Caregiver Resources

The New York State Office for the Aging and the Association on Aging has launched the New York Caregiver Portal. This platform is available now for caregivers of all ages, caring for people of all ages.    It is free and full of resources. It uses low band width so works well on all platforms. No app is required.

An email address is required to log onto the platform. The Newyork-Caregivers.com link is https://newyork-caregivers.com/login

Please share the information with anyone who may benefit.

Caregiver Counseling

The Ontario County Office for the Aging assists informal caregivers - spouses, adult children, other family members, friends, and neighbors - in their effort to care for older persons. A Specialist will provide:

Information about available services and resources
Assistance in gaining access to services
Counseling to assist caregivers in making decisions and solving problems related to their caregiving role
Helpful educational materials related to caregiving issues

Respite Care

The Ontario County Office for the Aging (OFA) offers respite care which provides caregivers a temporary rest from the duties of taking care of someone. Using respite services can support and strengthen your ability to be a caregiver. The respite program involves:

Four hours of weekly aide service at no cost to the caregiver, although donations are accepted
The program requires that the caregiver lives with the care receiver
The person being cared for must either have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia or need help with personal care
Respite aides can help with housekeeping, laundry, and personal care. They can also provide companionship.

OFA contracts with licensed aide agencies to provide this service. Call the Office for the Aging at (585) 396-4047 or (315) 781-1321.

Caregiver Support Groups

Education, information, and peer support for caregivers.

Sands Cancer Center Caregiver's Support Group

Second Friday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

(585) 396-6780

Finger Lakes Alzheimer's Caregiver Institute at Quail Summit

5102 Parrish Street Extension, Canandaigua, NY

Support Group -A place to connect with caregivers, family and friends of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

Second Wednesday of the month, 4:00pm

Call (585) 396 - 1010 or (800) 272-3900 for more information

Finger Lakes Alzheimer's Caregiver Institute at Geneva Presbyterian Church

24 Park Place, Geneva, NY

Support Group-A place to connect with caregivers, family and friends of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

First Wednesday of the Mont 1:30pm - 2:30pm

For more information call (800) 272-3099

Finger Lakes Alzheimer's Caregiver Institute Caregiver Support Group at Legacy at Fairways

681 High Street, Victor, NY

11:00am - 12:00pm Call (800) 272-3900 for more information

Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group at United Church Presbyterian

11 Gibson Street, Canandaigua, NY

A place to connect with caregivers, family and friend of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

1:00pm - 2:30pm Call (800) 272-3900 for more information

Alzheimer's Association Support Group

Canandaigua VA Medical Center, Building 8, Room 236

400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY.

First Thursday of the month, 1-2:30 pm

This group is open to the public, you do not need to register.

For more information call, (800) 272-3900

Caregiver Support Group - Facilitated by Lifetime Care

Contact: Adrienne Daniels, Adrienne.daniels@lifetimecare.org 585-214-1414

Support group runs on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at the Wegman's in Canandaigua, from 10:00am-11:30am. The support group is available to all ages and for those dealing with any chronic health issue.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Kinship Navigator is an on-line statewide resource for information and referral where you can access information on laws, legal rights, issues on custody and visitation, eligibility for benefits and entitlement programs, tax credits, respite care and other local services. You can also call their toll-free number at 1-877-454-6463 to speak to a representative.

The New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition (NYSCRC) is a statewide coalition focused on supporting caregivers, professionals, and providers across New York State.