The Eldercare Locator is a very beneficial website for both seniors and their caregivers. This site is a public service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that provides essential information on senior services nationwide.
Created in 1991, the Eldercare Locator connects folks who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. It extends from older individuals needing help with services such as meals, home care or transportation, or a caregiver needs training and education or well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities, this site points people in the right direction.
Call the Eldercare Locator toll-free at 1-800-677-1116.
For calls after normal hours of operation:
After hours, a message recorder is available for the caller to leave a name and telephone number. Calls will be returned the next business day.
For TDD/TTY Services:
Access your local relay service or dial "711" for your relay operator. Instruct the Relay Operator to connect you to the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
For non-English or Limited English Speakers:
Full language line service for 150 languages is available when you call the Eldercare Locator.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Summer Fun Just for Seniors!
New York City is such an exciting place to live especially during the summer months. Now that the days are longer and the weather is nice, there are tons of activities for Seniors to take advantage of that won't brake the bank. Provided below is a list of venues that are easily accessible on public transportation and will be loads of fun. So venture out, get some fresh air, and take advantage of New York City summer entertainment!
Classic Harbor Line Cruise Chelsea Piers, 646-336-5270
This company offers creative ways to experience the beauty of New York City with sunset sails on swift schooners, afternoon tea cruises on a 1920s-style yacht, holiday-themed cruises, and other tours that combine ambiance, comfort, and spectacular views.
Get on the Bus! All over Manhattan
See the city like the locals do on two scenic city bus rides: the M5 from Greenwich Village to Riverside Drive, passing Chelsea, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center and Central Park South; and the M4 from Madison Avenue through Harlem to the Cloisters ($2, schedules and information 718-330-1234).
Harlem Meer East side of Central Park from 106th to 110th Streets, 212-860-1370
Catch a fish in the newly stocked Harlem Meer (pond) at the north end of Central Park (fishing poles and bait are provided free of charge by the Dana Discover Center on 110th btwn Lenox and 5th).
Wildlife Conservation Society Zoos and Parks All over New York City
Experience animal attraction at Wildlife Conservation Society zoos in Central Park ($8 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children, 212-439-6500), the Bronx ($15 adults, $13 seniors, and $11 children, 718-367-1010), Prospect Park in Brooklyn ($6 adults, $2.25 seniors, $2 children, 718-399-7339).
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Avenue, 718-623-7200
Stop and smell the roses (and the orchids and the violets and the tulips and ...) at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and learn about botany and garden lore at special exhibitions in the conservatory.
Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue, 718-351-1611
Go back in time at Staten Island's Historic Richmond Town Restoration ($5 adults, $4 seniors, $3.50 children 5-17).
South Street Seaport Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17, 212-SEA-PORT
Experience New York's maritime past at the South Street Seaport, a living history museums that also boasts upscale shops and restaurants (browsing is free, museum admission $8 adults, $6 seniors/students, $4 children).
Wave Hill West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, 718.549.3200
Explore the greenhouses and gardens of Wave Hill, a 28-acre former estate overlooking the Hudson River in the Bronx (free during the week and Saturdays before noon, otherwise $6 adults, $3 students and seniors 65+).
Sixth Avenue Antiques Market Sixth Avenue, from West 24th to 27th Streets
Browse for bargains at the famous Sixth Avenue Antiques Market, between 24th and 27th Streets (weekends only). Other markets include the famous fleas at Columbus Avenue and West 76th Street (Sundays only) and the weekend market on Houston Street between Sullivan and Thompson.
Union Square Greenmarket 14th to 17th Streets, between Union Square West and Union Square East
Taste the Big Apple at its sweetest at the Union Square Greenmarket, where you can sample fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, cider, and much more.
The Morgan Library 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, 212-685-0008
See exquisite collections housed in a jewel of historic architecture at the Pierpont Morgan Library ($12 adults, $8 students/children/seniors, children under 12 free).
Queens County Farm Museum 7350 Little Neck Pkwy, Floral Park, NY, 718-347-3276
Go back to a simpler time at the Queens Country Farm Museum, a historic homestead and farm where you can take hay rides, feed the farm's sheep and goats, and participate in special holiday events like wreath-making workshops and Easter egg hunts.
Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences 75 Stuyvesant Place, 718-727-1135
Enjoy workshops, lectures, and exhibitions on natural and cultural history at the Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences, also known as the Staten Island Museum, located just two blocks from the Staten Island Ferry terminal ($2 adults, $1 students/seniors).
Classic Harbor Line Cruise Chelsea Piers, 646-336-5270
This company offers creative ways to experience the beauty of New York City with sunset sails on swift schooners, afternoon tea cruises on a 1920s-style yacht, holiday-themed cruises, and other tours that combine ambiance, comfort, and spectacular views.
Get on the Bus! All over Manhattan
See the city like the locals do on two scenic city bus rides: the M5 from Greenwich Village to Riverside Drive, passing Chelsea, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center and Central Park South; and the M4 from Madison Avenue through Harlem to the Cloisters ($2, schedules and information 718-330-1234).
Harlem Meer East side of Central Park from 106th to 110th Streets, 212-860-1370
Catch a fish in the newly stocked Harlem Meer (pond) at the north end of Central Park (fishing poles and bait are provided free of charge by the Dana Discover Center on 110th btwn Lenox and 5th).
Wildlife Conservation Society Zoos and Parks All over New York City
Experience animal attraction at Wildlife Conservation Society zoos in Central Park ($8 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children, 212-439-6500), the Bronx ($15 adults, $13 seniors, and $11 children, 718-367-1010), Prospect Park in Brooklyn ($6 adults, $2.25 seniors, $2 children, 718-399-7339).
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Avenue, 718-623-7200
Stop and smell the roses (and the orchids and the violets and the tulips and ...) at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and learn about botany and garden lore at special exhibitions in the conservatory.
Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue, 718-351-1611
Go back in time at Staten Island's Historic Richmond Town Restoration ($5 adults, $4 seniors, $3.50 children 5-17).
South Street Seaport Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17, 212-SEA-PORT
Experience New York's maritime past at the South Street Seaport, a living history museums that also boasts upscale shops and restaurants (browsing is free, museum admission $8 adults, $6 seniors/students, $4 children).
Wave Hill West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, 718.549.3200
Explore the greenhouses and gardens of Wave Hill, a 28-acre former estate overlooking the Hudson River in the Bronx (free during the week and Saturdays before noon, otherwise $6 adults, $3 students and seniors 65+).
Sixth Avenue Antiques Market Sixth Avenue, from West 24th to 27th Streets
Browse for bargains at the famous Sixth Avenue Antiques Market, between 24th and 27th Streets (weekends only). Other markets include the famous fleas at Columbus Avenue and West 76th Street (Sundays only) and the weekend market on Houston Street between Sullivan and Thompson.
Union Square Greenmarket 14th to 17th Streets, between Union Square West and Union Square East
Taste the Big Apple at its sweetest at the Union Square Greenmarket, where you can sample fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, cider, and much more.
The Morgan Library 225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, 212-685-0008
See exquisite collections housed in a jewel of historic architecture at the Pierpont Morgan Library ($12 adults, $8 students/children/seniors, children under 12 free).
Queens County Farm Museum 7350 Little Neck Pkwy, Floral Park, NY, 718-347-3276
Go back to a simpler time at the Queens Country Farm Museum, a historic homestead and farm where you can take hay rides, feed the farm's sheep and goats, and participate in special holiday events like wreath-making workshops and Easter egg hunts.
Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences 75 Stuyvesant Place, 718-727-1135
Enjoy workshops, lectures, and exhibitions on natural and cultural history at the Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences, also known as the Staten Island Museum, located just two blocks from the Staten Island Ferry terminal ($2 adults, $1 students/seniors).
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