95 Franklin Street
Room 1303 Buffalo, NY 14202
www2.erie.gov/seniorservices/
Main Phone
716-858-8526
Fax
716-858-6468
Primary Services
Caregiver Consultation and Support, Caregiver Counseling
Description
Provides assistance for adults caring for aging parents or loved ones. Offers a wide variety of information and programs for caregivers, including:
- An assortment of free printed materials covering the gamut of challenges faced by caregivers
- Assorted handouts on helping someone who has dementia
- Tips on taking care of the Caregiver
- Tips on working with difficult behaviors
- Email communication to quickly facilitate obtaining local information such as lists of residential facilities, Home Care Options, Benefits Checklists, etc; (email caregiver@erie.gov)
- Referral to a professional counselor to offer support counseling in caregiving situations
- Referral to legal services for seniors seeking information regarding family and financial legal matters
- Presentations on caregiving and related topics, such as dementia or reducing caregiver stress
- An assortment of free printed materials covering the gamut of challenges faced by caregivers
- Assorted handouts on helping someone who has dementia
- Tips on taking care of the Caregiver
- Tips on working with difficult behaviors
- Email communication to quickly facilitate obtaining local information such as lists of residential facilities, Home Care Options, Benefits Checklists, etc; (email caregiver@erie.gov)
- Referral to a professional counselor to offer support counseling in caregiving situations
- Referral to legal services for seniors seeking information regarding family and financial legal matters
- Presentations on caregiving and related topics, such as dementia or reducing caregiver stress
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Eligibility
Open to caregivers.
Service Area: Erie County.
Service Area: Erie County.
Intake Process
Call NY Connects at 716-858-8526.
Program Fees
Generally none. Some case managed services may have a cost share.
Languages
Language line available. Provisions can be made for the hearing impaired.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Date of Official Change
Aug 11, 2020
Contacts
Mary Jo Wasch (Primary)
Assistant Long Term Care Coordinator
caregiver@erie.gov
716-858-8526