Resources and Links

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AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program - available nationwide. To find the class nearest you, call 1-888-AARP-NOW (1-888-227-7669) and follow the prompts. It's a toll-free call.

Administration on Aging - www.aoa.gov - A directory of more than 2,000 web sites on Aging.

Aging & Vision - www.lighthouse.org

Aging and Chronic Disease - http://www.silverbook.org/

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - http://www.aahsa.org

The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging - a site for health in aging on eldercare at

home. http://www.healthinaging.org/

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. WNY Chapter website: www.alzwny.org

Alzheimer's Association (National) website: www.alz.org

Alzheimer's Association (local) website: www.alzwny.org

American Society on Aging - www.asaging.org

Assisted Living - www.assistedlivingforum.com

Baby Boomer Retirement - Will aging Baby Boomers extend their working
lives? How will a new balance of work and leisure change retirement in the future? For an article on The New Face of Retirement” visit: http://www.thesocietygroup.com/newface.html

Buffalo Wheelchair of WNY - http://www.buffalowheelchair.com

Caregiver Related Websites:

www.caregiver.org
www.nfcacares.org
www.caregiving.org

Caregiver Guide Available: The National Institute on Aging has put out the "Caregiver Guide - Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease." The guide is easy to read and provides tips and strategies to help caregivers care better for persons with Alzheimer's disease. Copies can be obtained by contacting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service - NIH Publication No. 01-4013, September 2001 or by calling the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-272-3900. Or view the guide online at http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/caregiverguide.htm.

Caregivers Resources:

Elder Care Locator - National - 1-800-677-1116

New York State Office for the Aging - 1-800-342-9871

Erie County Department of Senior Services - (716) 858-8526

Niagara County Office for the Aging - (716) 438-4020

Coordinated Care - (716) 858-2307

The Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) has brought together researchers from universities, technology companies, facility administrators and government representatives. The Center is focusing on the application of
technologies that will help identify potential solutions to the aging services challenge faced by the global community.

http://www.agingtech.org

Data Base on World Aging - AARP has launched a searchable online database,
"AgeSource Worldwide," including libraries, clearinghouses, directories, statistical
resources, bibliographies, and Web metasites dealing with aging. The database includes more than 200 information resources from 24 countries. For details, visit:
http://www.aarp.org/international/Articles/a2003-10-10-ia-perspectives.html.

Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) - a toll free number set up by the US Administration on Aging that helps give seniors access to the information they need to continue to lead healthy, independent lives - www.eldercare.gov

Erie County Caregiver Coalition- www.eriecountycaregiver.org

Erie County Department of Senior Services
The Erie County Department of Senior Services is an Area Agency on Aging with responsibility for planning and coordinating services for persons 60 years of age and older in Erie County. For more information visit http://www.erie.gov/depts/seniorservices/

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Geriatric Health Care Discussion Group (GERINET) - Created 1987 by Robert S. Stall, M.D., 578 subscribers as of August, 2001. To contact Dr. Stall, call (716) 636-7531, fax (716) 636-7532, or email drstall@buffalo.edu.

Dr. Stall's Home Page - Dedicated to Geriatrics & Hospice Care: http://wings.buffalo.edu/~drstall/

Stall Geriatric Systems - Consulting on the Care of Older Adults: www.stallgeriatrics.com

Guide to Nursing Home Facilities:

www.medicare.gov

www.health.state.ny.us
 

Guide To Senior Housing in New York State - www.wnyahsa.org - Website for consumers seeking information on senior housing. Please check listing for accuracy.

Health and Human Services: www.centralreferral.org

The Healthcare Executive Forum - www.hefwny.org

HIICAP Home Page: http://hiicap.state.ny.us

Home Health Care Information:

National Association for Home Care - www.nahc.org

Home Care Association of NYS - http://www.hcanys.org/

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Long Term Care & Housing:

Western New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - www.wnyahsa.org

New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - www.nyahsa.org

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - www.aahsa.org

Elder Care Locator - National - www.eldercare.gov - 1-800-677-1116

"Understanding Long-Term Care" - A special free offer!

Coordinated Care presents a free video and information package for individuals interested in understanding long-term care services. Today people are living longer and your clients may be having a difficult time with a chronic condition or illness. Our ability to care for the aging population is something that more and more families are dealing with every day. That's why Coordinated Care is pleased to offer the free video package to your staff for distribution to clients and their families.

For your free video package, please contact Coordinated Care at www.coordinatedcare.org or call 716-858-2309.

Management Help - www.managementhelp.org

Medicare Part D - www.medicare.gov

Medical Alarms / PERS - http://www.GoDoyle.com/s features.asp

National Adult Day Services Association- www.nadsa.org

National Alliance for Caregiving - www.caregiving.org

National Association for Home Care & Hospice - www.nahc.org

National Council on Aging - 202-479-1200

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization- 1-800-342-9871- www.nhpco.org

New York Association of Health Care Providers Inc. - www.nyshcp.org

New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - www.nyahsa.org

New York State Coalition on Aging (NYSCA) - provides strong advocacy, professional development, leadership skills and educatin for individuals and organizations serving older adults throughout New York State. NYSCA is dedicated to s trengthening and expanding community-based services. For more information visit www.coalitionforaging.org

New York State Department of Health - www.health.state.ny.us - Working together and committed to excellence, the NYSDOH protects and promotes the health of New Yorkers through prevention, science and the assurance of quality health care delivery.

New York State Office of the Aging - www.aging.state.ny.us

New York Statewide Senior Action Council - www.nysenior.org. New York Statewide Senior Action Council is a grassroots membership organization made up of individual people over 50 and senior citizen clubs from all parts of NY state. The members advocate for their interests and needs regarding services, programs and policies effecting older persons.

Niagara Health Quality Coalition - www.myhealthfinder.com

Nursing Home Information:

www.wnyahsa.org
www.aahsa.org
www.nyahsa.org
www.healthgrades.com

How Good Are Your State's Nursing Homes?

To find out, check the listing prepared by Consumer's Union. Beginning in 2000, the Center for
Consumer Health Choices published an annual Nursing Home Watch List, which identifies those nursing homes in each state whose inspection reports Consumers Union judged to raise concerns about the quality of resident care. The listing has been updated for the current year and is available at:

http://www.consumersunion.org/pdf/nursing-603.pdf

Older Driver Family Assistance Help Network - caregivers concerned about an older driver can call one number - 716-858-8526 to receive information on how to determine whether an aging loved one is at-risk of crashing and how to help them drive safely or leave the wheel. Information is also available at www.erie.gov/driving

Ombudsman Program - www.ombudsman.state.ny.us.

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Parkinson's Wellness Group of WNY, Inc.

Buffalo Chapter of the National Parkinson's Foundation

c/o the Comprehensive Movement Disorders Center

Buffalo General Hospital - 100 High Street - Buffalo, NY 14203

Attn: Pat Weigel, RN

Phone: 716-859-7565

PWG Hotline: 716-684-0650

www.Parkinsonswny.org

Resource Center Library Online - NYS Coalition for the Aging (NYSCA's) extensive Resource Center Lending Library is now online. There are many books, videos and other resources on a variety of topics devoted to aging. Check out http://www.coalitionforaging.org/resources.htm for an alphabetical list of resources that can be borrowed.

Senior Care Information:

Alzheimer's Association of WNY - www.alzwny.org (716-626-0600)

Coordinated Care - www.coordinatedcare.org - (716-858-2307)

Erie County Caregiver Coalition - www.eriecountycaregiver.org

National Alliance for Caregiving - www.caregiving.org

Hospice Care - www.nhpco.org

National Hospice Hotline - 1-800-658-8898

NYS Office for the Aging (links to county offices of the aging) - www.aging.state.ny.us -

1-800-342-9871

Senior Sanctuary: An Assisted Living Directory - www.seniorsanctuary.com

State Office of the Aging: www.aging.state.ny.us/nysofa

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U-Z

United States Administration on Aging - www.aoa.gov

United States Senate Special Committee on Aging - http://aging.senate.gov

Western New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (WNYAHSA)- www.wnyahsa.org

www.WNYSeniorCare.org

Western New York Health Care Proxy Coalition- http://www.ihaveone.org/pages/574652/index.htm

University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions

Veterans:
www.va.gov

www.veterans.state.ny.us

VolunteerMatch - www.volunteermatch.org - VolunteerMatch is the nonprofit Internet service dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer. Offering the largest online database of volunteer opportunities. VolunteerMatch has already made nearly 600,000 connections between volunteers and 18,000+ nonprofit members nationwide. If your organization needs talented, enthusiastic volunteers, join VolunteerMatch today!

To Register: http://www.volunteermatch.org/post/register.jsp

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS:

Life Transitions Center, Inc. Support Groups - for current grief and bereavement listings go to www.lifetransitionscenter.com

SPECIALIZED SUPPORT GROUPS:

Cancer Wellness Center Cancer Coaches - The Cancer Wellness Center offers volunteer cancer survivors to help you deal with the circumstances you are facing. The cancer coach can help newly diagnosed patients face their situation with knowledge, strength and courage. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a worrisome time but who can better help you than someone who has walked in your shoes. For more information please call 873-0905.

Caregiver Support Group (893-3000 ext. 102) - Peregrine's Landing Senior Community and the Alzheimer's Association of WNY hold a support group for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and other related dementias. The group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. at Peregrine's Landing, 575 Cayuga Creek Rd., Cheektowaga. There is no fee to attend the group.

Early Stage Groups - 716-656-8448 or 1-800-273-6737. For more information, contact Marsha O'Hara, Alzheimer's Association Family Services Coordinator.

Men's Support Group - 716-937-7522. For more information, contact Don Sabo, group facilitator.

Alzheimer's Family Caregiver's Support Group (626-0600) - 1-800-273-6737. Contact Alzheimer's Assoc. of WNY, 1284 French Rd., Depew, NY. Alzheimer's support groups are active in all 8 counties of WNY for families who are caregivers to someone with either dimentia, Alzheimer's or a related disorder. For more informtion on meeting times, places and dates, please contact Marsha O'Harra, Family Services Coordinator at 656-8448. Alzheimer's support groups are free, provide mutual support, give information and help you learn more about caregiving.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUPS BY COUNTY THAT MEET MONTHLY: There are frequent changes to the Family Caregiver Support Group Schedule. Please contact one of the facilitators listed or the Assocition Office at 626-0600 or 1-800-273-6737, to confirm times, places and dates of meetings and availability of respire cae.

(Allegany-Belmont -585-268-9390) - United Church, Park Circle, 3rd Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Contact Lindy Scott.

(Cattaraugus-Olean - 716-372-4466) - - Eden Heights Partners in Caring, 161 S. 25th St., last Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact David Johnson.

(Chautauqua-Dunkirk - 716-366-3335) - St. John's Church of Christ Day Care, 733 Central Avenue, 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Contact Karen Szalkowski.

(Chautauqua-Jamestown - 716-483-2876) - Tanglewood Manor Memory Garden, 560 Fairmount, 2nd Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Contact Jan Morris.

(Dunkirk/Fredonia - 716-483-2876) - Begins January 2005. For location and time informtion, call Jan Morris at 716-483-2876.

(Erie-Amherst - 716-835-2543) - ElderWood Health Care at Wedgewood, 4459 Bailey Avenue, 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Contact Sarah Hayes.

(Erie-Buffalo - 716-887-8273) - A Rose is Still A Rose Kaleida Health Deaconess Center, 1001 Humboldt Pkwy., 2nd Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Contact Linda Capers-Wheeler.

(Erie-Buffalo - 716-881-0565) - Mary Agnes Manor, 307 Porter Avenue, 3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Contact Margaret Baker.

(Erie-Buffalo - 716-689-6689) - Central Presbyterian Church Archives Room, 15 Jewett Parkway, 3rd Wdnesday at 7:00 p.m. Contact Judy Moskal.

(Erie-Cheektowaga/Depew - 716-668-8000) - Lord of Life ADHC 1025 Borden Road, 3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. (orientation at 6:30 p.m.) Contact Angeline Pellien or Nancy Gregorio.

(Erie-Cheektowaga - 716-893-3000) - Peregrine's Landing, 575 Cayuga Creek Rd., 2nd Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Contact Kashia Baldelli.

(Erie-Clarence - 716-832-2581) - Clarence Senior Center, 4600 Thompson Rd., 4th Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Contact Joan Meyer.

(Erie-Clarence - 759-6985 ext. 345) - Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 10570 Bergtold Rd., 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and 3rd Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Contact Barbara Arnone.

(Erie-East Aurura - 716-652-9457) - Aurora Adult Day Services, 101 King St., Suite B, 2nd Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Contact Lucille Koeller.

(Erie-Getzville - 716-504-1000) - Beechwood Residence, 2235 Millersport Hwy., 3rd Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Contact Susan Morais and Sarah LaBarbera.

(Erie-Getzville - 716-639-3311, ext. 2250) - Weinberg Campus, 2700 N. Forest Rd., 3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Contact Nancy Ott.

Erie-Hamburg - 716-632-3700) - Autumn View Halth Care Faclity, S-4640 Southwestern Blvd., 3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Contact Carolyn Benninger.

(Erie-Kenmore - 716-873-2933) - St. John the Baptist Outreach, 1085 Englewood Ave., 3rd Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Contact Sr. Carol Schwartz.

(Erie-Kenmore - 716-874-3200) - Alterra Wynwood of Kenmore, 2971 Delaware Ave., 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Contact Sharon Frank.

(Erie-Lancaster - 716-684-3000) - GreenField Health & Rehabilitation Center, 5949 Broadway, last Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Contact Sarah Pietrowski.

(Erie-Orchard Park - 716-662-0651) - Orchard Heights, 5200 Chestnut Ridge Rd., 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Contact Lisa Miller.

(Erie-Orchard Park - 716-856-4494, ext. 3006) - Orchard Park Municipal Bldg., S-4295 S. Buffalo St., 3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m. Contact Sr. Mary Anne Weldon.

(Erie-Williamsville - 716-632-3700) - Amberleigh Retirement Community, 2330 Maple Rd., 2nd Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Contact Carolyn Benninger.

(Erie-Williamsville - 716-632-3700) - Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Dr., 2nd Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Contact Carolyn Benninger.

(Genesee-Batavia - 585-344-6584) - Genesee County Nursing Home Community Room, 2nd Wednesday, 7:008:00 p.m. Contact Pat Nowicki or Betsy Wilder.

(Niagara-Newfane - 716-778-8815) - St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Wilson-Burt & West Creek Rd., 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Contact Betty Walch.

(Niagara-Niagara Falls - 716-278-4578) - Schoelkopf Health Center, 621 Tenth St., 3rd Thursday at 3:00 p.m. Contact Lynn Kowalski.

(Niagara-North Tonawanda - 716-694-7662) - DeGraff Adult Day Care, 82 Mead St., (next to plaza), 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Contact Marlene Marciniak.

(Niagara-North Tonawanda -716-694-7700) - Northgate Health Care Facility, 7264 Nash Rd., 1st Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Contact Debbie Haenggi.

(Wyoming-Silver Springs/Warsaw - 1-800-273-6737) - Wyoming Co. Office for the Aging, 5362 Mungers Mills Rd. Last Thursday at 2:00-3:30 p.m. Contact Mike Dollard.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group Forming Peregrine's Landing Senior Community, located at 575 Cayuga Creek Rd., Cheektowaga, NY is forming a new caregiver's support group for caregiver's of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York. The support group will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 4:30 in the afternoon. The next meeting will be held on March 8, 2005. Peregrine's Landing's secured memory care unit offers caregivers the ability to bring their loved one to the support group if it is convenient. The support group will meet at Peregrine's Landing Senior Community, located at 575 Cayuga Creek Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Please call today to confirm your attendance at (716)893-3000 ext 102. The support group is free and open to the public.

Peregrine's Landing Senior Community
575 Cayuga Creek Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 893-3000
fax (716) 893-3103
info@PeregrinesLanding.com

Support Groups

Support Groups are located in the 8 WNY counties: Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua. They are FREE, provide mutual support, give practical information, help you learn about caregiving and inform you about community resources. Call 626-0600 or 800-272-3900 for schedule times or visit our Support Groups By County web page.

Featured Support Groups:

Teens Support Group
Harris Hill Nursing Facility
2699 Wehrle Dr.
3rd Wednesday, 5:30pm
Laura Pasquarella, 716-632-3700

Belmont (Allegany County)
United Church
Park Circle
3rd Tuesday, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Mary Gardner-Ruch or Lisa Brulotte, 585-268-9390

Batavia (Genesee County)
Genesee County Nursing Home, Community Room
3rd Wednesday, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Peggy Young or Sandy Funke, 585-343-1611

Medina (Orleans County)
Lakewood Village Community Room
500 Maple Ridge Road
3rd Tuesday, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Tammy Zicari, 585-589-3192

Silver Springs/Warsaw (Wyoming County)
Wyoming County Office of the Aging
8 Perry Ave. (behind DMV)
Last Thursday, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Mike Dollard, 800-272-3900 or Office of the Aging 585-786-8833

Alzheimer's Support Groups: Contact Amie Auten at ElderWood Senior Care at 633-3900, ext. 34 for meeting times and locations.

Amherst Adult Day Services Caregiver Group (689-1403). Contact Sandra Nowak (689-1403). Meets second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., 370 John James Aud. Pkwy. (Amherst Adult Day Services entrance), Amherst, NY.

Caregiver's Derby (947-5025 or -1888-947-3888). Call Angel Schoenhardt for meeting times and locations.

Caregiver's Amherst Group (636-3050). Contact: Deborah Zimmerman. Meets third Wednesday of month, 1:15 p.m., Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St., Amherst, NY.

Caregiver's Support (285-6984). Contact Terry Goldberg, Family & Children's Services of Niagara for various meeting times and locations.

Catholic Charities Caregiver's Support Groups (856-4494, Ext. 3010) - Contact Adrian Slocum for times and locations.

Chautauqua Co. OFA Caregiver's Group (753-4479). Contact Heidi Harding for various meeting times and locations.

Family Caregiver's Group (646-0665). Contact John Farrell. Meets second Monday of month, 7-8:30 p.m., Town of Hamburg Adult Day Care, 353 Pleasant Avenue, Hamburg, NY.

General Grief Group (836-6460) - Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Life Transitions Center, 3580 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY.

High Blood Pressure Risk Reduction Program - sponsored by the Erie County Department of Health. Call 858-8965 for times, dates, and locations of free blood pressure readings.

Look Good - Feel Better Program - Call the American Cancer Society at 689-6981 for times, dates and locations.

Lord of Life Alzheimer's Caregiver Group (668-8000). Contact Angeline Pellien or Nancy Gregorio. Meets third Thursday of every month at 7-9:00 p.m., 1025 Borden Road, Depew, NY.

Mended Hearts (691-3730 or 655-4795) - Contact Jeanette Steves or Betty Wade. This organization deals with people and their families who have had heart surgery or heart related problems. Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Men's and Women's Issues (636-3050). Contact: Lynette Walker or Deborah Zimmerman. Meets second Thursday of month, 1:00 p.m., Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY.

Niagara Hospice Bereavement Group (439-4417). Call for various meeting times and locations.

Outreach Services at Niagara Hospice (280-0777): Various bereavement meeting topics, dates and locations. Pre-registration is necessary by calling 280-0777. More information can be found at www.niagarahospice.org.

Parkinson's Wellness Group (859-7565 or 859-7523). Contact Pat Weigel. Meets third Wednesday of month, 6:30-8:00 p.m., McKinley Mall, Community Room.

Sharing and Caring (a discussion group to help people care for their loved ones - 630-1000) - Meets weekly on Monday from 10-11:00 a.m. at the Buffalo Medical Group Oncology Library, 295 Essjay Road, Williamsville, NY.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group (836-6460) - the group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Life Transitions Center, 3580 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY.

Visually Challenged (636-3055, ext. 130) - contact Deborah Zimmerman. Meets twice a month on Tuesday mornings at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 Audubon Parkway in Amherst and facilited by Eli Ellis from the Elizabeth Olmsted Center for the Visually Challenged.

Widowed Persons Support Group (836-6460) - this group meets for limited weekly sessions in the fall and spring at Life Transitions Center, 3580 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga. Group tims may vary. Cost is $70.

Young Widowed Persons Group (836-6460) - participants must be 50 years of age or younger, or have children under the age of 18 years. The group meets for 8 consecutive weeks from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Life Transitions Center, 3580 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY.

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