“THE GOLDEN YEARS” (SENIORS)
Everyone has dreams of looking forward to the retirement years. It is considered a time when you stop working, sit back and enjoy life. For many this is not the reality. They have little savings, small social security benefits and often do not have a pension to fall back on. The cost of living has continually risen over the years but the benefits have not increased to meet the difference. With limited prescription drug coverage under Medicare, it is often a choice between food or medications. There are several organizations available to help the senior population have a better quality of life.
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons): 888-687-2277 EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage): 800-332-3742 City of Yonkers Dept. of the Aging (range of community services incl. housing, health insurance, meals on wheels, recreational activities, etc.): 914-377-6823 NYC Dept of Aging Free Hotline: 800-342-9871 Office of Queens Borough President Resource Guide: 718-286-2680 Medicare: 800-772-1213 Young at Heart Seniors Group Aisling Center: 914-237-5121
In addition, the Aisling Center has information on the “Safe Home Program” for senior citizens, from either North or South of Ireland, who are interested in repatriating back to Ireland but lack the resources to do so. Safe Home Program, Mayo Ireland: 011-353-98-36036
For information on how to determine if an individual currently residing in the US is entitled to an Irish/part Irish pension, i.e. recovering payments by those who have worked in Ireland and now reside in the US, please call the Irish Pensions Services Office: College Road, Sligo: 011-353-71-9169800.
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