Carter Burden

Set up home safety appliances (shower seat, shower bars) in the home, decluttering, access-a-ride, home health aide (on a sliding scale), help to shop and do laundry, meals-on-wheels, SNAP, and more.  Plus, various programs to assist with a loved-one’s care in need of services.  Simply call and tell them the problem; they will direct you to the correct agency to help.

Call:  646-504-4999

 

The Caregiver Program at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

This program offers services, counseling, assistance, and support to both the giver and receiver of care. 

Assistance with daily chores, grocery shopping, housework, transportation, and finances. 

If you are unsure or worried about yourself or the person you take care of, the Caregiver Program can help you. 

Call:  212-218-0438

Email:  caregiver@lenoxhill.org

website:   www.lenoxhill.org

 

Office of New York Attorney General: Scams 

If you have been scammed or think a company is a scam, the Office of the New York Attorney General offers advice and resources on how to file a claim and determine if a company is fraudulent. 

Call:  1-800-771-7755

Website: ag.ny.gov 

 

Hoarding and Older Adults

Get information and support--

• https://clutterersanonymous.org/

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• https://www.rightathome.net/lower-manhattan/blog/hoarding-and-older-adults#:~:text=Hoarding%20and%20Older%20Adults%20%7C%20Right%20at%20Home%20%7C%20Lower%20Manhattan%20NYC

 

Legal Aid for Older Adults. 

Legal Aid House. Call:  212-577-3300

New York Legal Assistance Group. Call:  212-613-5000.

These programs offer legal counseling, assistance.

 

City Bar Justice Center – Elder Law Project.  Call 212-382-6658

City Bar Justice Center will assist with the preparation of wills, health care proxies, living will, and powers of attorney.

 

Search and Care.

Various programs to assist with a loved-one’s care in need of services.  Simply call and tell them the situation; they will direct you to the correct agency to help.

Call:  212-289-5300

Email: SandC@searchandcare.org

 

Search and Care.  One-on-one tech support

Search and Care's Silver Circles program offers tech assistance for anyone 60+ for their phone,

iPad, laptop, smart TV, dvd player, any device.  Free one-on-one sessions at your home or anywhere. Get help to buy a pc or iPhone, set up an email, etc, Search and Care is available to help.

 

Call:  212-289-5300, Extension 218

Email: Jacob Gonzalez at jagonzalez@searchandcare.org