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CAREGIVER SUPPORT LINE | CAREGIVER SUPPORT LINE

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.

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FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES | SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

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.

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AARP’s Online Community   | AARP x United Way - Family Caregiving Resources

Provides an online forum for caregivers to connect with others that have the same interests, including caregiving, games, entertainment, home & family, money, and many more topics of interest.

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CARE CONSULTATIONS | ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION LONG ISLAND CHAPTER

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 .

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Caregiver Support Services - Genesee County Office for the Aging

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.

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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

  • 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

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CARE CONSULTATIONS | ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER

* 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.

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BIPOC PEEEEEEK | PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

* 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.

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FAMILY CONSULTATIONS | ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER

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

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FAMILY CAREGIVER RESOURCES - AARP | AARP NEW YORK

Find tips and support for family caregiving, from providing personal care, medical management, and financial guidance to finding a healthy work-life balance.

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INFORMATION - FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE | FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE

Provides practical care strategies, stress relief, available community resources, how to handle family issues, as well as hands-on care.

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CAREGIVER RESPITE | LIFESPAN OF GREATER ROCHESTER

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

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NY CONNECTS | RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC.

* 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.

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VICTIM SERVICES YOUTH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES | CAYUGA COUNSELING SERVICES

* 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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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

  • 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

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FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT | SAINT LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

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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CONNECTING WITH OTHER CAREGIVERS | AARP NEW YORK STATE

  • 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

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ADULT DAY HEALTH PROGRAM | VA FINGER LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CANANDAIGUA

* 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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COACHING INTO CARE | VA FINGER LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CANANDAIGUA

* 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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FINGER LAKES CAREGIVER INSTITUTE | LIFESPAN OF GREATER ROCHESTER

* 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.

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National Family Caregiver Support Program - Erie County Department for the Aging

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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Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly (EISEP) - Erie County Department for the Aging

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.

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SERVICES FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN | SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE 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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