20 Nov 2020
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When Kelly Chiarella, director of the Yonkers Office of the Aging,More
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10 Nov 2020
0 Commentsstuff a bus
The Westchester County Bee-Line Food Drive created their Stuff a Bus program to assist More
9 Nov 2020
0 Commentswestchester’s farm trail
Courtesy of Westchester County’s Office of Economic Development, here’s what’s happening alongMore
7 Nov 2020
0 Commentsholiday shopping and festivities
White Plains is adding a new tradition to its holiday celebrations this year. Scheduled for December 3More
28 Oct 2020
0 Commentsattractions in westchester and nearby
You may already have heard that the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is leaving its long-time venueMore
28 Oct 2020
1 Commentpandemic, the clock change and sleep
On Sunday, November 1st, at 2a.m., clocks will be turned one hour back for Daylight Savings Time,More
19 Oct 2020
0 Commentswestchester craft crawl
With most regional craft fairs cancelled due to Covid-19, local craft and maker spaces have banded togetherMore
11 Oct 2020
0 Commentsfall harvest
Committed to honoring the ancient Jewish tradition of regenerative agriculture, Briarcliff Manor’s More
9 Oct 2020
0 Commentstop honors for wartburg
For “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2021,” Newsweek partnered with the respected global dataMore
27 Sep 2020
0 Commentscashing in on what’s hot
We consulted with the team at Astor Galleries in Kingston, NY, a collectibles and estate appraisals and liquidationMore
26 Sep 2020
0 Commentsmusic to our ears
Staying at home just got a whole lot better. Music Conservatory of Westchester is now offering virtual More
21 Sep 2020
0 Commentsdon’t delay your flu shot
As COVID-19 and the looming flu season threaten a possible double whammy this year, Dr. Debra Spicehander, More
13 Sep 2020
0 Commentsartis teams up with johns hopkins
In partnership with Johns Hopkins physicians, Artis Senior Living has announced the launch of More
1 Dec 2020
0 Commentsretirement planning
ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING
ENEA, SCANLAN & SIRIGNANO, LLP
245 Main Street, Suite 500, White Plains, NY 10601
339 Route 202, Suite 100, Somers, NY 10589
914.948.1500; https://www.esslawfirm.com
Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP is one of New York’s premier law firms for elder law; Medicaid planning and applications; estate tax planning; guardianships; special needs planning; and wills, trusts, and estates. Named a “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers® for sixteen consecutive years, the firm has long protected the life savings of seniors and the disabled from estate taxes and the cost of long-term care. It also holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent rating for ethics and legal excellence.
SENIOR LAW DAY
Free legal and financial advice for Westchester County seniors and their families. Visit www.seniorlawday.info.
MEDICAID
MEDICAID SOLUTIONS
2127 Crompond Rd., Ste 105, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567; 914.924.2566; colin@medicaidsolutions.com;
www.MedicaidSolutions.com
Caring for a loved one? Hemorrhaging money? Don’t think you can qualify for Medicaid? You may be missing out on significant savings! Caregivers are often overwhelmed, tired and fearful about meeting ongoing care needs. With my help, remaining comfortably in your own home is actually a very reachable goal. Medicaid may become a very real part of that solution even though you may not think you are eligible. With my assistance, we can protect your assets, reduce your stress and get the long-term care that is needed. All with the support and compassion you need!
MEDICARE RESOURCES
Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services
seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com/senior-programs-and-services;
914.813.6100
1.800.Medicare (1.800.633.4227); Medicare.gov
Medicare Rights Center; medicarerights.org; 800.333.4114
WestCOP Benefits Enrollment Center; westcop.org/cap-programs/benefits-enrollment-center; Part of the National Council on Aging (NCOA) network dedicated to helping low-income, Medicare-eligible seniors and persons with disabilities to identify and apply for benefits programs. 914.527.1933 or 914.661.1738 (Spanish)
SOCIAL SECURITY
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
www.ssa.gov; 800.772-1213 Hearing Impaired 800.325.0778
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME – SSI; People with limited income aged 65 and older or who are blind or disabled at any age may be entitled to SSI in addition to Social Security benefits. This benefit provides monthly cash benefits to meet food, clothing and shelter needs and automatically qualifies you for Medicaid. The amount of this benefit depends on a number of factors. Call 800.772.1213 between 8am and 7pm, Monday through Friday, to learn more.