Resources

For those in the elder community, or with loved ones who are elders, please explore the following resources, and be sure to share with us any additional resources that you believe would be of help to others.

AgeLoudly!!!!®

AgeLoudly!!!!® is a grassroots movement to change the way aging is perceived in America.

Website: https://www.ageloudly.com/
The Podcast: https://www.ageloudly.com/podcast-1

Alzheimer’s Association

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection and maximizing quality care and support.

Website: http://www.alzhudsonvalley.org/
24-Hour Hotline: 1 (800) 272-3900
Phone (Meg Boyce): 845.471.2655, Ext. 862
Cell (Meg Boyce): 914.839.0313
Email (Meg Boyce): mboyce@alz.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALZHudsonvalley
Twitter: https://twitter.com/endalz_hv/

Alzheimer’s Speaks

Alzheimer's Speaks

Alzheimer’s Speaks provides help and support for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia through a resource directory, videos, articles, podcasts, live training, webinars, and more.

Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com

Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging (Hunter College)

The Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging seeks to improve the lives of older adults, and to ensure that aging is framed not as a disease, but as another stage in the life course.

Website: https://brookdale.org/
Phone: (212) 396-7835

Center for Life’s Journeys

Center for Life's Journeys

Dr. Geri Abbatiello provides multimodal approaches to client needs by providing expert assessment and individual interventions. She is certified in Geriatrics (GNP) and skilled in areas of pain & symptom management along age and life continuum.

Website: https://www.centerforlifesjourneys.com/
Email: dr.geriabbatiello@gmail.com
Phone: (914) 299-0256

Center on Aging and Disability Policy (CADP) at Mount Saint Mary College

CADP promotes an interdisciplinary approach dedicated to excellence in research, scholarship, policy and practice in the field of gerontology, aging and disability studies and is a national resource for the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).

Website: https://www.msmc.edu/about/centers-institutes/the-center-on-aging-and-disability-policy/
Contact Larry Force

Dementia Action Alliance

The Dementia Action Alliance is a diverse coalition of passionate people creating a better society in which to live with dementia.

Website: https://daanow.org

Dementia Map Global Resource Directory

Dementia Map© is a guide to the resources needed by those diagnosed with a form of dementia, family members, and professionals providing care or services.

Website: https://www.dementiamap.com/

Hudson Valley Healing Center

Through human exploration, Hudson Valley Healing Center provides hope and healing for individuals and the community.

Website: https://www.hudsonvalleyhealingcenter.com/
Phone: (845) 849-0838

Jewish Family Services of Ulster County

JFS provides in-home social work services for older adults, of all faiths, in the community who could not otherwise access more traditional office-based mental health services.

Website: https://jfsulster.org/
Phone: (845) 338-2980
Email: JFS.Ulster@gmail.com

National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)

NAPSA is a national non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization whose goal is to provide Adult Protective Services (APS) programs a forum for sharing information, solving problems, and improving the quality of services for victims of elder and vulnerable adult mistreatment.

Website: https://www.napsa-now.org/
Phone: (202) 370-6292

New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)

NYSOFA’s home and community-based programs provide older adults with access to a well-planned, coordinated package of in-home and other supportive services designed to support and supplement informal care.

Website: https://aging.ny.gov/
Phone: (844) 697-6321
Email: NYSOFA@aging.ny.gov

New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)

OCFS serves New York’s public by promoting the safety, permanency and well-being of our children, families and communities. We will achieve results by setting and enforcing policies, building partnerships, and funding and providing quality services.

Website: https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/
Phone: (800) 342-3720

NY Connects

NY Connects is your trusted place to go for free, unbiased information and assistance. We can help you link to long term services and supports, such as home care, transportation and meals.

Website: https://www.nyconnects.ny.gov/
Phone: (800) 342-9871

Orange County Adult Protective Services

Orange County Adult Protective Services works to protect adults 18 or older from abuse, neglect, and hazardous situations.

Website: https://www.orangecountygov.com/752/Adult-Protective-Services
Phone: (845) 291-2800

Orange County Crisis Call Center

The Orange County Crisis Call Center connects people in need of support for mental illness, substance use, developmental disability, sexual assault, or who need information/referrals with trained professionals, 24/7.

Website: https://www.orangecountygov.com/1796/Crisis-Call-Center
Phone: 311 (within New York state)

Orange County Department of Social Services

The Orange County Department of Social Services provides various forms of financial assistance to families and individuals.

Website: https://www.orangecountygov.com/285/Department-of-Social-Services
Phone: (845) 291-2800

Orange County Executive

Website: https://www.orangecountygov.com/254/County-Executive
Phone (Steven M. Neuhaus): (845) 291-2700
Email: ceoffice@orangecountygov.com

Orange County Health Department

Website: https://www.orangecountygov.com/149/Health
Phone (Commissioner’s office): (845) 291-2330

Orange County Office for the Aging

The Office for the Aging is committed to meeting the special service needs of Orange County’s senior population, their families and friends who care for them. Orange County Office for the Aging offers services, either directly or through sub-contracts, designed to maintain the quality of life of those aged 60 and over.

Website: https://www.orangecountygov.com/151/Aging
Phone (AnnMarie Maglione): (845) 615-3700
Email: ofa@orangecountygov.com

Orange County Veteran’s Service Agency

Orange County Veteran's Service Agency

It is the duty of the Orange County Veterans Service Agency to inform and assist veterans and their families, and members of the military, in matters pertaining to the numerous VA benefits, rights, and privileges available to them.

Website: https://www.orangecountygov.com/624/Veterans-Service-Agency
Phone (Christian Farrell): (845) 291-2470

Sandy Altman, Esq. – Attorney and Eldercare Advocate

Sandy Altman, Esq. - Attorney and Eldercare Advocate

McAdam & Fallon, PC
Email: sanfordaltmanlaw@gmail.com
Phone: (845) 778-7588

Vet2Vet Peer Networking Program

Vet2Vet is led by veterans for all members and veterans of the Armed Forces. Free, confidential, and anonymous, it provides those who have served the opportunity to network with one another to discuss veteran-related challenges and solutions

Website: http://www.mhaorangeny.com/pg/vet2vethp.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vet-2-Vet-Orange-County-NY-1392122814341841/
Phone (Larry Neumann): (845) 342-2400 Ext. 1237