Caring for a Loved One

Are you a caregiver?

If you run errands, prepare meals, drive loved ones to appointments or more, you are a caregiver & there are supports for you!

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Caring for a Loved One

You Are Not Alone!

Every year, 4.1 million New Yorkers assume the role of caregiver at some point, providing more than 2.6 billion hours of direct, hands-on care to loved ones. See some resources below to help.

Are you a working caregiver or a business who wants to support working caregivers? Learn more about NYSOFA's Working Caregivers initiatives.

A Caregivers Guide

NYSOFA has developed this new Caregiver’s Guide video to help individuals self-identify as caregivers and learn more about resources that can help support them in this demanding role.

Help for Caregivers: Services and Resources

The NYS Caregiving and Respite Coalition (NYSCRC)

Assistance and advocacy for caregivers.

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Caregiver Resource Centers

CRCs provide assistance to family caregivers. They provide training, support groups, and more.

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Respite

Provides a temporary break from a caregiver's duties.

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Help for Caregivers: Digital Supports & NY's Working Caregivers Initiative

Trualta: Web-Based Support Platform for Unpaid Caregivers

If you provide unpaid care to a loved one, visit newyork-caregivers.com to sign up for free resources and personalized training to help you care for a loved one. How it Works: Visit the online platform link and create an account at newyork-caregivers.com.

Discover Your 'Caregiver Intensity' Score

The ARCHANGELS Caregiver Intensity Index (CII) provides each caregiver with a ‘score’ that validates their experience and connects them to resources.

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Help For Working Caregivers

Take our survey to better inform your employer about the specific challenges faced by working caregivers.

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The National Family Caregiver Support Program

Case Management

Case management is available to assess the needs of the caregiver and coordinate services, if needed.

Counseling, Support Groups & Training

To assist caregivers in the areas of health, nutrition and financial literacy and to make decisions and solve problems relating to their caregiver roles.

Respite & Supplemental Services

To help temporarily relieve caregivers from their responsibilities by providing a short-term break through various types of care. Other services such as home-delivered meals, personal emergency response systems (ie: LifeAlert), legal services, and more.

Where Do I Start?

1-800-342-9871 NY Connects is your trusted place to go for free, unbiased information about long-term services and supports in New York State for people of all ages or with any type of disability.

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Additional State Resources for Caregivers