Geriatric Resources

Caregivers and Community Resources

• New York State Office for the Aging
  Providing support for Older New Yorkers.
• AARP
  Dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.
• Benefits Checkup
  Helps seniors with limited income and resources to find benefits programs that help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, rent, utilities, and other needs.
• Eldercare Locator   
  The first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community. A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging

Substance Use

• OASAS Older Adults
  Provides seniors, their families and friends, professionals and other caregivers with information about patient-centered services.

Elder Abuse

• Elder Abuse Resources
  Get help for yourself or a loved one.

Geriatric Technical Assistance

• Geriatric Technical Assistance Center
  GTAC helps organizations create strong partnerships to identify at-risk older adults in the community who are not already connected to the service delivery system.

Long-Term Care

• New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
  Help for residents of nursing homes. Call 1-855-582-6769 to reach your Ombudsman.
• New York Connects
  Provides county level, consumer-centered access points to information and assistance for all individuals in need of long-term care services.
• Department of Health Long Term Care Resources
  Complaint hotlines for adult homes, nursing homes and hospice.

Medicare and Prescription Drugs

• NYS Medicare Part D Information
  Learn more about the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program in New York State.
• Medicare Rights Center
  Works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults.

Suicide Prevention

• Suicide Prevention Center of New York State (SPCNY)
  SPCNY is the lead entity in suicide prevention in the State.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Veterans

• Family Caregivers of Vets
  List and descriptions of resources and supports for veterans and their caregivers.
• Military Personnel & Their Families
  OMH offers information and referral services for service members, their families, and veterans during deployment, reintegration, and post–deployment periods.

Comments or questions about the information on this page can be directed to Adult Services - Geriatrics Program.