Programs & Services
Our programs and services are available at no cost. If you feel that you are in need of any of these services or programs or if you are in need of assistance in any aspect of Alzheimer's disease or related diseases, please call the Foundation today.
ACES Outreach - Advocacy, Counseling and Entitlement Services - Assistance with Medicare, Disability and other entitlements.
Equipment Loans - Rental of commodes, tub chairs, wheelchairs, diapers, bed pans, nutritional supplements, etc to any senior in need on Staten Island. Loans are made possible thanks to a grant from Richmond County Savings Bank Foundation.
Friendly Calls and Visits - Foundation representatives call and/or visit Alzheimer's caregivers to offer assistance and support.
Lending Library - Videos, Catalogs and Books are available to assist those who want to learn more about this disease.
Referral - Includes information on Island agencies, options for Islanders together with our 175+ page book containing avenues of assistance available on Staten Island.
Safe Return - A bracelet/necklace identification system to track wondering patients.
Seminars - Held throughout the year in a number of locations to educate caregivers on the disease and caregiving.
Alzheimer's Awareness Television - Programs shown every Tuesday night at 8PM on Channel 34 (CTV). Topics of shows include caregiver assistance of Alzheimer's patients.
Smoke Detector Installation - Distributed and installed free of charge to any senior living on Staten Island.
Support Groups - Caregiver support groups held at different times and locations on Staten Island throughout the week. Services include early diagnosis and spousal support.
Time Out Respite Program - Time provided free of charge to the caregiver in which a licensed home care worker will furnish temporary relief from the arduous daily tasks of caregiving.
