BE A RESIDENT ADVOCATE VOLUNTEER

Certified Ombudsman Volunteers are needed in Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington counties. A Long Term Care Certified Ombudsman is dedicated, trained, and committed to improving the quality of care for residents in New York State long term care facilities. Ombudsmen give a voice to a vulnerable population by helping them to understand and exercise their rights to quality of care and quality of life.

Training for new Volunteer Ombudsmen is now available. For more information, contact Pat Finlayson at (518) 372-5667 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Teresian House Community Outreach Respite Program

Are you feeling stressed from day-in, day-out round-the-clock care of supervision of an elderly relative? Are you unable to take a weekend away or a short vacation for lack of trustworthy alternate care arrangements? Thanks to generous funding through the Troy Savings Bank Foundation, Teresian House is offering a program to give assistance to those in need of temporary respite care that are either unable to afford the daily rate and are currently not enrolled in Medicaid.

For more information please call 518-456-2000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services

Catholic Charities began in Schenectady County more than 75 years ago. While the specific programs and services have changed, the commitment has not. Catholic Charities remains committed to offering people in need-our brothers and sisters-a respectful helping hand, a kind and caring word, and hope for tomorrow.

Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services (CCSCSS) provides a range of programs and services to support quality of life for seniors – Caregiver Support Services, Dayhaven Social Adult Day Services, Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Meal on Wheels, Senior Dining Centers - Friendship Cafés, Transportation Services (Medical, Congregate, and Dayhaven), and Community Nutrition.

Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services appreciates the generosity of donations. Your gift makes a difference to the senior community throughout the year.