Especially for Seniors

May and June 2013 Programs

Community Outreach
We will be your guest speaker. If your Senior Club would like to learn more about the library and what we offer, please call Judy at 929-4488 for more information.

*Assisted Listening Device Available
Portable personal listening devices are available for use during any library program. Please ask a Reference Librarian for assistance.

Stretching for Seniors
Mondays, May 6, 13, 20, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Enjoy this gentle, invigorating routine of stretches, all done while in a chair. No special skill needed, all are welcome. $8.00 fee collected at time of registration, which is open to all. Register May 1.
In June: Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24.
$8.00 fee. Register June 1.

Blood Pressure Screening
Thursday, May 9, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, June 13, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A nurse from Interim HealthCare will be at the library to take your blood pressure. No appointment is necessary; open to all adult patrons.

Thursday Afternoon @ the Movies
Thursday, May 9 at Noon:
Now Showing: Mildred Pierce
Thursday, June 13 at Noon:
Now Showing: The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Seniors are welcome to bring lunch (we provide beverage and snacks!) and enjoy this classic film.

Medicare Counseling
Tuesdays, May 14 & June 11 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
A trained volunteer will be at the library to answer your questions about Medicare claims or benefits. This personal service is by appointment only. Open to all, please call 631-929-4488 ext. 225 for an appointment.

Wii Bowling
Fridays, May 24 & June 28 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Come bowl with us at "North Shore Public Library Lanes." No special skill is needed, this computer game can even be done from a chair. All are welcome, no registration is necessary.

Bagels and Bingo
Saturday, May 4, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for a fun morning of Bingo. Enjoy fresh bagels and beverages while playing Bingo. Open to seniors, limit 2 registrations per library card. Registration for NSPL cardholders begins April 22. Out of district residents may register April 27 as space permits. Doors will open at 10:00 AM, no earlier.

Technology Clinic 
Tuesdays, Tuesdays, May 21 & June 18 6:00 – 8:00 PM 
Teen volunteers will provide instructions on computers, cell phones, iPods and more. Call to reserve your 1-hour session. You must bring your own device for instruction.

Senior Information Center
Check out the display stand that has information on all of the Library’s senior programs, as well as helpful and informative pamphlets and brochures of interest to seniors. Located in the front of the library, across from the Circulation Desk.

Senior Resources
Look for the binder located near the Senior Information Center: it’s chock full of important information regarding programs and services for seniors.

Senior Services Brochure
We’ve put together a brochure especially for seniors, describing library services and programs designed for you. Come in and pick up your copy!

Wheelchair Available
The library has a wheelchair available for patron use (with a family member’s or friend’s assistance) while in the library building. Please ask at Reference. Assisted Listening Device Available Portable personal listening devices are available for use during any library program. Please ask a Reference Librarian for assistance.

Services to the Homebound
If you or someone you know is homebound and cannot come to the library because of a temporary or permanent disability, please contact our Homebound and Senior Services Librarian, Judy O’Connell at 929-4488. She will arrange for a volunteer to deliver items such as books or movies to your home. When you are ready, a volunteer will pick up your materials and bring you new selections. Please call, we want to hear from you.

Large Print Titles
The library has a comprehensive collection of both fiction and nonfiction titles, including most new releases. "Reader’s Digest" and the "New York Times" are also available in Large Print format.

If you need special accommodations, please let the library know 48 hours in advance.

Want a copy of the newsletter in Large Print? Call Judy O’Connell at 929-4488 ext. 228.

• AARP: provides information on a range of senior related concerns.
• Administration on Aging: gateway to lots of information.
• AMA Physician Select: Look up physicians' credentials and specialties.
  
• American Federation for the Blind: information for the senior with vision loss.
  
• BenefitsCheckUp.org :A service of the National Council on Aging that will help you see what benefit programs, such as assistance with rent and utility bills, you may be qualified for.
  
• Caring Connections: Information for caregivers.
  
• Care Diary: Simplifying life for caregivers.
  
• Community Resource Database of Long Island: Non-profit and government Agencies that provide services to L.I. residents
  
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Eldercare Search: EBSCO's searchable nationwide database on nursing homes, assisted living, home healthcare, frequently asked questions and latest Senior news.
  
• EldercareWeb: Multi-faceted site with information on health, housing, aging and other issues related to the frail elderly.
• elderhostel: Educational adventures worldwide for adults over 55.
• Estate Planning Links
• FirstGov for Seniors: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
• Gerontological Society of America: Promotes the scientific study of aging and dissemination of knowledge.
• HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)
• Homecare/Hospice Agency Locator
• Medicare: The official U.S. government site for Medicare information.
• Medicare Interactive Help:Understand, choose, or trouble-shoot Medicare Benefits.
• MedlinePlus:Reliable health information for you and your family from the National Institutes of Health
• Merck Manual, Home Edition: Searchable!
  
• National Center for Creative Aging NCAA is dedicated to fostering and understanding the vital relationship between creative expression and the quality of life of older people.
• National Council on Aging
• National Institute on Aging: A National Institutes of Health site.
• NYS Office for the Aging: serving older New Yorkers and their families.
  
• Nursing Home Compare:Past performance of every Medicare/Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
  
• Old Time Radio: For fans of nostalgic old time radio shows.
  
• Paying For Senior Care: this free website allows users to find programs, both government and private, that could ease the cost of paying for care.
  
• Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation:Federal agency that holds unclaimed pension money. Check to see if you are due any benefits.
  
• RSVP: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
  
• Senior Health:Senior Health Information from the National Institutes of Health
  
• Senior Law Home Page
• SeniorNet: Provides adults 55 and over with information and instruction about computer technologies.
• Social Security Online: Official site of the Social Security Administration.
• Today's Seniors: A wealth of information for people who have retired, or are preparing for it!
  
• Well Spouse Association: Support for spousal caregivers.