* 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.

* 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 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.

Provides a friendly voice on the line during challenging times. rained AARP Friend Voice volunteers will provide a call to say hello. This service is currently available only for callers from the US. 

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.

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

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

**** From July 14th - September 19th, Office of the Aging programs and activities will be happening at alternative locations across Batavia. The main building at 2 Bank Street is still open but please call for more information. For in person help, please visit the satellite location at Genesee County Career Center, 587 East Main Street, Batavia. **** Provides weekly programs at the Batavia Senior Center. Some of the programs offered are bridge, line dancing, cribbage, arthritis chair-based exercise, quilters, and painting classes. New groups are always being organized. Special programs such as 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course, educational, health, and informational programs are also offered. Day trips to concerts, exhibits, musical productions, restaurants, and areas of special interest are also scheduled in the spring, summer, and fall. Senior groups and clubs exist in most areas of the county which offer luncheons and pot luck dinners. Most groups offer programs of interest, entertainment, day trips, and other recreational activities.

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.

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.

Provides caregivers a place to connect, share practical tips, offer support, and discuss family caregiving experiences.

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.

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.