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A Matter of BalanceA workshop for adults 60 and over who are concerned about falling and want to improve flexibility, balance and strength. It is taught by two certified coaches.Benefits CounselingSenior advocates at senior centers, nutrition sites and other community locations answer questions about programs and services for people 60 and over and help secure entitlements.Caregiver Counseling and Support GroupsIndividual counseling in an office or at home, support groups around the county, and training sessions on legal and financial issues, end-of-life decisions, stress, nutrition and more.Chronic Disease Self Management - Living Healthy with Better ChoicesA six-week series of workshops taught by certified peer leaders. It helps people with chronic conditions manage them through nutrition, exercise, relaxation techniques and peer support.Elder Abuse HelpHelp for older adults who may be abused, neglected or financially exploited. Adult Protective Services investigates reports, and a counseling program and 24-hour hotline are also available.Family Caregiver Support ServicesSupport for people caring for an older relative with a chronic illness or disability. Services complement, rather than replace, family care.Foster Grandparent ProgramMatches low-income volunteers 55 and older with at-risk children in schools for at least five hours a week. Volunteers receive a small stipend, a meal and transportation help.HIICAP - Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance ProgramTrained volunteers give in-person and phone counseling about Medicare, Medicare Advantage, supplemental plans and Part D drug plans, and help with claims and appeals.Long-Term Care OmbudserviceTrained volunteers advocate for nursing home and adult home residents and their families. They investigate complaints and work to resolve problems and protect quality of care.MedicaidHealth coverage for New Yorkers who cannot afford medical care. Applications are made through the Department of Social Services or NY State of Health.Medicaid Application AssistanceTrained application assistance enrollers help people 65 and older or with a certified disability apply for Medicaid, including Medicaid with a spend down, community-based long-term care and nursing home coverage.Nutrition Education and CounselingNutrition education and one-on-one nutrition counseling for people 60 and older.SAGE-LI - Services and Advocacy for LGBTQIA+ EldersEducation, advocacy and social support for the Long Island LGBTQIA+ older adult community. It offers weekly Mingles, monthly outings, a health education series and benefit counseling.Senior Citizens' Law ProgramFree legal advice and representation for Suffolk County residents 60 and older. Priorities include housing and homelessness, public benefits and income, nursing home resident rights and access to health care.Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP)A federally funded training program that helps unemployed, lower-income people 55 and older return to work through part-time community service jobs and on-the-job training.Senior Companion ProgramPairs healthy older volunteers with people who are frail, homebound or isolated. Companions offer friendship and support so their partners can remain at home.Suffolk County Office for the AgingThe county office for older adults and their families, and the area agency on aging. It provides information, case management, in-home help, meals, transportation, respite and benefits help.Suffolk County One-Stop Employment CenterA county employment center with job listings, skills assessment, job search help and placement assistance.Suffolk County Senior Citizen I.D. CardA free photo I.D. card for Suffolk County residents 60 and over. It is needed for the reduced bus fare, and many businesses offer discounts to cardholders.Suffolk NY ConnectsA reliable source of information on all long-term care options for older adults and people of all ages, and a link to home, community and institutional services.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)Monthly food benefits on an EBT card for households with lower incomes. Applications are made through the Department of Social Services.Telephone Reassurance and Friendly VisitingDaily telephone contact for people over 60 who live alone, to check on their health and well-being. RSVP also publishes a newsletter on volunteer activities.Voter RegistrationThe Office for the Aging is a designated voter registration site and can provide a voter registration application.Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)A free program that makes homes of low-income Long Islanders more energy efficient, focusing on older adults and people with disabilities.Willing Hearts Helpful Hands Caregiver Support InitiativeSupport for anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. It includes a free in-home consultation with a licensed social worker, support groups, training and scholarships.Congregate Nutrition ProgramsGroup meals at over thirty nutrition sites around the county. Meals meet a third of the daily required intake and give people a chance to socialize.Home Delivered MealsMeals brought to the homes of older adults who cannot prepare their own. An assessment is done first to see if the program fits.Residential Repair - Home Maintenance Repair ProgramSenior craftsmen do small household maintenance and repair tasks for frail older adults. Participants pay for the cost of materials.Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)A state program that can save money on prescription costs for New Yorkers 65 and older who meet the income guidelines.Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)Case management and limited non-medical help at home for people 60 and older who can no longer manage day-to-day tasks. A care plan is written with the client and their support system.Respite CareA break for caregivers so they can tend to their own needs, knowing their loved one is safe at home. A companionship level of care is provided.Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)A federally funded program that helps lower-income households with the cost of heating their home. The Office for the Aging processes applications for people 60 and older.Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)A federally insured mortgage that lets a homeowner 62 or older borrow against the value of the home. No repayment is required until the borrower dies or the home is sold.Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT)Curb-to-curb paratransit for people with permanent or temporary disabilities who cannot use the regular Suffolk Transit bus.Suffolk County Parks, Recreation & ConservationCounty parks for hiking, camping, boating, fishing, golfing, swimming and picnicking, with weekday discounts for seniors. Several facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.Suffolk County TransitBus service on 52 main and feeder lines around the county. Reduced fares are available to seniors, veterans and people with disabilities who have a valid I.D. card.Medicare Home CareMedicare can cover some home care when a doctor orders it and skilled care is needed. A certified home health care agency must provide the care and the person must be homebound.Birchwood Assisted Living Social Day Care CenterA social adult day program in East Northport offering socialization, supervision, recreation and a meal in a protective setting.Brookside Adult Day Health Care ServicesA licensed medical adult day health care program in Smithtown. It provides transportation and a full range of therapeutic services to homebound people with impairments.Day Haven Adult Day Services - Port JeffersonA social adult day program in Port Jefferson offering socialization, supervision, recreation and a meal.Day Haven Adult Day Services - RonkonkomaA social adult day program in Ronkonkoma offering socialization, supervision, recreation and a meal.Essential TransportationRides for seniors who have no other way to get to medical appointments, Social Services, Town Hall and shopping. Each town program has its own rules.Gurwin Adult Day CareAn adult day program in Commack that offers social and medical adult day services, with socialization, supervision, recreation and a meal.Long Island State Veterans Home Adult Day CareA licensed medical adult day health care program at Stony Brook for veterans, with transportation and therapeutic services.Maria Regina Adult DayA licensed medical adult day health care program in Brentwood for homebound people with impairments, with transportation and therapeutic services.Middle Island Adult Day Services EastA licensed medical adult day health care program in Middle Island for homebound people with impairments, with transportation and therapeutic services.Middle Island Adult Day Services WestA licensed medical adult day health care program in Central Islip for homebound people with impairments, with transportation and therapeutic services.RES Home Care Adult DayA social adult day program in Bohemia offering socialization, supervision, recreation and a meal.Shopping Assistance ProgramHelps older adults who cannot shop for groceries or essential items. Several towns take part; call the town program for your area.Suffolk Y Community Center Health PromotionSocial, recreational and cultural programs for people over 60, including health and wellness lectures, volunteer opportunities and intergenerational programs.Town of Huntington Adult Day CareA town-run social adult day program in Huntington offering socialization, supervision, recreation and a meal.Town of Southampton Adult Day CareA town-run social adult day program in Hampton Bays offering socialization, supervision, recreation and a meal.Town of Southold Senior Adult Day Care (Katinka House)A town-run social adult day program in Mattituck offering socialization, supervision, recreation and a meal.