Where Can I Get Help?

Select a county from the map below, or from a list of counties in New York State to view Caregiver Support Programs and Centers of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease in that county.

New York State Map Albany County Allegany County Broome County Cattaragus County Cayuga County Chautauqua County Chemung County Chenango County Clinton County Columbia County Cortland County Delaware County Dutchess County Erie County Essex County Franklin County Fulton County Genesee County Greene County Hamilton County Herkimer County Jefferson County Lewis County Livingston County Madison County Monroe County Montgomery County Nassau County Niagara County Oneida County Onondaga County Ontario County Orange County Orleans County Oswego County Otsego County Putnam County Rensselaer County Rockland County Saratoga County Schenectady County Schoharie County Schuyler County Seneca County St. Lawrence County Steuben County Suffolk County Sullivan County Tioga County Tompkins County Ulster County Warren County Washington County Wayne County Westchester County Wyoming County Yates County Bronx County Kings County (Brooklyn) New York County (Manhattan) Queens County Richmond County (Staten Island) Richmond County (Staten Island) Bronx County New York County (Manhattan) Kings County (Brooklyn) Queens County

Centers of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease

Ten Centers of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease (CEADs) serve as the regional experts for the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD), provide the following services:

  • integrative, comprehensive and coordinated medical services for the diagnosis of ADRD;
  • management and treatment of patients with ADRD
  • support and referral of patients, their caregivers and family members to community-based support services
  • promote of the benefits of participation in research and referral to clinical trials;
  • support for primary care and specialty care physicians caring for people with ADRD
  • promote early detection and diagnosis by training of health care providers and students in health care professions on the diagnosis and treatment of ADRD;
  • strong working relationships with community-based organizations and care providers
  • promotion of public awareness about ADRD including the importance of wellness visits and cognitive screening

Centers of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease - June 2023 (PDF)

Find a Center Near You: Centers of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease Community Assistance Program

Seven NYS Alzheimer's Association Chapters provide the following services to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, their caregivers and family members, and members of the community:

  • a 24-hour helpline offering information and referrals
  • care planning and consultation
  • education and training for caregivers
  • support groups for people with ADRD, their caregivers and family members
  • community awareness
  • professional training

Alzheimer's Disease Community Assistance Program - June 2023 (PDF)

Find a Program Near You: Alzheimer's Disease Community Assistance Program

Alzheimer's Disease Regional Caregiver Support Initiative

Ten regional community-based organizations, in collaboration with strong community partners, provide the following support services to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to promote their mental and physical well-being:

  • caregiver assessments
  • outreach to and engagement with underserved communities
  • caregiver support and engagement activities, such as:
    • support groups;
    • caregiver education;
    • joint enrichment activities; and/or
    • caregiver wellness programs
  • respite*

* Respite services allow primary caregivers the opportunity to safely leave a person with ADRD for short or longer periods and can include overnight stays. Respite services are provided by volunteers or paid individuals. Respite services will be provided according to the level of patient function and caregiver need.

Regional Caregiver Support Initiative - July 2023 (PDF)

Find a Program Near You: Alzheimer's Disease Regional Caregiver Support Initiative