National Family Caregiver Support Program - Erie County Senior Services
Provides information to caregivers on what services are available for a family member or friend and how to obtain them. Staff complete Options Counseling to link caregivers with additional information, supports, and programs throughout Erie County so they can make an informed decision that aligns with them and their loved ones preferences, strengths, values and needs. Services include: -Social Adult Day Services (SADS): Linkage and funding to contracted SADS programs to provide the caregiver a well needed break and to provide enriching activities for their loved one. -Overnight Respite: Funding for overnight care (generally 5 nights) for a loved one in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living so the caregiver can go on a vacation. -Caregiver Counseling: Linkage and funding for six (6) sessions with a professional support counselor. -Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Initiative: Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association to provide supportive services to caregivers who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or a memory loss diagnosis. Services include care consultation, short-term respite, linkage to safety devices and legal services. -Caregiver Community Information and Resource Packet: Information on respite and support services offered by agencies throughout Erie County. -Kinship Caregivers: Linkage to community and legal supports for older adults caring for a grandchild or other child that is not their own. *Services limited to grant funds available and if eligibility requirements met.
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211 Western New York
Physical Address
95 Franklin St, 13th floor, Buffalo, NY 14202
Hours
Call NY Connects at 716-858-8526.
Fax
(716) 858-6468
Fax
Application process
Call NY Connects at 716-858-8526.
Fee
Generally no fee but voluntary contributions accepted. Some case managed services may have a cost share.
Eligibility
Open to caregivers. Service Area: Erie County.
Service area
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Agency info
Erie County - Department for the Aging