Onondaga County Aging Services

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Caregiver Services Program

Caregiver Services Caregivers are people who voluntarily take care of older persons in our community. They may be a family member, a friend or a neighbor. Many caregivers work while also trying to care for their own family member.

The Onondaga County Office for Aging’s Caregiver Services Program provides information and resources that aim to help caregivers fulfill their roles while also sustaining their personal well-being.

Information and Assistance - Support is available over the phone. Caregivers can gain
information, discuss and weigh options, and begin to develop a plan that best meets their needs. Please call 315-435-2362 Ext. 4693.

Caregiver Services Offers:

Caregiver Discussion Groups - These regularly scheduled monthly meetings offer caregivers opportunities to share their stories and to give and receive the support needed to make changes in their caregiving patterns and approach.

Institute for Caregivers (ICare) - We are pleased to offer classes to the community in a safe virtual setting. Many of our previously offered classes were filmed and are available for you to view. View the class videos.

Community Presentations – Office for Aging staff can speak with groups about caregiving and aging issues, and provide information at health/senior fairs and other community events. Please call 315-435-2362.

Parkinson's Initiatives - For years the Parkinson's initiatives were a component of our Caregivers Services program. In 2019 they became a separate community entity, Empower Parkinson Inc. Please contact Patrick VanBeveren at 315-729-7178 for more information.

Download an Empower Parkinson's Flyer

Caregiver Respite Services - We offer free short term respite opportunities so that unpaid caregivers can take a break from their responsibilities to take care of themselves. Working with local agencies, respite services can be provided for a loved one in one's home or at an area social day program. Respite services are considered short and temporary. Funded services are not guaranteed beyond 12 months. Click here to find out if you are eligible.

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