Tip: Special rates for cops, fire, medical workers

The Arbors Assisted Living Communities have begun a program offering a special rate to seniors who worked as police officers, firefighters or EMS / EMT workers. Seniors who qualify will receive a discount of up to 10 percent off the Arbors' monthly rate for assisted-living services. The Arbors has been offering veterans a discounted rate of up to 20 percent since last year.

The Arbors operates five assisted-living communities on Long Island. For more information or to see if you qualify for the discounted rates, call 800-249-4959 or visit thearborsassistedliving.com.