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The American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter’s Family Caregiving Program offers hands-on classes for caregivers covering a wide variety of topics, including, Positioning & Moving, Personal Care, Legal & Financial Issues, and many more. The American Red Cross also offers many other programs to assist seniors and their caregivers.
(716) 886-7500 Click here for contact info on programs outside of Erie County POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults |
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The Alzheimer’s Association, WNY Chapter serves the eight counties of WNY providing education and support for persons with Alzheimer’s and related dementias and their caregivers, both family and professional. Services include information and referral, education and training, support groups, care consultation, Safe Return, respite, Memory wellness programs and a complete lending library.
(716) 626-0600 Outside of Erie County: (800) 272-3900 POPULATIONS SERVED: Families of a loved one with dementia, Persons with dementia, Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for adults with disabilities & Caregivers Outside of Erie County. |
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Brylin provides a variety of specialized programs for inpatient acute health care and outpatient substance abuse care. Brylin Hospitals is the only private treatment facility in the Buffalo/Niagara region and our talented team of professionals has been providing compassionate care since 1955. For more information, please call or visit our Website, www.brylin.com by clicking on the logo to the left. Let our experience be your guide to wellness and recovery.
(716) 886-8200 POPULATIONS SERVED: Inpatient acute mental health care for children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. Outpatient treatment therapy services are offered to persons experiencing substance abuse problems. |
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The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System provides free access to a variety of informational, educational, and recreational materials for caregivers and their recipients. Sources include print, electronic, and audiovisual materials on many topics, including diseases and disabilities, long-term care, legal and financial matters for caregivers, and care for the caregiver. In addition, the office of Disability Services provides assisstive devices for those with hearing and visual impairments.
(716) 858-8900 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Children with Special Needs, CAREGIVERS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, Caregivers outside Erie County & Caregivers in Ontario, Canada. |
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Buffalo Wheelchair provides durable medical equipment, mobility devices & assistive
technology to those with medical needs.
(716) 675-6500 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Children with Special Needs, CAREGIVERS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, Caregivers outside Erie County |
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Cancer Wellness Center provides cancer patients and their loved ones access to education, support and advocacy in a safe supportive environment. Services include information and referrals and support throughout the 7 counties of WNY.
Cancer Coach Program offers patients and caregivers one-on-one support from someone who has recovered from a cancer diagnosis. We have over 95 volunteers that have recovered from most cancers. They can help reduce fear and misunderstanding. Spirituality and Healing is a monthly program that explores spirituality and its influence on the cancer experience. How to Deliver Bad News – teaching health care professionals and its influence on the cancer experience. (716) 694-1395 All Services Free of Charge |
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Catholic Charities, an integrated human service system serving the counties of Western New York, provides for basic
needs, emergency services, counseling, advocacy, children's services, education and work readiness, family services,
housing and supportive services for all persons in need.
(716) 856-4494 ext. 3010 Intake POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Children with Special Needs, CAREGIVERS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, Caregivers outside Erie County & All persons in need |
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The Catholic Health System provides health care to Western New York residents through a network of hospitals, primary care centers, diagnostic and treatment centers, free standing surgery centers, long term care facilities, adult homes, home care agencies, counseling services. Among others, women's health, cancer, cardiology, and rehabilitation services are offered.
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A referral service with information on Caregiver (and all services) offered by local governmental and private non-profit organizations.
(716) 851-5555 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Children with special needs & CAREGIVERS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES |
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Dignity Memorial Funeral Providers / Dengler & Roberts
Dignity Memorial provides comprehensive funeral products for families and caregivers. (716) 873-7825 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers Outside Erie County & Caregivers in Ontario, Canada |
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Grocery Delivery Service was established in 1984 to provide the much needed service of grocery delivery to those who are unable to shop for themselves. In addition to groceries, we sell postage stamps and money orders. We offer delivery to homes, institutions, and prisons. A delivery fee is charged based on 15% of the total order with a specific minimum and maximum fee. Orders are taken via phone, fax or website.
(716) 894-7990 POPULATIONS SERVED: Seniors, the disabled, and those who are unable to do their own shopping for various reasons. We serve the needs of the Greater Buffalo Area, Erie County, and parts of Niagara County. |
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ElderWood Senior Care providers services to nine health care facilities, five assisted living residences, two patio homes communities and one independent senior apartment complex throughout Western New York.
Residents can progress seamlessly from independent living, to assisted living to skilled nursing. Our continuum of care means they receive exactly the level of attention they need. (716) 677-4242 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults |
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The mission of the Erie County Department of Health is to protect the public's health, to prevent disease and premature death through the promotion of healthy living and wellness, and to provide a safety net of services for those with limited access to health care. A health information resource room is open to the public, providing free information and literature on a wide variety of health related topics.
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Erie County Department of Senior Services is the planning and coordination agency for services for seniors in Erie County, offering a wide range of services, including nutrition, home care, day care, case management, adult protection, volunteer programs and many more. The Department has a Caregiver Resource Center which is a first stop for caregivers seeking answers to their caregiving questions and help in navigating the myriad of services and programs for seniors, age 60 and older, in Erie County.
(716) 858-8526 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregiver for Senior Adults |
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Provides information, at no cost, about long term care for people of all ages living in Erie County. Long term care refers to the variety of services used by people with disabilities to function in their daily lives, including medical and non-medical. It is important to understand the options in to make informed choices that will work well.
(716) 858-8582 or (800) 392-2705 POPULATIONS SERVED: Senior Adults, Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Children with Special Needs, Caregivers for Adults with Disabilities |
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The Erie County Office of Veterans Services is primarily concerned with making sure that the veteran and his/her dependents receive maximum benefits from the Veterans Administration and other agencies at all levels of government.
(716) 858-6363 |
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The Medical Society of the County of Erie is the professional association of physicians of Erie County created to promote and preserve the science and art of medicine in our community through advocacy for patients and physicians.
The Medical Society of the County of Erie pursues its mission by:
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Gilda’s Club Western New York provides a meeting place where men, women and children living with cancer and their family and friends can join together for social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care. Free of charge and nonprofit, the Gilda’s Club program includes support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social activities in a nonresidential, homelike environment. Gilda’s Club WNY serves the eight counties of Western New York. Gilda’s Club Western New York, 1140 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 332-5900 POPULATIONS SERVED: Cancer support for the whole family, the whole time. |
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GuildCare is an innovative Adult Day Health Care Program. People with health and vision problems receive health care, therapies, and nutritious meals, as well as take part in educational and recreational activities. Friendly, professional staff members assist our clients in living healthier, happier lives.
(716) 885-8041 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Adults with Disabilities, Caregivers for Adults with special needs. |
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Harvey Instruments, Inc. provides products and services for fall prevention, patient transfers, and mattresses for those with special needs, as well as additional items to aid professional caregivers and home health aides.
(716) 874-6694 or (800) 548-5398 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Children with Special Needs, Caregivers for Adults with Disabilities throughout New York State, Western PA & VT. |
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Hearts & Hands: Faith in Action links trained volunteers with elderly disabled and their caregivers to increase their socialization and enhance their ability to remain in their homes, connected to their community. Do not provide hands-on care. (716) 542-2226 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults & CAREGIVERS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES |
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The mission of Heart Wings Healing is the conscious awakening and transformation of individuals as well as agencies, businesses and organizations. Heart Wings Healing inspires and teaches simple, powerful tools to access one’s own inner wisdom in order to choose happiness, health, abundance, peace and harmony for one’s life. Caregiver support is provided through mentoring/life coaching, stress management including Laughter Therapy/Laughter Club, seminars/workshops and retreats.
(716) 983-7714 POPULATIONS SERVED: Family and Professional Caregivers, Seniors Adults in Adult Facilities (Laugther Clubs arranged through Wellness/Activities Dept.) Any adult ready to embrace in one or more areas of his/her life. |
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Home Instead Senior Care is a non-Medical provider of companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands and incidental transportation. Our screened, trained, bonded and insured Caregivers encourage and assist seniors in a variety of daily activities that improve their quality of life and help them maintain their independence.
(716) 630-0657 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults and Adults with Dementia. Services provided in their home, or in residential facilities in the Greater Buffalo area. |
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Hospice Buffalo serves individuals with serious illness, and their families and caregivers through a continuum of care spanning the course of illness and bereavement. Hospice Buffalo's specially-trained professionals, support staff and volunteers assist individuals to make choices about their care, support those who are grieving and educate the professionals and lay communities about end-of-life issues. Caregiver support groups, education on caregiving and respite services are available. Visit our Website (www.hospicebuffalo.com) by clicking on the logo to the left.
(716) 686-8000 Outside Erie County POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Children with Special Needs & Caregivers for Adult with Disabilities |
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Independent Health is committed to improving health in the community. Caregiver support is provided through community educational programs and case management services for Independent Health members.
(716) 631-8701 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Children with Special needs & Caregivers Outside Erie County |
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Interim Healthcare is a NYS Licensed Agency specializing in Home Care Nursing and Aide Services for all ages, Private Duty in facilities and Supplementary Staffing for Health Care Facilities. All employees are carefully screened, trained and supervised, criminal background checked, insured and bonded and covered by workers’ compensation. We handle all employment taxes, license checks and reporting.
We also offer a Personal Emergency Response System and a Medication Dispensing System. (716) 852-5900 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Adults and Children of all ages in Erie and Niagara Counties. |
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Jewish Family Service provides outpatient counseling and related services as needed to family members and others caring for senior adults living in Erie County.
(716) 883-1914 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults & CAREGIVERS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES |
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Among Kaleida's specialty areas are acute care, wellness programs, primary care centers, diagnostic services, rehabilitation and geriatric services such as adult day care, home care, and long term care services. Consumer Health Information is available, free of charge, by calling the Consumer Health Information Line (Number shown below) or on the web at: library.kaleidahealth.org. Geriatric Center of WNY-specializes in care of patients over the age of 70, with an emphasis on those dealing with complex medical issues and/or memory loss. Our office provides comprehensive care through a multi-disciplinary team of doctors that specialize in geriatric services as well as nurse practioners, nurses, and social work. Contact nat@buffalo.edu for further info or make an initial appointment, or call the Geriatric Center of WNY (Number shown below). (716) 859-2878 - Consumer Health Information Line (716) 887-4678 - Geriatric Center of WNY POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Children with Special Needs, Caregivers for adults with disabilities, Caregivers Outside Erie County & Caregivers in Ontario, Canada |
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LSED provides free civil legal services to individuals 60 or over, including
representation on custody, adoption and guardianship matters, involving relative children. LSED also helps relative
caregivers obtain public benefits, including cash assistance and health insurance, affordable housing and support/counseling
services.
(716) 853-3087 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Children |
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society provides comprehensive Patient Services programs which include free up to date information on blood cancers and their treatments by phone or on the Web, educational seminars for patients and families, Family Support groups, peer counseling and direct patient financial aid.
(716) 834-2578 - Extension 110 or (800) 784-2368 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for blood cancer patients of all ages. |
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The mission of Lincare is to set standards of excellence for providing respiratory care, infusion therapy and medical equipment to patients in the home. Our company’s success, which is characterized by responsiveness and clinical excellence, has been founded on the dedication of our professionals to quality care. Physicians, caregivers and patients trust Lincare to provide the quality care they expect and deserve.
(716) 648-3100 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, Caregivers for Adults, Caregivers outside Erie County and Caregivers around the United States. |
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The McGuire Group offers placement and respite at several locations in Western New York. The Group offers programs for the memory impaired as well as support and educational groups for caregivers.
(716) 826-2010 Option 3 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, CAREGIVERS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, Caregivers Outside Erie County |
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Meals on Wheels provides hot lunches and cold suppers to homebound elderly, offering respite to caregivers and daily contact from volunteers to clients.
(716) 822-2002 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults & CAREGIVERS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES |
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New York State Adult Day Services Association is a service coalition that represents providers of both social and medical day care programs in Western New York. Day Care offers respite to caregivers. Information on locations, types of programs and costs can be obtained by visiting our website.
(718) 499-7701 Extension 12 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, CAREGIVERS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES & Caregivers Outside Erie County |
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The goal of The Center for Health Management, a non-profit agency, is to improve the quality of life of older adults and their caregivers through education, training, and other collaborations that encourage referrals to existing community resources. For further information, please contact Tom DeLoughry, Executive Director (716) 909-9612 POPULATIONS SERVED: Well seniors, frail elders and their Caregivers, as well as the professionals and paraprofessionals that serve them in Erie and Niagara County. |
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Orchard Brooke is an Adult Home providing 24-hour supervision, assistance with personal care, medication management
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(716) 662-6753 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults |
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At Orchard Glen, our month-to-month rent, without buy in fees or long term leases, allows you the freedom to choose where you live today as well as in the future. All apartments are private and with your furnishings, you make them uniquely your own. The monthly rent includes three delicious meals daily in our elegantly appointed dining room. Housekeeping, Transportation, Satellite TV and much more are included. We welcome our residents who need some care to bring in caregivers to help them with their daily living.
(716) 662-5544 POPULATIONS SERVED: Seniors who are looking for independent living. |
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People, Inc. provides affordable housing to seniors 62+ based on HUD standards.
Rent is based on 30% of adjusted annual income with heat and water included.
(716) 634-8132 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults |
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Schofield Residence is a not-for-profit organization providing long term care services to elderly and disabled individuals as well as educational programs and respite for caregivers. Schofield operates a nursing facility, adult day health care program, Long Term Home Health Care Program and licensed home care agency.
(716) 874-1566 - Extension 316 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, CAREGIVERS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES & Caregivers Outside Erie County |
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Scintillae’s Eldercare services include “caregiver” and “care receiver” counseling and empowerment. The caregiver becomes more effective and the care-receiver receives the benefits! An enhanced environment leads to a healthier state of well-being.
(716) 741-4352 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults. |
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Simplified Living @ Home is a private homecare provider. Although we work with many situations, our specialty is in working with post-orthopedic recovery, Hospice, Dementia, MS, and Parkinson’s care at home. Our goal is to ease being at home for the client and their families.
(716) 435-3869 POPULATIONS SERVED: Seniors in need of home care services. |
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The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County is a not-for-profit organization that through gifts to its Community Care Fund invests in 200 community-wide programs and initiatives. Program areas funded through the United Way Community Care Fund include basic needs, healthy futures for children and families, support for elderly, and preventative services.
(716) 887-2626 |
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WNED serves Western New York and Southern Ontario with PBS classical music and NPR programing on TV, FM and AM radio.
(716) 845-7000 |
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WNYSeniorCare.org is an online senior care assessment tool that was developed by the Western New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
The goal of this project is to help families make educated decisions abut the care of their loved ones. (716) 831-1500 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults. |
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Western New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is a membership
organization consisting of over 70 not-for-profit senior care providers. Its members include nursing facilities, assisted
living, senior housing and community health service providers that include home health care, rehabilitation, dementia care,
respite and other special services for the elderly. The association provides a “Community Guide to Senior Care” for
caregivers wishing to learn more about long-term care services, and serves as a resource for individuals and community
groups.
(716) 874-1566 - Extension 316 POPULATIONS SERVED: Caregivers for Senior Adults, CAREGIVERS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES & Caregivers Outside Erie County |
