NYS Caregiving and Respite Coalition

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NYS Caregiving and Respite Coalition Promoting the development of volunteer respite initiatives to improve the lives of family caregivers

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The New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition (NYSCRC) is a partnership of dedicated organizations and individuals committed to supporting the millions of informal caregivers throughout the state. The coalition and its members are passionate about helping connect caregivers with the information, training and support services critical to successfully caring for a loved one at home. NYSCRC members are committed to addressing the current and future needs of those engaged in family caregiving across the lifespan. Because statistics show that the number of traditional caregivers are decreasing in many parts of the state, a more innovative approach to supporting those who care for our most frail and vulnerable population is needed. With the help of the Lifespan Respite Grant, NYSCRC is working to develop a comprehensive, sustainable program with the goal of training hundreds of volunteer respite providers throughout the state. Greater availability to respite services will give caregivers more frequent breaks while helping them better manage the physical and emotional stresses that come with caring for an aging and/or disabled loved one. NYSCRC is committed to helping caregivers of all types across the age and disability spectrum. By supporting important initiatives like the volunteer respite program while sharing best practices from across New York, NYSCRC will take an active role in improving the lives of informal caregivers throughout their community, and the over four million family caregivers across the state.

10/15/2026
Are you running a volunteer respite program or do you have an interest in starting one? Now is your chance to hear from ...
10/06/2026

Are you running a volunteer respite program or do you have an interest in starting one? Now is your chance to hear from Daphne Johnston from the Respite for All Foundation about how to begin or enhance a [faith-based] respite program! Join our FREE webinar on Monday, October 12. Registration is required. https://www.nyscrc.org/events

Planning is so important!
09/30/2026

Planning is so important!

WEBINAR TOMORROW, OCT. 1 AT 2 P.M. ET

October is Long-Term Care Planning Awareness Month! We’re kicking it off with a free webinar created to help families start planning before they are forced to make decisions.

Long-Term Care Planning for Aging Parents: What Every Family Caregiver Should Know
Experts from Caregiver Action Network and CareScout will discuss:

💬 Starting conversations about future care
📍 Long-distance caregiving
🏠 Aging in place and in-home care
🏢 Independent living and assisted living
🧠 Memory care
📝 Creating a care plan before you need it

Register now: https://www.caregiveraction.org/longterm-care-planning

09/25/2026

When: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, and 10/286:00-7:30 PM Where: Hospicare, 11 Kennedy Parkway, Cortland NY 13045 or virtually (register for link) Cost: FREE To register, please use the button below or call (607) 272-0212.

Case managers, social workers, healthcare professionals, employers, students, policy makers and advocates: Here is your ...
08/17/2026

Case managers, social workers, healthcare professionals, employers, students, policy makers and advocates: Here is your chance to dive into the trials and tribulations of family caregiving! Learn more about The Caregiver Simulation happening on September 10 in Buffalo, NY. It's FREE but registration is required. https://www.nyscrc.org/events

New York State Office for the Aging Erie County Department for the Aging Niagara County OFA Office for the Aging Genesee County Office for the Aging Cattaraugus County Aging and Youth Services Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services

Do you know what services and supports NYS has to offer its family caregivers? Caregivers and professionals can find out...
08/05/2026

Do you know what services and supports NYS has to offer its family caregivers? Caregivers and professionals can find out during this upcoming webinar with Amber Goodrich from the New York State Office for the Aging! Register today: https://www.nyscrc.org/ny-connectes-linking-families

Family dynamics greatly affect the care of your loved one. Join our FREE webinar to explore the importance of early fami...
07/08/2026

Family dynamics greatly affect the care of your loved one. Join our FREE webinar to explore the importance of early family involvement, boundary setting, and effective strategies like mediation and conflict coaching for fostering unity and personal growth. Register here: https://www.nyscrc.org/difficult-conversations-of-eldercare

NYSCRC Team Member Colleen Salisbury can be found at the Aging Concerns Unite Us (ACUU) conference in Albany today and t...
06/23/2026

NYSCRC Team Member Colleen Salisbury can be found at the Aging Concerns Unite Us (ACUU) conference in Albany today and tomorrow. The conference serves as an essential venue for professionals in the aging services sector, offering an opportunity to delve into diverse subjects, such as groundbreaking initiatives, exemplary practices, and policies that foster vibrant living for New Yorkers as they age. Colleen and NYSCRC Director Sharon Cackett are on hand to answer any questions about the work we do to support family caregivers!

Caregiver Wellness & Respite Centers

Today at the Greater Mohawk Valley LIFEPlan CCO NY networking event in Utica, NYSCRC Director Sharon Cackett is building...
06/18/2026

Today at the Greater Mohawk Valley LIFEPlan CCO NY networking event in Utica, NYSCRC Director Sharon Cackett is building relationships and disseminating insights about our programs and services. Collaboration is vital to our mission!

Caregiver Wellness & Respite Centers

06/17/2026

Medicare’s Caregiver Training Services (CTS) reimburse certain providers for delivering structured training and education to family caregivers when those skills are necessary for the patient’s treatment plan. These codes represent a new avenue for caregiver support and are beginning to be implemented across healthcare systems. This session will examine how these efforts are emerging and what early adopters are learning.

Featuring national insights from organizations advancing awareness and advocacy around CTS codes, along with perspectives from healthcare providers integrating the CTS codes into practice, the webinar will offer a clear look at both the policy landscape and on the ground implementation. Participants will gain practical resources and strategies to strengthen caregiver engagement and embed caregiver support within existing care models.

Join Rush University Medical Center, AARP, and the National Alliance for Caregiving for this important discussion on advancing support for family caregivers and strengthen care delivery.

📅: June 24, 1-2PM ET
🔗: https://bit.ly/3RXRfKs

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1900 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY
14618

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+15852876393

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