Suffolk County Respite Care Program


The Suffolk County Respite Care Program provides assistance to caregivers of frail/elderly loved ones, allowing them to take some much-needed, affordable “time off.” In-home companionship and supervision are provided by trained, compassionate workers, allowing caregivers to attend to their own personal needs. Respite workers receive special training in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases

What the program offers:
  • Services are available across Suffolk County
  • Respite care helps to prevent caregiver burnout
  • Information and referral services are available
  • Affordable sliding-scale fee
  • Offers a social and secure setting for the family member
  • Provides a cost-effective alternative to nursing home placement

For further Information please call:
Suffolk County Respite Care Program 631-321-8229 ex 1229
 

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The Foster Greandparent Program recently commemorated back to school by distributing back packs and school supplies to children at Park Avenue School in Amityville.

Pictured from left to right: Ruth DelCol, Director of Development, Federation of Organizations; Foster Grandparent volunteer Betty Hertzog; Students Bryana and Amaya Green; Principal Scott Bullis; Student Randy Almonte; Legislator DuWayne Gregory; Foster Grandparent volunteer Catherine Walker



Senator Lee Zeldin is presented with the Achievement Award for his extraordinary accomplishments

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