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 - Lotsa Helping Hands
An online tool for caregivers; assists in arranging for transportation, meals, etc. An intuitive interface- no training required.
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 Health Integration Planning Guide
This guide helps health care providers in New York begin or continue their integration journey with information and resources for success.
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.