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GENERAL<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”How old do I have to be to join Riverdale Senior Services?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486068865207-9d5a5762-076e”]You must be 60 or older to join.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Riverdale Senior Services offers so much. Are your programs affordable for someone on a fixed income?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486068956255-84607c24-a8e4″]Yes, there is no fee to join! The New York City Department for the Aging provides partial funding for RSS. Members are invited to make voluntary contributions when they attend. Donations help enhance our services including our hot lunch program, recreational activities, classes, and lectures. Although there are modest fees for trips and special events, scholarships are always available and no one ever is denied service because of his\/her inability to contribute.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What do I have to do to join Riverdale Senior Services?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069004941-d1e59c2e-5b6b”]You can visit RSS and participate in several activities as a guest. Once you have decided to join, our office staff can assist you with registration. You must bring in proof of age, doctor\u2019s information, emergency contact information, a list of any medications you take, and a photo ID.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How much is a meal at Riverdale Senior Services?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069072928-b08f2a42-2b4c”]You do not have to pay to eat. We ask for a $2.00 donation per meal to enhance our programs. No persons will be denied a meal if they do not have the $2.00 donation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Dining Menu is conveniently\u00a0 available online.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I\u2019m still active and involved in the community. Why would I want to join Riverdale Senior Services?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069107019-6a62133d-80f2″]At Riverdale Senior Services we provide a broad range of engaging activities, thought-provoking classes and health-related services. There are educational programs, current events discussion classes, film screenings, group trips to cultural events and institutions, dance and exercise classes and health management services. Arts and crafts, bridge, line and folk dancing are other popular activities. We even offer computer classes. RSS welcomes all and reflects the vital character of the wonderful, active senior population of the Northwest Bronx<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I\u2019m not as healthy as I used to be and I don\u2019t get around as well. I\u2019m not so sure I\u2019ll fit in or be accepted at Riverdale Senior Services.” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069156594-c4f23dba-e71f”]At Riverdale Senior Services we welcome seniors of all functional abilities and interests.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I don\u2019t have a car. How do I get to RSS using public transportation?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069321906-304edf45-e463″]RSS is easily accessible by public transportation. By subway take #1 train to 231st Street station. Transfer to the Bx10 bus to Kappock Street and Knolls Crescent. By bus take the Bx10 bus to Kappock Street and Knolls Crescent.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SOCIAL SERVICES<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Now that I\u2019m retired, I have lots of questions about my Social Security benefits, Medicare, long-term care options and other entitlements. Can you help?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069216082-7a2efa4b-2ade”]Yes! Our professional social worker is here to help you with health insurance problems, applications to government programs, landlord, utility, legal and home care issues. She can refer you to community service providers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What kinds of benefits or entitlements could I qualify for?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069383305-c2148f3a-75e6″]You could qualify and apply for: Food Stamps, Medicaid, HEAP, SCRIE, DRIE, LIFELINE, SAFE LINK, Access-a-Ride, EPIC, and the Medicare Savings Program. We also offer tax assistance that operates during the tax preparation season (January through April of each year).<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I need housing assistance. What kinds of housing assistance do you offer? Can you find me an apartment?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069453242-fb643527-4b3e”]Our social worker can assist you with filling out housing applications, provide tenant landlord advocacy, and assist you with applying for SCRIE or DRIE. The social worker can give you information on your housing rights and provide you with a listing of senior housing complexes. However, RSS does not rent apartments<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”My family member moved in with me and is stealing all my money. What can I do?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069684545-a5cb8573-443a”]This is abuse. Our social worker can discuss a plan of action with you at your home, at RSS, or over the phone. If you do not have money for food, RSS can provide you with take-home meals.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I recently lost a family member and I feel very depressed. How can the center help me?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069760373-87e84ff8-5dfe”]RSS can help you by providing a case worker who can screen for depression and a clinical social worker who can provide individual counseling, and enroll you in a bereavement group.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_separator border_width=”2″ el_width=”70″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

FOR CAREGIVERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”I am not a senior, but I am responsible for the care of one. I am overwhelmed. Can you help?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069888750-f9f4954a-f4dc”]RSS eases the burdens of caregivers <\/a>with support groups, individual counseling, and referrals to valuable community resources. Navigating the elder care maze on your own can be time consuming, complicated and sometimes overwhelming. Our caregiver support specialist can be your partner in planning, accessing, coordinating and monitoring all the support services you and your loved one need to live safely and independently at home.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_separator border_width=”2″ el_width=”70″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

VOLUNTEERING <\/a>\/ EDUCATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”I am an undergraduate\/graduate student in search of an internship\/externship. Who should I contact?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486070103225-a9535c65-3435″]RSS provides internship and externship experience in connection with various educational institutions for qualified social work and nursing students in training. We also accept students from a variety of other disciplines including physical therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, and mental health counseling. Please contact your school\u2019s field placement office. Contact rss@riverdalesenior.org for more information.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I share my skills and talents with others at Riverdale Senior Services?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486070038791-95296fff-f55b”]Absolutely! RSS relies on volunteers to make it the special place that it is. Volunteers teach classes, help the staff in the office or the kitchen, serve on various committees, participate in intergenerational programs or assist frailer members at the center and those who participate in the Adult Day Activities Program (ADAP).\u00a0 In addition our Board of Directors is entirely composed of volunteers who are dedicated community members.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information about volunteering or to learn more about our Board please fill out a volunteer application form<\/a>.
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HOW TO DONATE<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Is my donation secure?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486070671500-c42e3dd9-3843″]Your donation is made through a secure portal. Your personal information is protected by encryption and will not be shared with any third parties. If you prefer, you may mail a check to: RIVERDALE SENIOR SERVICES at Riverdale Senior Services. 2600 Netherland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463. Make your check out to \u201cRiverdale Senior Services.\u201d<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I would like to make a donation to RSS to support programs and services. How can I donate?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486070618180-7fc91ae1-fef3″]Please\u00a0donate<\/a>\u00a0here. If you prefer, you may mail a check to: RIVERDALE SENIOR SERVICES at Riverdale Senior Services. 2600 Netherland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463. Make your check out to \u201cRiverdale Senior Services.\u201d<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is my personal information secure?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486070799026-90caa4b9-4765″]RSS does not share e-mail or mailing addresses, credit card information, or any other personal information with third parties. Your personal information is safe and secure with us.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_separator border_width=”2″ el_width=”70″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

MISCELLANEOUS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Would an RSS Staff Member speak to our group about a particular aspect of aging?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486069837610-9b787316-77c4″]Yes, please contact\u00a0rss@riverdalesenior.org<\/a>\u00a0and tell us what your interest is.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How can I get a copy of RSS\u2019 Annual Report?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486070884935-9c389daa-ec0f”]Please e-mail your request to rss@riverdalesenior.org or call us at (718) 884-5900.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How can I sign up for RSS\u2019 Newsletter?” style=”round” color=”turquoise” size=”lg” el_id=”1486070930013-e4ac743b-9602″]Sign up<\/a>\u00a0for our newsletter via e-mail. To receive our newsletter via snail mail, write to\u00a0rss@riverdalesenior.org<\/a>\u00a0or call us at (718) 884-5900.<\/strong>
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