Senior Resources
The programs and services listed below are available to our senior population. Seasonal services are also listed and verification of dates and times can be located in the Newsletter.
AARP Defensive Driving- Take this defensive driving course, offered to adults 50 years of age or older, for a 10% insurance discount. This course runs throughout the year. Please check with the Newsletter for sign-up dates.
AARP Tax Counseling- This program runs from February through the middle of April, and requires an appointment. Appointments may be made in January by calling 654-4700 X 242.
Blood Pressure Screening- A free program to keep track of a person’s blood pressure numbers. The second Tuesday of each month from 10a.m.-12noon.
Computer Basics One-On-One- Need assistance with learning the basics of computers, such as: using the mouse and keyboard, sending e-mail, getting on the Internet, and copying and saving material? Sign up for assistance with our savvy senior tutor. For app’t call 654-4700 X242
Influenza immunization Clinic- Flu shots conducted by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. The clinic is usually held during the latter part of October. Please see the Newsletter for exact dates.
Large Print Books- The Library has more than 3,000 large print books, designed for the ease of reading. The collection also contains newly published best sellers. Our bi-monthly Newsletter can be printed in large print by request.
Outreach Services to Homebound Patrons- This service is available to District residents who are permanently or temporarily homebound. Books or dvd’s/videos are chosen by a librarian based on criteria established by the homebound person. The materials are delivered by mail and returned in the same manner.
Click here for an Application for Homebound Patrons
Senior Advocate- This is a walk-in program. The advocate will assist senior citizens with applications for SSI, Medicare/Medicaid/medigap concerns, senior ID cards, HEAP benefits, and other services. Dates are listed in the Newsletter.
Senior Resource Area- A location near the Side Entrance specifically designed for our senior population. Includes reference and circulating books, magazines, videos, flyers and brochures, health and financial letters.
Talking Books Plus- A free library service for Suffolk County residents who cannot hold or read conventional print books. The collection contains thousands of professionally recorded books/magazines available to be borrowed. These and the equipment needed to use them can be picked up at the Library or mailed to the patron.
Click here for an application and instructions
Our Library building provides access and accommodation for individuals who are physically challenged.
Our inter-library loan program offers patrons with visual disabilities the ability to borrow videos which feature narrative descriptions.
PML offers patrons a Com-Tek listening system for anyone with an auditory disability, and a CCTV (closed caption tv) for patrons with poor vision. The Com-Tek system must be ordered in advance.
In addition, the Town of Brookhaven offers Senior Citizen Services. A brief description and telephone numbers are listed below.
Helpline- A telephone reassurance for isolated or homebound Seniors. 451-9140.
Jitney Transportation- For seniors who have no other means of transportation to medical facilities.Also provides transportation to shopping areas. Fee based. 451-6126
Adult Day Care- This program is designed for the frail and elderly who need assistance in activities of daily living.
Brief Respite Program- This program provides temporary custodial care for up to four hours, one or two days per week, during Town business hours. 9AM-4PM 451-9191
General Resources
AARP
The site for life after fifty.
AARP Guide to Internet Resources Related to Aging
Many sites to aid the senior.
Ageline Database
Age Source Worldwide
Information resources about aging from around the world.
Benefits Checkup.org
"A free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans."
Blue Mountain
"Seniors love to send e-mail. For a fun, animated, musical cyber greeting site try Blue Mountain." Public Libraries, March/April 2001
A popular site that uses ASK as its search engine. In addition the site is in large print with easy-to- read text.
Computers Made Easy(for Senior Citizens)
A non-profit web site that's easy to use, cleverly designed and fun!
Cranky.com
A new search engine designed with over-50 types in mind.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
"...site links to many groups focused on aging issues."
Elder Law
For the latest on elder law issues.
Funerals: A Consumer's Guide
Learn how to get fair treatment and the essentials.
Gerontological Society of America
This site promotes the scientific study of aging, and disseminates the knowledge relating to problems of aging and of the sciences contributing to their understanding.
Allows you to search for hospice care.
International Longevity Center:
A Center for Policy, Research and Education on Population Aging
National Senior Citizens Law Center
New Life Styles
Site is designed to provide basic information to aid in the process of selecting a retirement community, assisted living facility, or nursing center.
New York State Office For The Aging
A large site containing help lines, local offices, a senior handbook, Hiicap, eldercare locator, news articles on aging, and much more.
The New York Times Retirement Section
"The New York Times has a special section with about 20 articles to economic and business aspects of retirement."
Retirement Net Online
Info. about retirement communities, rental homes, and other senior friendly sites.
Senior Corps National Service Program
A network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges and needs.
Senior Housing
Senior Law Home Page
This searchable site includes various articles, such as: Medicare & Medicaid updates, Elderlaw resources, Supplemental Needs, Trusts, and many more.
SeniorNet
SeniorNet is a nonprofit organization of computer-using adults, age 55 or older. Its goal is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives and share their knowledge.
SeniorSearch
This site is billed as the only search directory exclusively for the over-50 age group. It is a hierarchical directory organized by topic. Categories include: antiques and collections, art galleries and museums, health and fitness, food and wine, gardening, senior discounts, just to name a few.
Star Program
A New York state funded Star Exemption from school taxes for seniors.
Third Age
Web for grown-ups. A wealth of sub-sites including: healthy living, money matters, and market places, including a free-stuff index.
Wills and Estate Planning
Clear and reliable advice about how to plan for the inevitable.
Women's Health and Aging Resources
Federal Government
Administration On Aging
This site contains an index with such headings as: Elder Action, Eldercare Locator, Resource Directory, Calendar of Events, National Aging Information Center, and other aging internet resources.
FirstGov for Seniors
This central portal site provides users with links to all available Web based information for senior citizens, provided by the U.S. government.
Medicare
The official U.S. government site for Medicare information.
Medicare Rights Center
National Institute on Aging
The NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education.
Social Security Administration
Social security is more than just retirement. Many get SS because they are disabled, are a spouse or dependent of someone who gets SS, a widow or widower, or a child of a deceased worker. The site contains forms, benefit information, disability information, and contains a Spanish language version.
Department of Veterans Affairs
This site is a world-wide resource, that provides information on VA programs, veterans benefits, VA facilities, and has a searchable format.
Health Resources
Suffolk Libraries Topic Guide on Health and Medicine
Alzheimer's Association
This site contains research and medical information, caregivers resources, upcoming conferences and events, public policies, the Green-Field Library, and a search engine.
A Place for Mom
"Submit this Quick Assessment Tool and receive a free list of facilities, personally selected for your needs, by a trained family advisor."
Eldercare Web
A multi-faceted site about health care, aging, death and dying, social, mental, and spiritual aspects, finance and law, plus state and local information.
Health A to Z
A site with a search engine for health and medicine information.
Healthy Aging for Older Adults
Healthfinder
Click on consumer health information for sites on seniors, medical dictionaries, online journals, how to choose quality care, and much more.
Intercounty Health Facilities Association, Inc.
Help with issues on funding and choosing a nursing home. Broken down geographically by area,
each nursing home listing gives address, telephone number and a link to the nursing home web page.
Medicare Rights Center
The Medicare Rights Center (MRC), the largest non-profit source of health care information and assistance in the U.S. for people with Medicare, helps older adults and people with disabilities understand their Medicare Options and get good quality, affordable health care.
Medline Plus Health Information
Find information on hundreds of diseases, conditions and wellness issues.
National Hospice Organization
For referrals to local programs and information on hospice and Medicare benefits.
National Institutes of Health
Click of health information for a large selection of health resources, and an information index.
National Library of Medicine's Medline
A database of more than 9 million references to articles published in 3800 medical journals.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
New York Prescription Saver
NYP$ is a pharmacy discount card that can lower the cost of your prescriptions by as much as 60 percent on generics and 30 percent on brand name drugs. Just show your card at a participating pharmacy to receive your discount right at the counter. NYP$ is sponsored by New York State and supported by pharmacies and pharmaceutical manufacturers who are generously providing these discounts to you.
NIH Senior Health
An easy-to-use site featuring articles, FAQs, and multimedia on health conditions affecting seniors.
Older Adults' Health and Age-Related Changes: Reality Versus Myth
Oncolink-University of Pennsylvania
Prescription Drugs Discount Programs
Taking a Closer Look at Age-Related Macular Degeneration
"Highlights risk factors, preventive measures and how nutrition can protect against AMD." Info to Go May 2003
University of Pennsylvania-School of Dental Medicine
A University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, consumer information site.
Travel
Suffolk Libraries Topic Guide on Travel
Elderhostel
Patchogue-Medford Library's Travel Links
Senior Discounts.com
A new free site which lists discounts available to those age 50 and over. Categories include airlines, hotels, restaurants, auto services, national parks, medical services, public transportation, and entertainment and recreation.
