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.

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.

Services including case management, information and referral, counseling, support groups, training and respite have been developed under Title III-E of the Older Americans Act. This program helps sustain family caregivers in their efforts to care for an older relative who has a chronic illness or disability. The Office for the Aging coordinates a variety of services. These services are designed to complement, not replace, family care. Priority is given to caregivers 60 years and older with the greatest social and economic need. Call the Office for the Aging for more detailed information.

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.

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

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.

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 caregivers with one-on-one coaching sessions to connect them with technology solutions to increase respite.

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.

* 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.

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.

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

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 .

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.

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.

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

* 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 information and assistanc on available long-term services and support to individuals. NY Connects Coordinations can provide assistance with:

• Housing.
• Caregiver supports.
• Home repairs and accesibility modifications.
• Behavioral health/developmental supports and services.
• Transportation.
• Supported employment.
• Applications to benefits including Medicaid, food options, emergency aler devices, child care and nutrition programs.

* 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 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.

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