Seniors

For senior transport, see the community services department page.

Monday, May 20: Seniors Defensive Driving Course
Call 914-670-3047 or 914-670-3048 to register
9am - 3pm
$30 to register, cash due on arrival
Coffee & Snacks served


Aging in Place Home Repair Program: If you are a senior with limited income, at risk of losing or having to leave your home due to lack of accessibility or disrepair, Habitat for Humanity is here to help. The program makes improvements to your home creating a safe and energy efficient environment. These improvements will decrease your chance of injury and cut energy costs
Applications are available online here, or attached below.
For more information:
https://habitatnycwc.org/aging-in-place/
AgingInPlace@habitatnycwc.org
914-240-7003

Caring.com is the leading senior care resource for families seeking information and support.
Click here for a breakdown of costs associated with senior care in New York, medicare assistance, financial assistance, legal information, and a list of assisted living facilities in New York.

Click here to see the same information for memory care.


Senior Law Day Program: Collaboration of Westchester County attorneys, financial advisors, and senior care managers offering free consultations and educational seminars.


Long Term Care Ombudsman Program: An ombudsman protects the health, safety, welfare, and civil and human rights of people in nursing homes and adult care facilities.

General Line: 1-588-582-6769
Email: ombudsman@aging.ny.gov

Westchester Ombudsman: Judy A. Farrell
Office: 10 North Street, Cold Spring, NY, 10516
Phone: 914-500-3406
Email: judy@ltccc.org


Westchester Family Justice Center, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY, 10601
Phone: 914-995-1880

Confidential and free services to domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse victims of crime who access the court to obtain orders of protection in Family Court. Bilingual advocates are on-site in the courthouse to assist clients in navigating the court system, assist with filing for NYS OVS Compensation, court accompaniment, safety planning and information and referrals to other community agencies.


Pace Women's Justice Center: Free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. PWJC helps individuals navigate the legal system and obtain legal services, including but not limited to orders of protection, custody, support, divorce, financial exploitation, and estate planning.

Legal Helpline: 914-287-0739

The PWJC Walk-In Legal Clinic provides free legal consultations for one to two hours.
Pace Law School, 78 North Broadway, White Plains, NY, 10603
Phone: 914-422-4188


Pace Women's Justice Center: Free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. PWJC helps individuals navigate the legal system and obtain legal services, including but not limited to orders of protection, custody, support, divorce, financial exploitation, and estate planning.

Legal Helpline: 914-287-0739

The PWJC Walk-In Legal Clinic provides free legal consultations for one to two hours.
Pace Law School, 78 North Broadway, White Plains, NY, 10603
Phone: 914-422-4188