Senior Citizens

Senior Health & Safety

Resources abound for seniors who are concerned about maintaining their health and keeping safe. Check out fire safety tips such as installing and maintaining smoke detectors, using smoking and cooking materials safely, and heating your home safely. Learn how the county is lowering the price on prescription drugs and how you can get home health care services. Westchester’s Door Bag Program distributes free door bags and encourages seniors to fill them with medical information that can be used by emergency medical personnel in the event of an accident or serious illness.

Get the facts about cancer, healthy hearts and keeping one step ahead of depression. Draw up a living will and health care proxy.

Senior abuse is also an important issue because so many incidences are not reported. Know the signs and symptoms, certain characteristics that may invoke a caregiver to commit abuse and how to report suspected abuse.

Medical/Home Care Services

Information on Medical/Home Services ranging from available services and home nursing to medical transportation.

Fire Safety Checklist for Older Consumers

Older people are at particular risk for death and injury from fires. To protect yourself and those you care about, follow these seven tips.

Elder Abuse

Anyone who has cared full time for an elderly parent or relative knows that it can be a daunting task, particularly when there are other stresses in the home. Tensions can mount, and an elderly person can become the target of abuse.

Healthy Heart

In an effort to combat cardiovascular disease, the Westchester County Department of Health supports prevention through heart healthy lifestyle changes. Find out what you need to have a healthy heart.

"You Are Not Alone" Program

Sign up for a computerized calling service that reaches out to older people who live alone. Emergency cards to hang on the inside of a door are also available.

Westchester Rx

Residents can save hundreds of dollars a year on prescription drug purchases by enrolling in this county program.

Home Health Agency Program

The Westchester County Department of Health provides health care services to county residents in their homes through the Certified Home Health Agency. Home health services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Living Will & Health Care Proxy

What to do when the unthinkable happens - What you need to know about living wills and health care proxies.

Breast/Cervical Cancer

Both breast cancer and cervical cancer can be detected and treated best when they are discovered early. Find out important information about these types of cancer.

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women.Get the important facts needed keep yourself safe and healthy.

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