people whose disability prevents their (either sometimes or for all trips) of accessible mass transit, public bus or subway service. Read More »
Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities offer a housing alternative for older adults, providing nursing care, housekeeping and prepared meals as needed.
- Is assisted living right for your loved one? Read More »
- Assisted living in New York. Read More »
Working Caregivers: Finding a Balance
Information on how to cope with the stress and emotions related to caregiving and suggestions on how you can better balance caregiving and work responsibilities. Read More »
Taking Care of YOU: Self-care for Family Caregivers
Tools to help you take care of yourself while taking care of others.
Caregiver Support Groups
Below are links to various support groups in the NYC metro area:
- Mount Sinai Caregiver Support Program »
- Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups »
- Family Caregiver Alliance online support groups »
- New York Memory Center Support Groups »
- Caring Kind »
Getting Started
How to have “the talk” with your elderly loved ones. Read More »
Housing
- New York Department of Aging Housing Options for Older Adults »
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes. »
- Home Sharing: New York Foundation for Senior Citizens offers a free Home Sharing Program to connect “hosts” with extra private spaces in their homes or apartments with “guests” seeking housing. »
- Moving for Seniors: The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Move »
Home Care
- Various Types of Medicaid Home Care in New York State »
- Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) »
- A statewide Medicaid program that allows you to select, train and direct your own caregiver. The program enables relatives to be paid as caregivers. See the CDPAP fact sheet and application, as well as this overview from the New York Legal Assistance Group, to learn more.
- NYC Home Care Services Program (HCSP) »
- Tools for Choosing a Medicaid Managed Long Term Care Plan »
- Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) »
HIICAP: Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Programs
The network provides free, accurate and objective information and counseling on private health insurance, Medicare and related health coverage plans. Visit the New York State HIICAP website to learn more. For details, review the HIICAP Notebook, particularly the following chapters:
Medicare & You
The official U.S. government Medicare handbook. Read More »
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage Plans are another way to get your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage. Read More »
Medicare Advantage Plans–New York
2022 Medicare and Related Benefits for New Yorkers
Medicaid—New York Eligibility Requirements
NY Connects
Provides equitable information about long term services and supports in New York State. Read More »
Nutrition for Healthy Aging
- Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults »
- Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging »
- Vitamins and Minerals for Older Adults »
Paying for Care
How to pay for long-term care. Read More »
Senior Housing for Low-Income Residents
Low cost housing options and assistance programs for elders. Read More »
Senior Community Service Employment Program
A community service and work-based training program for older workers. Read More »
SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families. Read More »
Social Adult Day Care
Social adult day care (SADC) is a structured program that provides functionally impaired older adults with socialization, supervision and monitoring, personal care and nutrition in a protective setting. Find a site near you »
List of City-funded social adult day care opportunities.
SAGE Centers
Senior centers for LGBTQ+ elders of New York. Read more >>