Westchester County, NY — October 7, 2021 — It is the wish of every person to retire in an area that meets their retirement needs and requirements. Therefore, the choice of the retirement area varies from one person to another. For instance, a person might wish to retire to a beach house, while another might prefer a condo in the …
Three Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Retirement
October 6, 2021 — After devoting yourself to your career, the time has come to finally retire. Retirement is something most people look forward to. However, it’s also something not everyone plans for. You see, while retirement does give you some much-needed reprieve, not having a plan might cause boredom to set in rather quickly. You still need to have …
Senior Learning Community Which Will Be Located On The Campus of Purchase College Creates ‘Phase One’ Of It’s Intergenerational Curriculum
Broadview Senior Living at Purchase College Will Enable Individuals 62 and Over to Live on Campus and Collaborate with Students Curriculum Will Include Participation in Research, Exhibits and Performances Newly Created Role of Executive Director for Intergenerational Learning Under Development PURCHASE, NY — May 24, 2021 — A groundbreaking senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College is creating ‘phase one’ of its curriculum …
Savvy Senior: How to Choose a Medical Alert System
By JIM MILLER
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