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Offers respite for caregivers who need a temporary break form taking care of a family member with mild to moderate cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer's. Provides stimulation and socialization through art, music, recreational therapy, reminiscing, trivia, chair yoga and exercise. Call for further information. Appointment required.

Provides periodic respite breaks for primary caregivers while disabled relative is cared for at Rising Treetops at Oakhurst. Disabled family member lives among peers and and has access to seasonal recreational activities including crafts, athletics, swimming, games and TV. Also offers overnight respite where registered families can reserve time in advance. Day respite is available to residents of Monmouth County.

Offers support groups for caregivers. Contact the Office for the Aging for a list of groups offered.

An innovative community program serving family caregivers by connecting them with a circle of help that includes trained volunteers who provide an array of respite services. Our well-trained volunteers provide family caregivers of older adults with the time to meet self-care needs, as well as other family obligations, at no cost. Caregiver support groups, online entertainment programs, and volunteer opportunities are available.

Provides respite for family members or friends who are caring for someone 55 years or older and a resident of Suffolk County.

Provides time off for caregivers. SCOFA offers some Respite through its Family Caregiver Support Program. Please call 631-853-8200 for more information. Respite can be provided in the home, at Adult Day Care or in an Adult Home or Nursing Home. Call the Office for the Aging for more detailed information.

Provides weekly respite care services designed to help families care for their children who have a serious emotional disturbance (SED) diagnosis and to foster an increase in the child's socialization skills.

Support and education available for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Education programs, support groups, respite care, outreach, in-home assessment and care consultations are available. This grant targets underserved communities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Bilingual services in Spanish are available.

Services including case management, information and referral, counseling, support groups, training and respite have been developed under Title III-E of the Older Americans Act. This program helps sustain family caregivers in their efforts to care for an older relative who has a chronic illness or disability. The Office for the Aging coordinates a variety of services. These services are designed to complement, not replace, family care. Priority is given to caregivers 60 years and older with the greatest social and economic need. Call the Office for the Aging for more detailed information.

Provides weekly respite care services designed to help families care for their children who have a serious emotional disturbance (SED) diagnosis and to foster an increase in the child's socialization skills.