WJCS provides a wide range of programs that support seniors in Westchester county so they can age safely and well in their homes and communities, when possible.
High quality, individualized services, guidance, and resource referrals ensure dignity and peace of mind to Westchester’s seniors, family members, and caregivers.
Community-based services:
♥︎ Senior Care Management
♥︎ Project Time-Out: Respite for Caregivers
♥︎ Livable Community Connections Project: Health, educational, cultural, and other support services for seniors living at home
♥︎ Yonkers NNORC (Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community): Programming and resources for seniors living in Northeast Yonkers
Specialized services:
♥︎ Services for Individuals with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias and their families
♥︎ Home Care Support for Holocaust Survivors
♥︎ Monthly support groups for family caregivers
♥︎ Counseling and support when individuals and their loved ones face critical illness or life-threatening condition
♥︎ Project Lifesaver for Seniors at Risk of Wandering
Meet Mildred
At risk of losing her home, 101-year-old Mildred shares how her WJCS geriatric care manager helped her keep her house and continue to age safely in place.