The New York Elder Caregiver Support Program
assists informal caregivers - spouses, adult children, other family members, friends and neighbors in their efforts to care for older persons who need help with everyday tasks. Because of the assistance they receive, these older persons with chronic illnesses or disabilities are able to remain in their own homes in the community where they want to be. Some local programs also assist grandparents and other older relative caregivers of children and promote the retention of the children in a nurturing family environment instead of placement in foster care. Informal caregivers are an invaluable resource to their loves ones and to the United State's health care system because of the care they provide.
While caregivers choose to support their loved ones, it is often challenging and can create physical, emotional and financial strains on the caregiver. Caregivers can turn to the New York Elder Caregiver Support Program for help and support with their unique caregiving circumstances. Local offices for the aging are ready to serve caregivers in their communities. Local caregiver support programs provide:
