Caring Connections Advance Directives Forms Library
Source: Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Description:
Caring Connections is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. As a public service, Care Connections provides free online access to advance health care planning information and forms for New York and the other forty-nine states.
New York Health Proxy Form
Source: New York Department of Health
Description:
This online resource page provides background on your advance directives options in New York, as well as links that open downloadable and printable versions of the New York Health Care Proxy form in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Source: New York State Office of Long Term Care Ombudsman
Description:
The Office of the Long Term Care Ombudman serves to protect the the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities. The program functions in large part through the work of trained volunteers who work to educate and empower residents of care facilities and to investigate and help resolve complaints when they arise. There is a network of local Ombudman offices throughout New York State. To locate the office in your local Ombudsman office, visit the program’s website or call the Senior Citizens Help Line, 800-342-9871
Alzheimer’s Resource List
Source: New York State Office for the Aging
Description:
This list includes regional and local resources on Alzheimer’s, including Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Centers, Alzheimer’s Disease Community Service Programs, websites for people with Alzheimer’s Disease and their families.
Consumer Protection Hotline
Source: New York State Office of the Attorney General
Phone: 1-800-771-7755
Description:
This is a good number to start with if you feel you have been the target of a consumer scam or fraud.
Senior Financial Protection Plan
Source: New York State Office of the Attorney General
Description:
This is a short, easy-to-understand set of guidelines seniors can print out and use to protect themselves against scams and other forms of consumer fraud.
Financial Assistance Support through NYSPLTC
Source: New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care
Description:
This program helps New York residents prepare financially for the possibility that they will need home care, assisted living support, or care in a nursing home at some point in the future. The program provides financial support for purchase of long-term care insurance as well as certain protection of assets in the event care becomes needed.
HIICAP Hotline
Source: Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program
Phone: 1-800-701-0501
Phone TDD/TTY:
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). In New York, our program is Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program, or HIICAP. HIICAP serves older New Yorkers through its local offices. Its mission is to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, Medicaid, managed Care, EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage), and other health insurance issues and questions.
Directory of Local Offices for the Aging
Source: New York State Office for the Aging
Description:
This is your gateway for accessing local programs and services for older adults and caregivers. Each local office listing includes address, phone numbers, and link to the local office website. You may also obtain contact information for your local office on aging by calling the Senior Citizens Help Line, 800-342-9871.
New York Senior Citizen’s Resource Guide
Source: New York State Office for the Aging
Description:
Online listing for programs and resources for older adults in New York State. This is a good source for contact information for local offices and organizations serving seniors.
HIICAP Hotline
Source: Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program
Phone: 1-800-701-0501
Phone TDD/TTY:
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). In New York, our program is Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program, or HIICAP. HIICAP serves older New Yorkers through its local offices. Its mission is to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, Medicaid, managed Care, EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage), and other health insurance issues and questions.
Caring Connections Advance Directives Forms Library
Source: Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Description:
Caring Connections is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. As a public service, Care Connections provides free online access to advance health care planning information and forms for New York and the other forty-nine states.
Consumer Protection Hotline
Source: New York State Office of the Attorney General
Phone: 1-800-771-7755
Description:
This is a good number to start with if you feel you have been the target of a consumer scam or fraud.
New York Health Proxy Form
Source: New York Department of Health
Description:
This online resource page provides background on your advance directives options in New York, as well as links that open downloadable and printable versions of the New York Health Care Proxy form in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.
Senior Financial Protection Plan
Source: New York State Office of the Attorney General
Description:
This is a short, easy-to-understand set of guidelines seniors can print out and use to protect themselves against scams and other forms of consumer fraud.
Financial Assistance Support through NYSPLTC
Source: New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care
Description:
This program helps New York residents prepare financially for the possibility that they will need home care, assisted living support, or care in a nursing home at some point in the future. The program provides financial support for purchase of long-term care insurance as well as certain protection of assets in the event care becomes needed.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Source: New York State Office of Long Term Care Ombudsman
Description:
The Office of the Long Term Care Ombudman serves to protect the the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities. The program functions in large part through the work of trained volunteers who work to educate and empower residents of care facilities and to investigate and help resolve complaints when they arise. There is a network of local Ombudman offices throughout New York State. To locate the office in your local Ombudsman office, visit the program’s website or call the Senior Citizens Help Line, 800-342-9871
HIICAP Hotline
Source: Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program
Phone: 1-800-701-0501
Phone TDD/TTY:
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). In New York, our program is Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program, or HIICAP. HIICAP serves older New Yorkers through its local offices. Its mission is to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, Medicaid, managed Care, EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage), and other health insurance issues and questions.
New York State Medicaid Website
Source: New York State Department of Health
Description:
This is the Department of Health’s online information source for questions about Medicaid if you live in New York State. The page covers eligibility requirements, how to apply, what health services are covered, and what co-payments are required, and many other questions regarding Medicaid in New York State.
HIICAP Hotline
Source: Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program
Phone: 1-800-701-0501
Phone TDD/TTY:
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). In New York, our program is Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program, or HIICAP. HIICAP serves older New Yorkers through its local offices. Its mission is to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, Medicaid, managed Care, EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage), and other health insurance issues and questions.
Nursing Home Checklist
Print a copy of the Nursing Home Checklist when you visit each nursing home. This list will be an essential tool in asking questions about resident life, nursing home living spaces, staff, residents’ rooms, hallways, stairs, lounges, bathrooms, menus & food, activities, safety, and care.
- Use a NEW checklist for each nursing home you visit.
Fall Prevention Guide and Checklist
Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Description:
Visit this page for information and resources for New Yorkers on preventing falls.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Source: New York State Office of Long Term Care Ombudsman
Description:
The Office of the Long Term Care Ombudman serves to protect the the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities. The program functions in large part through the work of trained volunteers who work to educate and empower residents of care facilities and to investigate and help resolve complaints when they arise. There is a network of local Ombudman offices throughout New York State. To locate the office in your local Ombudsman office, visit the program’s website or call the Senior Citizens Help Line, 800-342-9871