Noyes Health Caregiver Resource Center

10/09/2025

It has been a wonderful semester so far with our new SUNY Geneseo Neuroscience class, volunteering their time at our social day program with folks who have dementia or Alzheimer's.

10/09/2025

We had a fantastic time with Magic Marlin last week at our Home Away from Home social day program next to the SUNY Geneseo campus!

09/30/2025

We had a ton of fun with the new college students today at our Home Away from Home social day program. Family members drop off their loved ones with memory loss and we play games, balloon volleyball, chair exercises and Bingo!

09/25/2025

Join the Office for the Aging for these FREE classes starting Oct. 2nd. Call 585-243-7520 to sign up today.

09/22/2025

We had a great time with one on one activities last week at our social day program in Geneseo for those with memory loss. SUNY Geneseo students volunteer their time to provide fun and stimulating socialization opportunities for those with Dementia or Alzheimer's. If you are interested in learning more about this social day program, or if you are a caregiver in need of a respite break, call 585-335-4358 or email noyes-caregiver@urmc.rochester.edu https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/noyes/community-outreach/caregiver-resources

08/20/2025

We had a blast yesterday visiting with Marvin, a Cane Corso therapy dog! Marvin will be visiting us again on Tuesday, September 16. For some cuddles & care with our tail wagging, 4-legged fury friend, drop by for a visit on September 16 sometime between 10 and 10:30! We are located at the Community Center of Geneseo, 11 Franklin Street, Geneseo, NY. It is directly across from SUNY Geneseo campus parking lot.

For more information about our Home Away from Home social day program for those with memory loss, visit our webpage, call 585-335-4358 or email noyes-caregiver@urmc.rochester.edu
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/noyes/community-outreach/caregiver-resources/home-away-from-home-respite-center

08/08/2025

Fun with music this week at our social day program in Geneseo! Thank you to Alicia Hubbard at Hooked on Music Therapy for bringing joy through music to our folks with memory loss. 💛

If you are a caregiver and would like a break 1-2 times per week, please reach out to find out about our free social day program for Livingston County residents. For more information, call 585-335-4358 or visit the Noyes Caregiver Resource Center webpage- https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/noyes/community-outreach/caregiver-resources/home-away-from-home-respite-center

07/31/2025

The Alzheimer's Association caregiver support group meets August 4 from 1:00-2:00 at Dansville Public Library. Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, talk through concerns and ways of coping, share feelings, needs and concerns, and learn about community resources.

07/31/2025

Attention Caregivers! Powerful Tools For Caregivers classes start August 12, 12:30-2:00 in Geneseo.

On-site respite (supervision for your loved one) may be provided. Must call 585-335-4358 or email noyes-caregiver@urmc.rochester.edu in advance if you need respite.

Powerful Tools is 6-week educational program that focuses on the needs of family caregivers of individuals with chronic conditions or memory loss.

The class will help you identify and locate helpful resources, and give you tools to:

-Reduce stress
-Improve self-confidence
-Manage time, set goals, and solve problems
-Better communicate feelings
-Make tough decisions

Class participants will receive a copy of the Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for the class.

To register: Call 585-244-8400 ext. 213 or email noyes-caregiver@urmc.rochester.edu. Or, register online https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rm4y6kt

Attention Caregivers!

Register today for Powerful Tools For Caregivers classes.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers caring for those with chronic health conditions or memory loss. This program will help you take care of YOU!

This class will give YOU, the family caregiver, tools to:
✅ Help you reduce stress and relax
✅ Communicate effectively with other family members, your doctor, and paid help
✅ Reduce guilt, anger, and depression
✅ Take care of yourself
✅ Make tough decisions
✅ Set goals and problem solve

Managing Stress classes for family caregivers start August 12, 12:30-2:00 at the Geneseo Community Center, 11 Franklin Street, Geneseo, NY 14454.

To register: 585-335-4358 or 585-244-8400 ext. 213 or email noyes-caregiver@urmc.rochester.edu. Or, register online https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rm4y6kt

07/30/2025

With the help of our dedicated volunteers, our participants enjoyed engaging in small group activities tailored to their interests. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/noyes/community-outreach/caregiver-resources/home-away-from-home-respite-center