"Services For Seniors: What Am I Entitled To?"

Winthrop-University Hospital's "Health Update for Seniors" program will present a free lecture, "Services for Seniors: What Am I Entitled To?" on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. The program begins with the lecture at 1:15 PM, followed by blood pressure checks at 2:45 PM. It will be held the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola.

Many seniors are eligible for various Home Care services and community-based resources that can help them maintain their independence at home. Two healthcare professionals from the Winthrop-University Hospital Home Health Agency, Ellen T. Jordan, RN, Community Liaison and Sheryl Deluty, LCSW, Associate Supervisor, Social Work Services, will discuss a variety of options and eligibility requirements, including home healthcare (even if you have not been hospitalized), transportation services, home heating oil help, emergency response buttons, and other resources.

Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-3916.

Health Update for Seniors is a free community health education program, presented by the Institute for Family Care - Geriatric Health Services and the Winthrop Home Health Agency. For information on other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.