Helpful web sites
www.westchestergov.com/seniors Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services. Comprehensive information about local services and programs with links to related sites.
www.medicarerights.org/

Provides excellent information about Medicare. Serves as a “guide through the Medicare maze”.

www.ssa.gov/ Official site of the Social Security Administration. Everything you need to know about social security. Downloadable forms available online.
   
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/

Free on line service that will identify State and Federal assistance programs for Seniors.

http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/epic Information and applications for EPIC, prescription drug plan for seniors in NY State.
http://www.aarp.org/ An excellent web site with a broad range of information; well written and understandable information.
http://www.medicare.gov/ Most up to date information on Medicare and choosing a health care plan.
http://www.caringinfo.org/ Information and forms for Advance Directives, Health Care Proxy, Living Wills etc.
http://www.eldercare.gov/ Eldercare locator for families looking for services for aging relatives throughout the country.
http://www.aoa.gov/ Administration on Aging site provides a wealth of information on aging issues