Senior Citizen Resources: Health
This guide will direct seniors to helpful websites, books, databases, organizations and phone numbers.
Local Organizations
- NY ConnectsLong term medical and non-medical services
- Orange County Connectscall 845-615-3710 (M-F from 9-5)
Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimers.govPortal to information on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias care, research, and support
- Cognitive HealthNational Institute on Aging page discusses how your brain changes and how to keep it at its peak ability
- Dementia Page on MedlineDetailed description and links for diagnosis, prevention, treatments, etc.
General Information
- FallingWhat You Can Do to Prevent Falls
- General Health ResourcesNewburgh Library Subject Guide
- Health in AgingInformation and advice on health and aging, created by the American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation
- Health Information in Multiple LangaugesFrom Medline
- New York Care Planning CouncilLists companies and individual providers who help families deal with long term care.
- Physician and Dentist Searchfrom Data Axle Reference Solutions (ReferenceUSA) database
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- New York State of HealthHealth insurance coverage available through Individual Marketplace
Emergency Care
- Access: Supports for LivingWalk-in care for mental health and addiction for adults & children in the Hudson Valley
Medicare/Medicaid
Coronavirus
- NY State Dept. of Health Coronavirus COVID-19 siteextensive info and press releases from the NY State Department of Health regarding the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak
- USAFacts Coronavirus pageincludes county level breakdown map of cases