Caregiver Program
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 the person running to the store, cleaning the house, scheduling doctor appointments, or providing 24 hour intensive care……YOU are a Caregiver
If you are a person trying to help someone remain in their own home, or yours……YOU are a Caregiver and We Can Help you care!
What Services are Provided by the Family Caregiver Support Program?
- Counseling, Education, and Support – To help you provide the best care you can.
- Respite – to provide care for your loved one when other things demand your attention.
- Linkage to Community - Based Services – to support and enhance services provided by Caregivers.
Who is Eligible to Receive Support Services Through this Program?
Support Services are available to a Caregiver; who is either a family member (who lives locally) or another individual who is an informal provider of in-home or community care to residents of Niagara County who are 60 years of age or older.
What Services Are Available?
- Respite
- Adult Day Services
- Homemaker/Personal Care Services
- Home Delivered Meals
- Case Management
- Information and Referral
- Legal Assistance
- Medical Transportation
Where do I call for information? - (716) 438-4020
Caregiver Survival Tips
- Plan ahead.
- Learn about available resources.
- Take one day at a time.
- Develop contingency plans.
- Accept help.
- Make YOUR health a priority.
- Get enough rest and eat properly.
- Make time for leisure. Be good to yourself.
- Share your feelings with others.
Family Caregiver Support is funded through the Older Americans Act Title III-E
The Office for the Aging is funded by the New York State Office for the Aging with Older American Act and New York State funds, and by Niagara County.
