When it comes to providing care for someone with memory loss, it's important to know you don't have to do everything yourself. But it can be difficult to know where to go to find help.
In Western New York, we are lucky to have the support of government funding and a network of agencies. The Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease WNY is part of this network and works to remain active in collaborating with organizations that assist persons with dementia/Alzheimer's disease and their care partners.
Alzheimer's Association of WNY
(716) 626-0600
24 Hour Help Line: (800) 272-3900
http://www.alz.org/wny
The Alzheimer's Association, WNY Chapter works to advance research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Contact your local county Office for the Aging.
Allegany County Office for the Aging
Phone: (585) 268-9390
https://www.alleganyco.com/departments/office-for-the-aging/
Cattaraugus County Department of Aging
Phone: (716) 373-8032
http://www.cattco.org/aging
Chautauqua County Office for the Aging
Phone: (716) 753-4471
http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/321/Office-for-the-Aging
Erie County Department of Senior Services
Phone: (716) 858-8526
http://www.erie.gov/depts/seniorservices/
Genesee County Office for the Aging
Phone: (585) 344-1611
http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.html
Niagara County Office for the Aging
Phone: (716) 438-4020
http://www.niagaracounty.com/aging/
Seneca Nation Area Office for the Aging
Phone: (716) 532-5777
https://sni.org/departments/area-office-for-the-aging
Wyoming County Office for Aging
Phone: (585) 786-8833
http://www.wyomingco.net/328/Office-for-the-Aging
Chautauqua Opportunities
Phone: (716) 366-3335
http://www.chautauquaopportunities.com
Through the Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Initiative, people with dementia and their caregivers are offered education programs, support groups, respite services ans more
The Pride Center
Phone: (716) 852-7743
http://www.pricecenterwny.org
Through the LGBTQ Memory Loss Caregiver Program, caregivers are offered assessment/referral services, home safety assessments, educational workshops and caregiver support groups.
