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Alzheimer's & Dementia Services List
ALZHEIMER’S and DEMENTIA SERVICES
The National Alzheimer’s Association reports that 1 in 10 persons over
65, and nearly half of those over 85, are affected. In Cayuga County,
it is currently estimated that there are approximately 1,800
individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. The incidence of disease in
Cayuga County will increase not only due to increase in the numbers of
older people, but also because more people are living into their 90’s
and 100’s. By 2015, there will be 2,325 individuals with Alzheimer’s
disease needing care and support from their caregivers in Cayuga
County. The following agencies offer help to families in Cayuga
County:
Information and Support Services:
Alzheimer’s Association of CNY (800) 272-3900
Telephone helpline, caregiver support, and community education
provided. To find out more about Alzheimer's disease and help available
for families, contact the Association or see listing in directory.
Alzheimer’s Community Service Program (315) 253-1104
Provides counseling, support and educational services to people
with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, and to their families.
Training programs offered to families, caregivers and professionals on
proper care of the disease. Contact: Corinne Ryan.
CNY Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center (ADAC) (877) 464-5540
Located at University Hospital in Syracuse, the center’s
geriatricians and staff provide diagnosis and case management for
persons with dementia, as well as educational activities, conferences,
seminars, lectures and workshops for caregivers.
Caregiver Support Program (315) 253-1104
Provides support, counseling, home visits, and referral services
to help caregivers through the caregiving experience. Maintains a
lending library of information on Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving,
offers a Caregiver Respite Program, and sponsors workshops for
caregivers including Caring for Aging Parents Network: Roadmap for the
Journey which meets at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Contact Corinne Ryan.
National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s, Disease Education and
Referral Center (800) 438-4380
Provides information about Alzheimer’s disease, including
information on research, treatment and support.
Website: www.alzheimers.org.
Support Groups
Auburn: Alzheimer’s Support group for caregivers meets the first
Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm at Mercy Health & Rehabilitation Center,
3 St. Anthony St., Auburn. Contact: Judy Greco; (315) 253-0351
Countywide: Time-limited support groups offered throughout the
year in various county locations. Contact Corinne Ryan; (315) 253-1104
Respite Services:
Alzheimer’s Respite Program (315) 255-2286, ext 412
Provides up to $500 in financial assistance per year to help pay
for any combination of respite care services. The care may be provided
by friends, neighbors, family members, professionals, day care, or
temporary residential placement. Contact Terri DeJohn at Seneca-Cayuga
ARC.
Caregiver Respite Program (315) 253-1104
Offers help with funding respite services. Targets low-income
families where the care-recipient is age 60 or older. Contact Corinne
Ryan.
Day Programs:
Gordon Eadie Activity Center Day Program (315) 253-6519
Offers respite for family members while providing a safe,
supportive environment for persons with memory loss and confusion.
Participants enjoy social and activity programs, snacks, and a
nutritious luncheon meal. Located at the Church of the Nazarene on
Route 20 in Auburn. Tuesdays from 9:00am - 3:45pm. Cost is $34.00 for
a full day and scholarship help is available based on family income.
The program is operated by Seneca-Cayuga ARC. Call (315) 253-6519 on
Tuesdays or (315) 255-2286, ext.407 on other days of the week.
Mercy Health & Rehab Center Day Program (315) 253-0351
Offers a medical model day program Monday - Saturday from 8:00am
– 4:00pm. Contact Judy Greco for information about private pay
possibilities.
Safety Services:
SAFE RETURN Program (315) 253-1104
A nationwide system designed to locate, identify, and safely
return individuals with dementia who wander and become lost. There is
a one-time fee to help offset the costs of registration and
identification products. For more information, call the Caregiver
Support Program.
Residential Care:
Mercy Health & Rehab Center (315) 253-0351
Long-term nursing care provided in the Alzheimer’s/Dementia Unit.
North Brook Heights Assisted Living Center (315) 253-2755
Assisted living care provided for Alzheimer’s patients.
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