What is Albany County — NY Connects?
Albany County — NY Connects is a trusted program where anyone who needs long term care information and services (i.e., a child or adult with a disability, an older adult), their family members and helping professionals can get the information they need to make informed decisions about long term care as well as the assistance needed in linking with services. Albany County — NY Connects provides information and assistance on many services including: • Consumer and Caregiver Supports such as respite care, case/care management, friendly visitors, advocacy, etc. • Children Specific Supports such as early intervention, special education, etc. • Facility Based Services such as adult day care programs and nursing homes. • Home Based Services such as home health or personal care services, home delivered meals, personal emergency response systems, etc. • Insurance/Benefit Information and Counseling on long term care insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, veterans benefits, welfare rights, etc. • Nutri
