Are You a Caregiver?
If you are a wife, husband, daughter, son, grandparent, grandchild, or neighbor caring for a loved one or friend — you are a caregiver.
If you are running to the store, cleaning the house, scheduling doctor appointments, or providing 24-hour intensive care — you are a caregiver.
If you are helping someone remain in their own home, or yours — you are a caregiver.
What Is a Caregiver?
A caregiver is a family member, friend, neighbor, or other concerned person who provides physical, emotional, financial, or other support to an older adult, disabled person, or child with a physical or mental condition who needs help with daily activities.
Daily activities may include showering, eating, walking, using the bathroom, cooking, cleaning, and paying bills. You may benefit from caregiver support services or respite care options that provide short breaks from caregiving responsibilities.
What Best Describes Your Situation?
- I’m caring for someone in my house and am getting worn out. Where can I find help?
- I am a long-distance caregiver. Where can I find services available in Genesee County?
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I am a long-distance caregiver. Where can I find services in other counties or states?
For individuals age 60 and older, contact Eldercare Locator at
eldercare.acl.gov
or call 1-800-677-1116.
Healthcare and Financial Decision Support
If you or the person you are caring for is age 60 or older, or an adult or child with disabilities, NY Connects offers information and supportive services.
Call NY Connects Office for the Aging at
(585) 343-1611.
Caregiver Support Resources
New York Caregiver Portal
Visit the New York Caregiver Portal
New York State Paid Family Leave
Learn More About Paid Family Leave
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)
If you are age 18 or older and caring for:
- An adult age 60 or older, or
- An individual of any age with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders
You may be eligible for the National Family Caregiver Support Program. Services may include counseling, training, respite care, and more.
Contact Genesee County Office for the Aging at
(585) 343-1611.
Additional Resource Directory
Prefer to search independently? Visit the
NY Connects Resource Directory
.
Office for the Aging Caregiver Services
Services include information and referral, caregiving counseling, long-term care planning, in-home respite care, personal emergency response systems, and adult day services.
Call
(585) 343-1611.
Support Groups
- Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group — 3rd Thursday monthly at 1:00 PM
- Caring Connections Support Group — 1st Tuesday monthly at 4:30 PM
Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
Available to Genesee County residents age 60 or older who are unable to prepare meals due to illness, disability, or lack of support. Delivered Monday through Friday (11:00 AM–1:30 PM). No delivery on holidays.
Call
(585) 343-1611.
In-Home Aide Service
Personal care aides and housekeeping services are available through the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP).
Call
(585) 343-1611.
Alzheimer’s Association – Western New York
Offers caregiver counseling, training, support groups, and educational resources.
Call 1-800-272-3900 or visit
alz.org.
Hospice Services
Homecare & Hospice of Western New York provides care for individuals with terminal illness.
Call (585) 343-7596.
Terminal Comfort Care Housing – Crossroads House
Provides 24-hour care for individuals with terminal illness and limited life expectancy.
Call (585) 343-3892.
Long-Distance Caregivers
Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116
NYS Office for the Aging Hotline: 1-800-342-9871