Offers information, referral, and assistance to obtain needed services. Provides counseling and consultation on caregiving issues and long term care planning. Offers support programs such as In Home Respite Care, Personal Emergency Response System, and Adult Day Services.

Provides assistance for adults caring for aging parents or loved ones. Offers a wide variety of information and programs for caregivers, including: - An assortment of free printed materials covering the gamut of challenges faced by caregivers - Assorted handouts on helping someone who has dementia - Tips on taking care of the Caregiver - Tips on working with difficult behaviors - Email communication to quickly facilitate obtaining local information such as lists of residential facilities, Home Care Options, Benefits Checklists, etc; (email [email protected]) - Referral to a professional counselor to offer support counseling in caregiving situations - Referral to legal services for seniors seeking information regarding family and financial legal matters - Presentations on caregiving and related topics, such as dementia or reducing caregiver stress

A gathering place for friendship, enrichment (arts, crafts, cards, games), education, travel, inter-generational activities, luncheons, social clubs (quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, candy making), social gatherings, wellness workshops, fitness (yoga, tai chi, chair exercise, Pickleball, walking), special events, and Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities. Offers Supportive Services for elderly residents (Senior Advisor, Vision/Hearing assistance program, Memory Minders program, Caregiver support). A Niagara County nutrition lunch site. Information & Assistance for Medicare, Medicaid, various entitlement programs.

Provides the following services: - Information and referral on all services - Long-term care needs of the elderly - In-home assessment of elderly clients and development of specialized care plan - Case management to link clients to needed services - Advice for clients and family Also provides home health services and adult day care to eligible clients as funding permits; may be able to share cost for home health and adult day care services. Caregiver Resource Center has been developed to offer support, information, and services to those who care for seniors and to seniors who care for family members who are under the age of 18.

Provides assistance for individuals caring for someone ages 60 years and older with significant impairments of daily living. Services include counseling, training, information and assistance, support groups, and respite care. Materials/videos are available to borrow from the Caregiver's Resource Center.

* Provides education and support for caregivers of older adults.* Offers access to respite provided by volunteers.

* Assists families of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia with care management/caregiver consultation, as well as referrals and navigation to health care coordination, education & training, long-term care services, planning, respite services, support groups and health & wellness programming.

* Provides support for parents and caregivers of children who are receiving mental health services.Advocacy.Parent/Caregivers classes and workshops.Provider education and training.Parents/Caregivers support group.Referrals to community resources.Community awareness in Mental Health and Wellness for communities of color.

* Provides meetings to assist individuals and families to assess current needs and plan for the future in a confidential environment of the interested party's choosing outside of the home.* Also provides care consultations over the phone 24 hours a day over the National Helpline.

Offers a free online seminar called We Need to Talk that will help you determine how to assess your loved ones’ driving skills and provide tools to help you have this important conversation.

* Provides Veteran patients with general health care and social needs to allow them to continue living at home or with family. Services include: Therapeutic exercise. Recreational activities. Health education & medication management. Meals. Care for patients with dementia. Support and information for family caregivers.

* Brings families together to identify and discuss issues of common concern, frustrations, and develop strategies to address them by licensed practitioners.

Offers individuals diagnosed with brain tumors and their caregivers the opportunity to meet separately to receive guidance, support and learn relaxation techniques. Meetings will be held in the Monter conference room. Please call for more information.

Offers support groups for caregivers. Contact the Office for the Aging for a list of groups offered.

Offers information on services available to any non-parent caregiver, including grandparents, relatives, and even non-relatives who provide full time care for children in their home, please visit the Kinship Navigator website at www.nysnavigator.org. Call the Office for the Aging for more detailed information.

AARP put together these targeted, easy-to-use guides to help you find support, make tough decisions and handle conflict during your caregiving journey.

The Caregiver Resource Center is a “one stop” service point addressing problems facing caregivers by offering information, training and support to caregivers of the elderly. The center works closely with other County and non-profit agencies to make the service network more accessible and responsive to caregivers.

Provides free Care Consultations that are confidential and personalized to the needs of individuals and families. Each of our Care Consultants has expertise and experience in the field of dementia care. Consultations can be provided by phone or video conference and can include family members in separate locations. Connect with a Care Consultant to; develop an understanding of a dementia diagnosis, identify available resources, develop strategies for navigating decisions and challenges, and to make a plan for the future .

Provides weekly programs at the Batavia Senior Center. Some of the programs offered are bridge, line dancing, cribbage, arthritis chair-based exercise, quilters, and painting classes. New groups are always being organized. Special programs such as 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course, educational, health, and informational programs are also offered. Day trips to concerts, exhibits, musical productions, restaurants, and areas of special interest are also scheduled in the spring, summer, and fall. Senior groups and clubs exist in most areas of the county which offer luncheons and pot luck dinners. Most groups offer programs of interest, entertainment, day trips, and other recreational activities.

Provides the following services: - Information and referral on all services - Long-term care needs of the elderly - In-home assessment of elderly clients and development of specialized care plan - Case management to link clients to needed services - Advice for clients and family Also provides home health services and adult day care to eligible clients as funding permits; may be able to share cost for home health and adult day care services. Caregiver Resource Center has been developed to offer support, information, and services to those who care for seniors and to seniors who care for family members who are under the age of 18.

Provides in-home visits, counseling, and resources for caregivers and individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia, including specific assistance and training, monthly support groups throughout the county, articles and information specific to caregivers, and respite care (in home or facility based). Provides supportive counseling for family caregivers through Family Services of Jamestown. Support group meets at Christ First United Methodist Church, 663 Lakeview Avenue, Jamestown. Call Family Services of Chautauqua County at 716-488-1971 for verification.