Highlights Services Available to Caregivers through Office of Senior & Long Term Care
The Schenectady County Legislature is saluting caregivers throughout the County on National Caregivers Day, February 21, 2025.
“Caregivers are the unsung heroes who provide invaluable support to their loved ones,” said Schenectady County Legislator Omar McGill, Vice Chair of the Health, Housing & Human Services Committee. “On National Caregivers Day, we recognize and celebrate their selflessness and dedication, while also acknowledging the challenges they face and offering our continued support to ensure they have the resources they need.”
Schenectady County Office of Senior and Long Term Care (SLTC)
SLTC promotes the long term health and wellbeing of Schenectady County residents and assure that they receive the necessary community based services that they are entitled to in order to remain safely in the community. As a NY Connects partner, SLTC provides seniors and caregivers with the information and support they need to make informed decisions.
Caregiver Support Services Available through SLTC
Schenectady County caregivers are urged to take advantage of the free resources offered through the Office of Senior and Long Term Care, including support groups, one-on-one counseling, and training and workshops.
Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. Schenectady County’s Office of Senior & Long Term Care partners with The Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York to offer free caregiver support groups throughout the County. Pre-registration is not required.
Visit https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/events/sltc for additional information and the most up-to-date events schedule.
Upcoming In-Person Support Groups:
February 26, 2025, 5:30-6:30pm
Kingsway Assisted Living, Activities Room
323 Kings Road, Schenectady
March 7, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm
Niskayuna Senior Center
2682 Aqueduct Road, Niskayuna
March 18, 2025, 1:30-2:30pm
Glenville Senior Center
32 Worden Road, Glenville
March 20, 2025, 1:00-2:00pm
Rotterdam Senior Center
2639 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam
March 26, 2025, 5:30-6:30pm
Kingsway Assisted Living, Activities Room
323 Kings Road, Schenectady
April 4, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm
Niskayuna Senior Center
2682 Aqueduct Road, Niskayuna
April 15, 2025, 1:30-2:30pm
Glenville Senior Center
32 Worden Road, Glenville
April 17, 2025, 1:00-2:00pm
Rotterdam Senior Center
2639 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam
April 23, 2025, 5:30-6:30pm
Kingsway Assisted Living, Activities Room
323 Kings Road, Schenectady
Additional Services
Caregivers may be eligible for additional supports. Learn more at www.schenectadycountyny.gov/sltc, or by calling (518) 382-8481, extension 1.