{"id":15,"date":"2021-11-24T17:39:52","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T17:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/aging\/caregiver\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:41:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:41:50","slug":"caregiver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/aging\/caregiver\/","title":{"rendered":"Caregiver Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image15_956a7e-ed .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image15_956a7e-ed\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/244\/2025\/08\/FamilyCaregiver.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-293\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_b9379d-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_b9379d-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_b9379d-bf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_b9379d-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_b9379d-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_b9379d-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15_b9379d-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_b9379d-bf\">Caregivers are people who voluntarily take care of older persons in our community. They may be a family member, a friend or a neighbor. Many caregivers work while also trying to care for their own family member.<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_da22b3-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_da22b3-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_da22b3-80\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_da22b3-80 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_da22b3-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_da22b3-80\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15_da22b3-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_da22b3-80\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_6d527b-ea, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_6d527b-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_6d527b-ea\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_6d527b-ea mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_6d527b-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_6d527b-ea\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15_6d527b-ea wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_6d527b-ea\"><strong>The Onondaga County Office for Aging\u2019s Caregiver Services Program<\/strong> provides information and resources that aim to help caregivers fulfill their roles while also sustaining their personal well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_c21fbd-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_c21fbd-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_c21fbd-76\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_c21fbd-76 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_c21fbd-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_c21fbd-76\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15_c21fbd-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_c21fbd-76\">Information and Assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_2b7b56-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_2b7b56-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_2b7b56-8a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_2b7b56-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_2b7b56-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_2b7b56-8a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15_2b7b56-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_2b7b56-8a\">Support is available over the phone. Caregivers can gain information, discuss and weigh options, and begin to develop a plan that best meets their needs. Please call 315-435-2362 Ext. 4693.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_4a7068-7a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_4a7068-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_4a7068-7a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_4a7068-7a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_4a7068-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_4a7068-7a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading15_4a7068-7a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_4a7068-7a\"><strong>Caregiver Services Offers:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_b8d264-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_b8d264-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_b8d264-26\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_b8d264-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_b8d264-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_b8d264-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15_b8d264-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_b8d264-26\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/aging\/caregivergroups\/\">Caregiver Discussion Groups &#8211; <\/a><\/strong>These regularly scheduled monthly meetings offer caregivers opportunities to share their stories and to give and receive the support needed to make changes in their caregiving patterns and approach.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_bc0179-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_bc0179-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_bc0179-6d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_bc0179-6d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_bc0179-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_bc0179-6d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15_bc0179-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_bc0179-6d\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/aging\/icare\/\">Institute for Caregivers (ICare)<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; We are pleased to offer classes to the community in a safe virtual setting. Many of our previously offered classes were filmed and are available for you to view. <a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/aging\/videos\/\"><strong>View the class videos<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_9cb9f7-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_9cb9f7-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_9cb9f7-cd\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_9cb9f7-cd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_9cb9f7-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_9cb9f7-cd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15_9cb9f7-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_9cb9f7-cd\"><strong>Community Presentations<\/strong> \u2013 Office for Aging staff can speak with groups about caregiving and aging issues, and provide information at health\/senior fairs and other community events. Please call 315-435-2362.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_e79965-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_e79965-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_e79965-96\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_e79965-96 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_e79965-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_e79965-96\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15_e79965-96 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_e79965-96\"><strong>Parkinson&#8217;s Initiatives<\/strong> &#8211; For years the Parkinson&#8217;s initiatives were a component of our Caregivers Services program. In 2019 they became a separate community entity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.empowerparkinson.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Empower Parkinson Inc.<\/strong><\/a> Please contact Patrick VanBeveren at 315-729-7178 for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_04a581-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_04a581-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_04a581-90\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_04a581-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_04a581-90\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_04a581-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_04a581-90\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_04a581-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_04a581-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_04a581-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading15_04a581-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_04a581-90\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_file-pdf kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M181.9 256.1c-5-16-4.9-46.9-2-46.9 8.4 0 7.6 36.9 2 46.9zm-1.7 47.2c-7.7 20.2-17.3 43.3-28.4 62.7 18.3-7 39-17.2 62.9-21.9-12.7-9.6-24.9-23.4-34.5-40.8zM86.1 428.1c0 .8 13.2-5.4 34.9-40.2-6.7 6.3-29.1 24.5-34.9 40.2zM248 160h136v328c0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V24C0 10.7 10.7 0 24 0h200v136c0 13.2 10.8 24 24 24zm-8 171.8c-20-12.2-33.3-29-42.7-53.8 4.5-18.5 11.6-46.6 6.2-64.2-4.7-29.4-42.4-26.5-47.8-6.8-5 18.3-.4 44.1 8.1 77-11.6 27.6-28.7 64.6-40.8 85.8-.1 0-.1.1-.2.1-27.1 13.9-73.6 44.5-54.5 68 5.6 6.9 16 10 21.5 10 17.9 0 35.7-18 61.1-61.8 25.8-8.5 54.1-19.1 79-23.2 21.7 11.8 47.1 19.5 64 19.5 29.2 0 31.2-32 19.7-43.4-13.9-13.6-54.3-9.7-73.6-7.2zM377 105L279 7c-4.5-4.5-10.6-7-17-7h-6v128h128v-6.1c0-6.3-2.5-12.4-7-16.9zm-74.1 255.3c4.1-2.7-2.5-11.9-42.8-9 37.1 15.8 42.8 9 42.8 9z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/244\/2025\/08\/EmpowerFlyer2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download an Empower Parkinson&#8217;s Flyer<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_71a1a8-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_71a1a8-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_71a1a8-f4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_71a1a8-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_71a1a8-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_71a1a8-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15_71a1a8-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_71a1a8-f4\"><strong>Caregiver Respite Services<\/strong> &#8211; We offer free short term respite opportunities so that unpaid caregivers can take a break from their responsibilities to take care of themselves. Working with local agencies, respite services can be provided for a loved one in one&#8217;s home or at an area social day program. Respite services are considered short and temporary.&nbsp; Funded services are not guaranteed beyond 12 months.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/aging\/caregiver-screening\/\">Click here to find out if you are eligible.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_a2947b-52, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_a2947b-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_a2947b-52\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_a2947b-52 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_a2947b-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_a2947b-52\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15_a2947b-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_a2947b-52\"><strong>Service Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social Adult Day Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-Home Aide Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumer Directed In-Home Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_623d18-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_623d18-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_623d18-fb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_623d18-fb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_623d18-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_623d18-fb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15_623d18-fb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_623d18-fb\">If needing respite services, caregivers can get started by calling the Office for Aging at 315-435-2362.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_f3ac60-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_f3ac60-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_f3ac60-97\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_f3ac60-97 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_f3ac60-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_f3ac60-97\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading15_f3ac60-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15_f3ac60-97\">Other Caregiver Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15_e977bf-d1, 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