Dear Savvy Senior, March 7, 2021 — I am interested in getting my mom, who lives alone, a medical alert system with a wearable pendant button that will let her call for help if she falls or has a medical emergency. What can you tell me to help me choose one? Too Many Choices # # # # # Dear …
By JIM MILLER
NYS Vaccine Policy Is Cruel, Heartless and Inhumane for Those Under 65 With Co-Morbidities
By Greenburgh Town Supervisor PAUL FEINER, Esq.
NYS Should Authorize Pharmacies to Give Vaccines to Those with Medical Problems GREENBURGH, NY — February 20, 2021 — Many residents with co-morbidities who are under 65 are facing very difficult times obtaining appointments for vaccine. NYS has directed pharmacies not to give vaccines to this group-making it difficult for under 65-year-olds with cancer, lung problems, MS, cerebral palsy and heart …
By Greenburgh Town Supervisor PAUL FEINER, Esq.
More Greenburgh Covid-19 Angels Needed to Help Seniors Arrange Vaccination Appointments
By Greenburgh Town Supervisor PAUL FEINER
GREENBURGH, NY — February 13, 2021 — Greenburgh’s Covid-19 Angels were recently featured on Les Holt’s National Nightly News broadcast on NBC this past Wednesday night, February 10th. “We’re so appreciative of our 180+ hard working COVIS-19 Angels volunteers who are compassionate about assisting their neighbors,” emphasized Greensburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. These Covid-19 Angels are helping Greenburgh seniors obtain hard to find vaccination …
By Greenburgh Town Supervisor PAUL FEINER
Free ZOOM Training for Seniors
YONKERS, NY — January 26, 2021 — The pandemic forced much of our lives to go virtual. Meetings, events, and community gatherings are now happening online, and this can end up excluding seniors and others who lack the digital means or familiarity with the new platform to join. Volunteer New York! is offering Zoom Training for Seniors for those who …
First Meeting of Greenburgh Covid-19 Angels This Thursday, January 14, 2021 @ 7 PM EST
Greenburgh COVID-19 Angels to reach out and help seniors navigate the Covid registration many seniors find very confusing to navigate. GREENBURGH, NY — January 12, 2021 —Over 50 COVID vaccine volunteers have signed up as COVID-19 Vaccine Angels. Their outreach effort will extend their assistance to hundreds, perhaps even thousands on the coming weeks in helping seniors traverse the complex …
SAVVY SENIORS: How Seniors Can Save Money on Prescription Eyeglasses
By JIM MILLER
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for finding affordable prescription eyeglasses? I used to have vision insurance through my work but lost it when I turned 65 and signed up for Medicare. Need Spectacles # # # Dear Need Spectacles, Unfortunately, in 2020 it’s still true that original Medicare does not cover vision services, which includes routine …
By JIM MILLER
The ‘Appropriate Department’ as Told to Hezi Aris
By PHILIP and PHYLLIS TROPEA
YONKERS, NY — November 28, 2020 — It was on October 12, 2020 that a resident of 98 DeHaven Drive addressed a letter to Yonkers City Councilmember Tasha Diaz (District 3) informing her of the frustration and travail that he and others, especially seniors suffer, especially because the residents of the building pay so that management can employ landscapers paid …
By PHILIP and PHYLLIS TROPEA
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Ameliorates Concerns of Seniors Attending the Bernice Spreckman / Coyne Park Community Center
YONKERS, NY — November 20, 2020 — Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano wrote this letter on November 18th, 2020 address the concerns of those seniors who frequent the Bernice Spreckman Community Center / Coyne Park Community Center. The letter addressed the President Nick Mastromarco. Dear Nick Mastromarco, The City of Yonkers is proud to announce all of the news and exciting …
Bernice Spreckman / Coyne Park Senior Center Members on Westchester On the Level – Tuesday, November 17, 2020 From 10am-12Noon EST
Callers Are Welcome to Share Their Perspective or Make Inquiry When Staying On Topic. The Call-In Number is 347-205-9201. Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11843938 The subject matter is defined herein. YONKERS, NY — November 17, 2020 — The Tuesday, November 17, 2020 broadcast of Westchester On the Level brings Yonkers City Councilmember …
Coyne Park / Bernice Spreckman Senior Center Attendees Speak to a Planned Dog Park that Diminish Them While Serving Dogs on Westchester On the Level – Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 10am-12Noon
YONKERS, NY — Seniors who have long attended the Coyne Park / Bernice Spreckman Senior Center are up in arms as they have learned that the City of Yonkers is more interested in serving the needs of dogs and their master over serving the senior citizen community. The issues that are pertinent to them will be espoused by individual callers …