RideConnect of Westchester County

Useful Resources

• AARP The American Association of Retired Persons provides advocacy, events, and resources for older adults.
• Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association provides support and resources for patients and families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.
• American Cancer Society Events, educational opportunities, and tips on staying fit and healthy through every stage of life.
• American Diabetes Association A resource for diabetes information and prevention, fitness, and cooking tips and recipes.
• American Heart Association Listing of events in your community and information about heart disease and prevention.
• Family Services of Westchester Makes a difference in the lives of families through a broad range of services that strengthen and support parents, children and individuals at every stage of life.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society Find information on MS, local chapters, advocacy efforts and more.
• 511 NYRideshare New York State’s free traffic, travel and transit source.
• Medicare Official site for information on the Medicare system.
• New York State Office for the Aging The mission of the New York State Office for the Aging is to help older New Yorkers to be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of person-centered, consumer-oriented, and cost-effective policies, programs and services which support and empower the elderly and their families.
• NURide Helps match riders and drivers for car and vanpooling to work.
• Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services Offers seminars and activities throughout the year plus has a wealth of information on programs and services for older adults.
• Westchester County Department of Transportation Provides information on buses and transit services in Westchester County.
• Westchester Public Private Partnership for Aging Services provides programs and services to help seniors age independently in their home communities.