Allegany County Resources

Allegany County Office for the Aging

The Allegany County Office for the Aging provides many services for older adults and caregivers located in Allegany County.

They also put out a seasonal newsletter with great information on their services, programming, and tips for caregivers.

Home safety/independence programs:

Handyman
The volunteer handyman program provides free minor home repairs for the elderly. The client provides the material.
Housekeeper/Chore Services
Provides help with housekeeping, shopping, errands, cooking and other chore related tasks.
Friendly Visitor
Volunteers provide social contact in weekly, one-hour visits to a client’s home.
Telephone Reassurance
Volunteers provide phone calls to an elderly person at a specific time each day. The call assures the client that a friend and/or help is only a phone call away.
Personal Care Aide
Provides help with bathing and other personal care needs.
Personal Emergency Response system
This is an easy to use medical alert service designed to reduce the risk of living alone. In the event or a fall or emergency, help is available at the push of a button.

Nutrition and Wellness Programs:

Senior Wellness and Nutrition congregate meals are offered throughout the county, including locations in Alfred, Belmont, Bolivar, Cuba, Friendship, Fillmore, Wellsville and Whitesville.
Meals on Wheels
A hot meal designed to meet one third of the recommended dietary needs is delivered to the home of those who are determined to be eligible to receive meals.

Caregiver Support Services:

Caregiver Respite
Provides information and assistance to people who are providing care to another. Respite services can provide a temporary break for caregivers that is much needed.
The Office for the Aging hosts caregiver support groups on a monthly basis. Caregiver support services are also available for those caring for an individual with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Other services:

Health Insurance/Medicare Counseling
NY Connects
Case management and advocacy

Transportation services to medical appointments, the bank, grocery shopping, the pharmacy, Office for the Aging Luncheon Centers/Functions and support groups/counseling. You must be able to walk by yourself or with minimal assistance (no wheelchairs).

For information about any of these programs, contact the Allegany County Office for the Aging.

(866) 268-9390 or (585)268-9390
https://www.alleganyco.com/departments/office-for-the-aging/
6085 St. Rt. 19N, Belmont

NYS Cancer Services Program

The CSP is a New York State cancer
screening program. We provide breast,
cervical and colon (also called colorectal)
cancer screenings and follow-up services
at no cost to women and men who:
• Live in New York State
• Do not have health insurance
• Have health insurance with a cost
share that makes the cost of screening
too high
• Meet the program rules for age
and income

Check out their brochure!

Cancer Services Program of Steuben, Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties
Phone: 877-778-6857
www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/services/

Alzheimer's Association of WNY

The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides supports and information related to the specific challenges related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

The Alzheimer's Association offers resources such as the Alzheimer's Navigator. It helps guide Caregivers to answers by creating a personalized action plan and linking to information, support and local resources. They also offer a Caregiver Center that provides links to resources and training for caregivers.

1-800-272-3900
https://www.alz.org/wny
2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville

HomeCare and Hospice

HomeCare & Hospice offers home care services including skilled medical services such as medication administration, wound care and catheterization.

Additionally, home care services such as help with bathing, toileting, meal preparation, housekeeping are provided. Respite services are also available.

The hospice program of HomeCare & Hospice provides medical care and emotional support for patients and their families coping with a terminal illness.

For additional information about programs available, contact HomeCare & Hospice

Wellsville Office
http://www.homecare-hospice.org/
118 N. Main St., Wellsville
(585) 593-7600
(800) 464-7015

Olean Office
(716) 372-2106
1225 W. State Street, Olean

Jan and Bev's Home Care

Jan and Bev's is a home care provider based in Wellsville. Home care services allow seniors to remain safely in their own home while receiving medical care or assistance with personal care and other daily tasks.

Jan and Bev's Home Care
(585) 593-3760
102 N. Main St., Wellsville

NY Connects

NY Connects provides information about local services and supports for people of all ages or with any type of disability. NY Connects services can be accessed online at http://www.nyconnects.ny.gov/ or in person at the Allegany County Office for the Aging.

Allegany County Office for the Aging
(866) 268-9390 or (585)268-9390
6085 St. Rt. 19N, Belmont
http://www.nyconnects.ny.gov/

Total Senior Care

Total Senior Care is a Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Total Senior Care provides a wide array of services including: case management, physician, hospital, and nursing home care. The program is designed for adults 55 years old or older, who wish to live at home, but need assistance in order to remain independent.

Total Senior Care also offers Daybreak. DayBreak is a social program for adults who may need assistance with activities of daily living. DayBreak provides activities and socialization in a supervised and safe setting. Services include an individualized plan of care, socialization, assistance with personal care, therapeutic recreational activities and nutritious meals and snacks. Individuals attend on a planned basis, ranging from one to five days per week, either full or half days, depending on individual or caregiver needs. Daybreak is offered in Olean, Gowanda or Wellsville.

For more information about these programs, contact Total Senior Care.

(866) 939-8613
http://www.totalseniorcare.org/
519 N. Union Street, Olean

Wellsville
Alternate Care Site
194 N. Main St.
Wellsville, NY 14895

Venture Forthe

Venture Forthe provides personal assistance services to help individuals in Allegany County with safely staying in their homes. Services include:

Home Care Support Services for individuals who need assistance in their homes, including monitoring home safety, help with meals, medications, transportation, bathing, light housekeeping and companionship.
Direct care services from Personal Care Aides who provide hands-on care and supervision.
Dementia care

For more information about these programs and others offered, contact Venture Forthe.

(716) 376-9996
https://www.ventureforthe.com/
242 N. Union Street, Olean

Visiting Nursing Association (VNA) of WNY

The VNA of WNY provides medically-based home care services for individuals in Western New York. Services include in-home nursing, rehabilitation services, telehealth monitoring and more.

For more information about programs and services offered, contact the VNA of WNY.

Allegany County
(585) 296-3600 or
(800) 506-6480
https://www.vnawny.org/
121 1/2 Bolivar Road, Wellsville

WILLCARE

WILLCARE provides a wide array of home care services that can assist a person in safely remaining in their homes. Services range from medically-based services such as nursing or therapy services to personal care aide services.

For more information about programs and services offered, contact WILLCARE.

(585) 593-9410
http://www.willcare.com/
95 North Main Street, Suite 104, Wellsville

Additional Resources

Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services (CDPAS)
This program is available for Medicaid-eligible individuals with a severe disability or chronic illness. The program allows severely disabled and/or chronically ill individuals to hire, train and supervise the personal assistant of their choice. Anyone except the individual's spouse can be hired as a personal assistant. Additional information about the CDPAS program can be obtained from Directions in Independent Living at 716-373-4602 or http://www.oleanilc.org/

New York State Caregiving and Respite Association
http://www.nyscrc.org/

AARP Caregiving Resources
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/

Caregiver Action Network
https://caregiveraction.org/

Family Caregiver Alliance
https://www.caregiver.org/

Walk-In Bathtub Resources
Walk-in bathtubs come equipped with safety features for people with limited mobility. Therapeutic features vary, but generally, all walk-in tubs have the same safety features including a low step-in threshold, watertight entrance door, built-in seating and anti-slip floors.
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/walk-in-bathtubs/

Elder Care Planning
We know that providing care to your aging loved ones is an important responsibility. Whether you’re helping them age in place at home or looking for an assisted living or nursing home, we’re here for you so you can be there for them.
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/elder-care-planning/

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