Duanesburg Elementary Students Share Cards with Seniors

The students of the Duanesburg Central School District want the many older adults who have been shuttered in their homes throughout the pandemic to know that someone is thinking of them. The school district has partnered with Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services to put cheerful cards and student-written letters in their hands. Duanesburg elementary students made more than 100 cards to be shared with older adults in the greater community through the Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meal Programs. The Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School’s National Honor Society is preparing a pen pal program that may connect as many as 60 older adults to students starting in April. Students hope that their cards and letters will bring joy to the older adults in their community and bring a greater connection across generations. "It is important for our school to be there for our older community members, just as they support us," Superintendent of Schools James Niedermeier said. "Showing our gratitude in this way is a simple way to tell them that we care about what they are going through during this very difficult time."

Matter of Balance Workshop Starting May 3rd!

Join us for A Matter of Balance, a FUN and interactive program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels for individuals 60 & over.  This Free 4-week program begins May 3rd with registration required. This program will be held at the Guilderland Senior Center in Altamont.  For more program information and registration details, click here.

VIRTUAL Caregiver Education Workshops Now Available

Join us for monthly workshops designed to educate family caregivers on various topics specific to their needs...Financial Fitness, Ombudsman advocates, and Eat Smart for Brain Health.  The programs are the first Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.  For more information on the programs and registration, click here.

GRANDPARENT ASSISTANCE

Are you a grandparent, or know someone who is, tasked with raising a grandchild (or grandchildren)? Information and assistance is available!  For more information, call Catholic Charities at (518) 372-5667, ext. 205.

Robotic Therapy Pets

Robotic therapy pets have been found to have remarkable effects on men and women in the middle and later stages of Alzheimer's disease.  Such pets can be found to be calming, and give your loved one an added sense of purpose while caring for the pets. The following is a testimonial from a client on the effects a robotic therapy pet had on his wife.

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Aging Life Services Program

Aging Life Services Program

Caregiver Support Services Program

Caregiver Support Services Program

Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program

Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

Meals On Wheels Program

Meals On Wheels Program


Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing services to seniors and caregivers.

Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services

1462 Erie Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Schenectady, NY 12305

Phone: (518) 372-5667
Fax: (518) 372-5686
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