ElderCare Resource Center
Welcome to the Elder Care Resource Center. This website was created by dedicated New York eldercare professionals with one goal in mind: to provide information and contacts to those who need help. With over 600 links to elder care resources including government benefits, support organizations, geriatric doctors and skilled nursing facilities, this website is the first place to go when you need elder care information. We invite you to review our selected resource categories. Information is key when you need help, so remember to bookmark our site for your future needs.
Free Educational Seminars
The ElderCare Resource Center is offering free educational seminars every Friday throughout the summer on elder care and estate planning matters. More Info
Elder Care Resources
United States Government Resources
The Federal Government offers senior citizens many benefit programs to help you and your family. Review our listed resources to learn more.
New York State Government Resources
New York State has substantial information on aging available. Let our resources guide you through the many different options.
New York City Links
Visit New York City’s Office of the Aging and learn about the different benefits and programs that NYC offers its senior residents.
Nassau County Links
Visit your local County Government Senior Citizens Affairs or learn about the different benefits and programs that Nassau offers its senior residents.
Suffolk County Links
Visit the Suffolk County Government Office of the Aging or learn about the different benefits and programs that Suffolk County offers its senior residents.
Health Issues
There are various illnesses and health concerns which are age-related. Review our resources for information on senior health issues.
Care Management
When a loved one requires care, having a trusted Geriatric Care Manager could help prevent many unnecessary problems. Learn about senior care management through our resources.
Caregiving & Caregivers
Those that care for our elderly have their own special needs and also require special attention. Review our resources to help you make it through your day.
Legal Resources
As we age, we have our own unique legal concerns. Over the past twenty years, “elder law” has evolved to help address those needs.
Senior Interest & Advocacy Groups
Organizations play an important role in having our voices heard on various important issues. Review our links to these groups and perhaps you can discover an advocacy group that can help you!
Senior Housing
The topic of senior housing is one of the most serious concerns that faces our aging population. Learn what your options are with our resources.
New York Medicare
Almost everyone is familiar with this Federal health program for those over 65 years of age, but review our listed websites to gather more information on delivery of services, appeals and providers.
New York Medicaid
Perhaps the most misunderstood Federal program, Medicaid Medical Assistance has evolved into the primary financial source for chronic care payments in our Country’s nursing homes. Our resources can help you to understand the complexities, risks and benefits of this program.
Planning for Long-Term Care / Insurance
Approximately 65% of us will face some form of Long-Term Care. Investigate how you can plan for this expensive risk both financially and legally.
Assisted Living
This community based option offers many advantages to our aging friends. Review all of the information necessary to help make an informed decision as to whether New York Assisted living is right for you or your loved one. Our geographical listings can help you research different facilities.
Home Healthcare Agencies
When care is necessary, most seniors prefer to stay at home for as long as possible. Use our county specific listings to help you determine which provider may be best for you.
Nursing Homes
If you or a loved one needs Nursing Home Care, investigate which facility may be best by reviewing our geographically-based listings.
Hospice & End-Of-Life Care
Dignity and respect must be the standard when end-of-life decisions and care are necessary. Our Palliative Care resources, listed by geographical area, can help at this often difficult time.
Geriatric Doctors
View a list of Geriatric Doctors in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Bronx County, Kings County, and Manhattan.
Veterans
The men and women that have served this country deserve our gratitude and support. This section contains information on federal, state and local resources to point the veteran and family in the right direction.


