The Capital Region Caregiver Coalition (CRCC)
The Capital Region Caregiver Coalition is an informal group of professionals dedicated to educating caregivers about the resources available to them in New York's Capital Region.
See their website for upcoming events and current newsletter 
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Albany County Judy L. Coyne |
CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAMSCaregiver support programs assist informal caregivers—spouses, adult children, other family members, friends and neighbors in their efforts to care for older persons who need help with everyday tasks. The programs include services to assist the caregiver in their efforts through information and referral, counseling, training, support groups and short term respite to relieve the caregiver through in-home care or social or medical day care or overnight care in a facility. Click here to view or to print a listing of caregiver resources in Albany County [PDF*] To find programs and services in the guide supported by funding from Albany County Department for Aging, New York State Office for Aging and the Administration on Aging, look for the |
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KINSHIP CAREGIVER SERVICES
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OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES for CAREGIVERS
You may also find the following websites useful…
Long Term Care
- For an overview of long term care and for a copy of "Own Your Future Planning Kit" see The National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care website: www.longtermcare.gov
- AARP has prepared a document with a lot of useful information: Prepare to Care, A Planning Guide for Families [PDF*]
Senior Housing, Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes
- NYS Office for Aging Searchable Guide
- "Housing Options for Senior Adults" Guide for the Capital District [PDF*]
Medicaid Info
Caregiving Info
- The Family Caregiver Alliance: National Center on Caregiving
- National Family Caregivers Association
NFCA offers a library of information and educational materials ranging from national educational campaigns to Tips and Tools for family caregivers, information on agencies and organizations which provide caregiver support, to communicating effectively workshops.
