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Also see:
Adult Day Care
Long-Term Care for a listing of nursing facilities which provide Respite
| Samaritan Counseling Center of the Southern Tier | |
| Provides spiritually sensitive counseling, consultation
and education for people of all ages, couples,
groups and families on a variety of mental health
issues. Samaritan counselors are clinically trained
professionals with masters and/or doctoral degrees in
counseling and psychotherapy. Accepts most insurance
plans, sliding scale for persons with low income
or no insurance. |
| Elder Services Center | |
| Full-service university in the State University of New
York system. Admissions office advises students and
prospective students on opportunities in the SUNY
system, and where possible, other universities. Older
Adults Program, through Academic Advising (777-
6305, until 4 p.m.), allows persons age 60 and older to
audit courses free of charge. |
| Alzheimer's Association - Central NY Chapter | So. Tier Regional Office
401 Hayes Ave.
Endicott, NY 13760-5495
(607) 785-7852
(607) 785-4004 (fax)
Helpline (24/7 support): (800) 272-3900
Email: jhudreck@alzcny.org
Web: http://www.alzcny.orgHours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. |
| Provides a broad range of programs and services for people with the disease, their families and caregivers, as well as professional care providers. Services include a Helpline offering 24-hour/7days a week support, care consultations, support groups, educational and training services and the Safe Return Program for wanderers. |
| Family & Children's Society | |
| Individuals, couples or families experiencing difficulties such as depression or anxiety, or problems associated with issues of aging or caregiving, meet with our geriatric social workers either at the office or in the client's home. Group therapy is available as needed. Our certified social workers also supervise Senior Peer Counseling, an adjunct service. Medicare and other insurance is accepted for this Elder Counseling Program. |
| Caregiver Respite Program | |
| Provides unpaid family caregivers with a chance to get a personal break and to safeguard their physical and mental health so they can continue providing care. Two types of respite care are available: In-Home Respite and Facility Respite. With In-home Respite, a trained professional personal care aide can come and stay with the elder in his/her home for approximately four hours per week. Facility Respite arranges a three day stay in a nursing facility or appropriate senior residence. Also see Long-Term Care section for a listing of nursing facilities which provide Respite. Admission to both options of the Caregiver Respite Program begins with an assessment by the In-Home Services Unit of the Office for Aging. Also see Caregiver Services: Adult Day Care section. |
| Caregiver Services | |
| Provides telephone counseling for unpaid caregivers of the frail elderly living in the community. Provides support groups, workshops, newsletter (Caregiver Corner), referrals, and information about services. Home visits when necessary. |
| Caregiver Services On-Line Support Group | |
| This Internet group is intended for people who are helping to care for an older relative, friend, or neighbor. It provides information, tips, advice, and sharing for people who are concerned about the health, safety, and well-being of an older person. You can sign up to be a member and get advice from others who are in the same boat. Members can post answers to others' questions, ask their own questions, and share ideas on coping with the challenges of caregiving. For further information about the support group visit the following website: www.gobroomecounty.com/senior/SCCGCGroup.php |
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