Caregiver Resources

Helping Those Who Are Helping Others

The Caregiver Resource Center at Noyes Hospital provides caregiver support services in partnership with Livingston County Office for the Aging.

The program assists informal caregivers—spouses, adult children, other family members, friends, and neighbors—in their efforts to care for persons who need help with everyday tasks. This crucial assistance allows those with chronic illnesses, Alzheimer’s or dementia, to remain living in their own homes throughout our community.

Find Support and Resources for YOU and Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or Other Chronic Health Conditions

• Information, assistance, and referrals.
• Home Away From Home Respite Center provides a much-needed respite break for caregivers by offering companionship and activities for your loved ones with memory loss. Located at the Community Center, 11 Franklin Street, Geneseo, NY 14454.
• Home care options, including a local, private aid list available upon request.
• Information about respite scholarships, including the NYS Caregiving & Respite Coalition voucher, to help offset the cost of in-home care or short-term stays in a residential care setting.
• Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Groups
  Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems.
  
  Alzheimer’s Association^®support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for care partners to:
  • Develop a support system; Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions; Talk through concerns and ways of coping; Share feelings, needs and concerns; Learn about community resources.
  • Support Group Schedule:
    • 1st Monday of the month from 5–6 p.m.
      Dansville Library
      200 Main Street
      Dansville, NY 14437
    • 4th Thursday of the month from 1–2 p.m.
      Geneseo Interfaith Center
      11 Franklin Street
      Geneseo NY 14454
• Educational Programs: Classes held via Zoom and in person.
  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a managing stress workshop for caregivers.
  • Alzheimer’s Association and dementia education and resources available.
• Providers and Caregivers: Contact us if you would like to be added to our e-newsletter list to receive information about classes, support groups, education and caregiver resources. Or, if you need respite (supervision) for your loved one so you can attend a caregiver support group or classes. Call our Caregiver Coordinator at (585) 335-4358 or email noyes-caregiver@urmc.rochester.edu.