N.Y. Public Health Law § 2007: Services to be provided

§ 2007. Services to be provided. The Alzheimer's Community Assistance

Program shall undertake the following services:

1. To establish and operate self-help support groups for family

members of persons with Alzheimer's disease residing at home.

2. To provide training programs and support services for volunteers,

family members, and/or home health care workers enabling them to deliver

proper care for persons with Alzheimer's who reside at home and in the

community.

3. To assist in the development of day care programs and other

suitable respite services which will provide congregate care for persons

with Alzheimer's.

4. To recruit, train and supervise volunteers who will provide in and

out-of-home respite care services to support family caregivers.

5. To work with the department to distribute educational materials

regarding community resources and care options, including managed care

as it becomes available for persons with Alzheimer's disease.

6. To undertake outreach to families with a member suffering from

Alzheimer's to participate in counseling, education and support.

7. To work with the department of health to explore delivery

mechanisms for family intervention services to delay

institutionalization.