City of Yonkers, NY
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In Yonkers and throughout America the number of family caregivers is growing. The day-to-day responsibilities of caring for an older person can be stressful and time consuming. New legislation addresses the growing need to provide services to assist caregivers. The federal government recognizes the fact that caregivers need help and we are here to offer that help.
Caregiver Services
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Information about existing resources
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Assistance in securing services and training
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Nutrition Services
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Home-delivered Meals
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Transportation to and from medical appointments and shopping
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Counseling
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Respite care opportunities
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Support Group Directory and Info
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Homemaker and Home Health Aides
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Housing Assistance
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Companionship Services
Additional Caregiver Resources
Alzheimer’s Association
1-800-272-3900
American Heart Association
(914) 694-6464
American Red Cross
(914) 946-6500
National Family Caregivers Assoc.
(800) 896-3650
National Family Caregiver Support Program
NYS Office for Aging Senior Citizen’s Hot Line
(800) 342-9871
Visiting Nurse Association of America
(800) 426-2547
Westchester County Department for Senior Programs and Services
(914) 813-6400
Mental Health Services Locator – New York
(800) 789-2647
The U.S. Administration on Aging
(202) 619-0724
The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging