CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM | RENSSELAER COUNTY UNIFIED FAMILY SERVICES
1600 7th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
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Eligibility
Relatives or grandparents over 60 caring for a child;
No access to Medicaid;
Are not currently paying for home health aides, homemaking or chore assistance and;
Do not have access to other in-home assistances through other channels, such as VA or Long-Term-Care insurance
Hours
Application process
Call for information and services
Fees
None
Service area
Rensselaer County, New York
Description
Offers short-term respite services, educational workshops, training, support groups, and various therapeutic services to adults taking care of a senior age 60 years or older, or a grandparent over 60 caring for a child under the age of 19.
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211 North East New York
Providing organization
RENSSELAER COUNTY UNIFIED FAMILY SERVICES
Provides support to improve the quality of life and over all wellbeing for adults and those with long term care needs. Services include aging services that include veterans services, opportunities for volunteer activities, employment screening and placement, health and recreational programs, transportation assistance, and information and referrals for older adults to local resources.