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

• Information about existing resources
• Assistance in securing services and training
• Nutrition Services
• Home-delivered Meals
• Transportation to and from medical appointments and shopping
• Counseling
• Respite care opportunities
• Support Group Directory and Info
• Homemaker and Home Health Aides
• Housing Assistance
• 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 

National Library of Medicine

The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging

National Alliance for Caregiving

Family Caregiving Alliance

New York State Nursing Home Profile