PSS's mission is to strengthen the capacity of older New Yorkers,

their families, and communities to thrive!

Toll-Free Caregiver Hotline: (866) 665-1713
PSS's mission is to strengthen the capacity of older New Yorkers,

their families, and communities to thrive!

Toll-Free Caregiver Hotline: (866) 665-1713

Resources

Resources for Older Adults

  • AARP
    Research and information on topics of interest to those 50+ including healthcare, finances, politics and technology; infographics based on AARP research.

  • ACCESSNYC
    Multi-language on-line portal for Human Resources Administration applications (e.g. SCRIE, DRIE), recertifications (e.g. SNAP, Medicaid), program eligibility, managing benefits.

  • ANTIDOTE.ME
    Help advance medical research and learn about the latest treatments by matching to clinical trials at world-class medical facilities.

  • THE BRIDGE
    Mental health and housing solution guide to local resources for arts programming, chronic condition management, food and nutrition, geriatric psychology, Medicaid assisted living programs, mental health resources, and more.

  • ELDERSERVE LOCATOR
    A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects to services for older adults and their families.

  • IMAGE NYC
    Interactive map displays the City-wide population age 65 or older as a % of total population and includes locations of resources such as centers, congregate meals, dementia adult day care, etc.

  • My Life Directory for Keeping Personal/Financial/Medical Information
    Keep your important personal documents / details (like insurance policies, health care proxies, wills, banking info, digital accounts, and passwords) in one location. My Life Directory is a downloadable and printable PDF, which provides you with easy-to-follow questions and space within the document to keep those critical pieces of information.

  • NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING
    For professionals, older adults and caregivers, and advocacy; tools to help older adults stay healthy, secure and independent — BenefitsCheckUp ®, EconomicCheckUp ®, Medicare Matters ®.

  • NYC DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING
    Interactive search for center locations, Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities, in-home services, Thrive NYC, health insurance, employment, legal help, elder abuse & crime, transportation, Bill Payer Program and more.

  • SENIOR PLANET: Stuck at Home Guide: How to Get Online
    Different resources on how to get online with low-cost internet access, using your mobile phone and more.

  • Who Represents Me? NYC
    A service of the Graduate Center, City University of New York by the Center for Urban Research in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the City of New York. Type in your address to see your city, state, and federal representatives.

Resources for Caregivers

Resources for Professionals

  • Aging in Good Health
    UNH (United Neighborhood Houses) released this report in September, 2018, on the importance of purpose and social activity as we grow older.

  • CDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging Data Portal
    The Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging Data Portal provides easy access to national and state level CDC data on a range of key indicators of health and well-being for older adults.

  • Digital Capacity Building Among Older Populations – Bridging the Digital Divide
    There is a pressing need for older persons to become better-skilled in their use of personal technology. It is already impacting every facet of their lives. PSS is aggressively addressing this issue through a variety of technical training services. View the results (in PDF) of a recent survey we conducted, which speak to this need.

  • Guide to Becoming a Social Worker
    A guide of best practices and helpful tips for becoming a social worker in any state.

  • Guide to Social Work Licensure in New York
    A guide to New York’s social work licensure – an in-depth resource covering bachelor’s through doctoral degrees, salary expectations, social work organizations, and more that prospective social workers need to flourish in their profession.

  • National Alliance for Caregiving
    The National Alliance for Caregiving produces one of the most informative weekly e-newsletters available on the subject of caregiving.

  • NCOA’s BenefitsCheckUp®
    The National Council on Aging (ncoa.org) is an incredible resource for professionals in the field of aging. It’s online BenefitsCheckUp is an excellent resources for those working directly with older adults.

  • NYC Department of Health Resources
    The NYC Health Department makes data available to researchers and the public through various Tools & Maps, Data Sets, and Publications.

  • Old School
    A clearinghouse of free and carefully vetted resources to educate people about ageism and help dismantle it. Includes links to blogs, books, articles, videos, speakers, and other tools (workshops, handouts, curricula, etc.) that are accessible to the general public.

  • The Power of Purposeful Aging
    The Milken Institute’s report from its 2016 Purposeful Aging Summit.

  • Reframing Aging
    The Reframing Aging Initiative is a long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of what aging means, counter ageism and guide our approach as we move through the life course. A report created by Frameworks Institute provides useful information and recommendations on how to effectively shift public understanding and perception of aging.

Webinars

This playlist has events, organized by recently added first, that PSS has done. Visit our YouTube channel to find other playlists like this, but are broken down based on our events category. We also offer other videos on our YouTube channel as well.

(Not all events will be recorded.)