Caregiver Consultation and Support

What's Here

Congregate Meals / Nutrition Sites

Medicare

Specialized Information and Referral

Telephone Reassurance

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Friendly Visiting

Caregiver Training

Long Term Care Options Counseling

Exercise Classes / Groups

Certificates / Forms Assistance

Nutrition Education

Senior Centers

Adult Day Program Centers

General Physical Examinations

Extreme Heat Cooling Centers

Senior Ride Programs

FRIENDSHIP VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER PARISH NURSE AND CAREGIVER ADVOCATE SERVICES PROVIDED TO ELDERS IN THE TRI-LAKES REGION OF THE ADIRONDACKS | MERCY CARE FOR THE ADIRONDACKS

185 Old Military Road, Lake Placid, NY, 12946

(518) 523-5580

https://www.adkmercy.org/

Works to enhance the fullness of life for older adults living independently in the community. Provides services to seniors, which would help them remain in their homes, and continue to be a part of their community. Services include friendly visits, companionship assistance, transportation and shopping assistance, spiritual care, health education and counseling, network to community agencies, advocacy for quality care.

What's Here

Friendly Visiting

General Health Education Programs

Personal Health Care Advocate Services

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) (Service Group)

5 Pine West Plaza, Suite 506, Albany, NY, 12205

(800) 444-6443

What's Here

Health / Disability Related Counseling

Specialized Information and Referral

Disease / Disability Information

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Families / Friends of Individuals With Health / Disabilities Related Issues Support Groups

Health / Disability Related Support Groups

Special Education Advocacy

Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities

CAREGIVER SUPPORT LINE | CAREGIVER SUPPORT LINE

855-260-3274

http://www.va.gov

Offers services and programs that support the Family Caregivers. The programs are available both in and out of your home to help you care for the Veteran you love and for yourself. Learn more about how VA's trained professionals can help you find the services and support that are right for you and the Veteran you love.

What's Here

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Caregivers

Veterans

Veteran Benefits Assistance

Families of Military Personnel / Veterans

SERVICES FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN | SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

100 Veterans Memorial Highway, H. Lee Dennison Building, Hauppauge, NY, 11788

(631) 853-8200

https://suffolkcountyny.gov/aging

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.

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Caregiver Consultation and Support

BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT GROUP | BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT GROUP

450 Lakeville Road, Lake Success, NY, 11040

516-734-7370

http://www.northwell.edu

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.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups

Brain Tumors

Caregiver Consultation and Support

CARE CONSULTATIONS | ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION LONG ISLAND CHAPTER

144 West Merrick Road, 144 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY, 11520

800-272-3900

http://www.alz.org/longisland

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 .

What's Here

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Specialized Information and Referral

COACHING INTO CARE | VA FINGER LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CANANDAIGUA

400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY, 14424

(888) 823-7458

https://www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching/

* Provides a coaching service for family and friends of Veterans who see that their veteran needs help. Coaching involves helping the caller figure out how to motivate their Veteran to seek services.

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Coaching Programs

Caregiver Consultation and Support

ADULT DAY HEALTH PROGRAM | VA FINGER LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CANANDAIGUA

400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY, 14424

(585) 393-7911

* 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.

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Dementia Management

Adult Day Program Centers

Adult In Home Respite Care

Medication Information/Management

Therapeutic Exercise

Caregiver Consultation and Support

General Health Education Programs

BIPOC PEEEEEEK | PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

10 Cady Street, Lower Level Suite #11, Rochester, NY, 14608

(585) 727-0489

* 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.

What's Here

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

Public Awareness/Education

Specialized Information and Referral

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Individual Advocacy

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT | SAINT LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

80 State Highway 310, Suite 7, Canton, NY, 13617

(315) 386-4730

https://www.stlawco.org/Departments/OfficefortheAging/

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.

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Respite Care Registries

Caregiver Training

Information and Referral

Caregiver Counseling

Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

CAREGIVER SUPPORT | TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD PROJECT INDEPENDENCE

220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY, 11030

(516) 869-6311

https://northhempsteadny.gov/pi-home

Programs include EAC Network Respite Program, Volunteer groups, Support groups, Circle of Support, Adult Day Programs, Veterans Caseworker, Transportation Program brochure in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Farsi and Creole.

What's Here

Caregiver Consultation and Support

NEW FAMILY CAREGIVERS | AARP NEW YORK STATE

10 Tips on How to Get Started - Caregiving for a family member or friend may be the most challenging - and rewarding - Jobs a caregiver will ever have. Here are 10 ways to get started. www.aarp.org/211care

5 Steps for Family Caregivers - Follow these tips to ease the transition into caregiving. www.aarp.org/firsttimecaregiving

Taking the Stress out of Family Caregiving - AARP put together these targeted, easy-to-use guides to help you find support, make tough decisions and handle conflict during your caregiving journey. www.aarp.org/careguides

Caregiving Question and Answer Tool - Let AARP's Caregiving Question and Answer Tool provide you with fast access to the answers you are looking for about caregiving. www.aarp.org/caregiving/answers

What's Here

Web Based Discussion Groups/Live Chat

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Web Guides

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

CONNECTING WITH OTHER CAREGIVERS | AARP NEW YORK STATE

AARP's Family Caregiving Facebook Group - A place to connect, share practical tips, offer support, and discuss family caregiving experiences. www.facebook.com/groups/aarpfamilycaregivers

AARP's Online Community - An online forum to connect with others that have the same interests, including caregiving, games, entertainment, home & family, money, and many more topics of interest www.aarp.org/caregivingcommunity

AARP Friendly Voices - Connecting people to people. We may be isolated, but we do not have to be alone. Sometimes just hearing a friendly voice on the other end of the line can help in challenging times. Trained AARP Friend Voice volunteers will provide a call to say hello. This service is currently available only for callers from the US. www.aarp.org/friendlyvoice

1-888-281-0145 Call directly, leave your information and someone will call you back.

Llmanos directamente al 1-888-497-4108

What's Here

Web Based Discussion Groups/Live Chat

Caregiver Counseling

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

VICTIM SERVICES YOUTH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES | CAYUGA COUNSELING SERVICES

17 E Genesee Street, Auburn, NY, 13021

(315) 253-9795

* Offers a voluntary program where case manager can visit at school or in the home to teach skills for: Anger management. Anxiety mitigation. Social skills. Communication skills.* Assist caregivers with strategies for appropriately responding to a child's behavior. Will collaborate with schools, counseling services, substance use programs, and provides information and referrals to services.

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Caregiver Consultation and Support

Transitional Case/Care Management

GRIEF AND LOSS RESOURCES | AARP NEW YORK STATE

Grief, Loss, and End of Life - Advice for coping with the death of a loved one, arranging funeral services and making plans and decisions about the end of your life. www.aarp.org/endoflife

What to do When a Loved One Dies - Practical steps you need to take in the early days. http://www.aarp.org/afterdeathchecklist

What Happens when Caregiving Ends - When looking after a loved one becomes your life, what is your life when that person is gone http://www.aarp.org/aftercaregiving

How to Write a Memorable Obituary - Pay tribute to the little and big things that made your loved one special. www.aarp.org/obituarywriting

AARP Grief and Loss Community - AARP Online Community lets you connect with experts and other caregivers for advice, tips or just the proverbial shoulder to cry on. www.aarp.org/griefcommunity

Caregiver Survivor Guilt - Guilt and emotional withdrawal can make the grieving process even more difficult. http://www.aarp.org/survivorguilt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.aarp.org/survivorguilt

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Web Based Discussion Groups/Live Chat

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Legal Information Services

Web Guides

We Need To Talk | AARP x United Way - Family Caregiving Resources

88 E Tioga Ave, Suite 102, Corning, NY, 14830

(888) 885-0013

http://www.aarp.org/wntt

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.

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Travel Directions / Trip Planning

Caregiver Counseling

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Orleans County - Office for the Aging (Service Group)

14016 Rte 31 W, Albion, NY, 14411

(585) 589-3191

What's Here

Housekeeping Assistance

Individual Advocacy

Geriatric Counseling

General Benefits Assistance

Food Stamps / SNAP

Personal Care

Case / Care Management

General Minor Home Repair Programs

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Specialized Information and Referral

Personal Alarm Systems

Immunizations

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Health Insurance Information / Counseling

Nutrition Assessment Services

Medicaid Applications

Medicare

Home Health Aide Services

Southern Tier Health Care System Inc (Service Group)

150 North Union Street, Olean, NY, 14760

(716) 372-5217

What's Here

Bleeding Control Training

Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections

Health Insurance Information / Counseling

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Infant and Child Safety Education

Medication Disposal

System Advocacy

Sexual Assault Treatment

NEW FAMILY CAREGIVERS | AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP) - NEW YORK STATE OFFICE

780 3rd Avenue, New York, NY, 10017

866-227-7442

http://www.aarp.org

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

What's Here

Caregiver Consultation and Support

CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM | ORANGE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

40 Matthews Street, 3rd Floor, Goshen, NY, 10924

845-615-3700

https://www.orangecountygov.com/151/Aging

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.

What's Here

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Respite Care Registries

Specialized Information and Referral

Caregiver Training

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS | SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

100 Veterans Memorial Highway, H. Lee Dennison Building, Hauppauge, NY, 11788

631-369-0104

https://suffolkcountyny.gov/aging

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

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Caregiver Counseling

Respite Care

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Caregiver / Care Receiver Support Groups

Information and Referral

211 Caregiver Project

(211)

www.211wny.org

A caregiver navigation program providing supportive crisis counseling, care coordination, comprehensive needs assessment, linkage to community services, education, advocacy with family or service providers, development of a caregiving plan, and follow-up for caregivers. A caregiver is an unpaid individual (whose role can be that of a spouse, partner, family member, friend, neighbor, or other) who is involved in assisting another adult with activities of daily living and/or medical tasks. How caregiver navigation works: 1) Caregiver contacts 211 2) Intake and assessment 3) Service planning and education 4) Connection with resources 5) Follow-up and assessment 6) Re-engagement 7) Caregiver success Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Over the phone translation available in more than 180 languages.

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Case / Care Management

Caregiver Counseling

Caregiver Consultation and Support

Specialized Information and Referral