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BOROUGH PRESIDENT RELEASES IMPORTANT RESOURCE GUIDE TO ENSURE CAREGIVERS OF BROOKLYN'S ELDERLY KNOW ABOUT ALL OF THE SUPPORT AND SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR THESE DEDICATED AND DEVOTED BROOKLYNITES

Photograph by Kathryn Kirk
	In photo: left to right - Several seniors and their caregivers join Borough President Markowitz and Department for the Aging Commissioner Edwin Mendez-Santiago

Borough President Marty Markowitz joined with the Park Slope Geriatric Day Center and the Brooklyn Caregivers Resource Committee today in releasing the Brooklyn Caregivers Resource Guide, an important publication containing a wealth of information about how to access adult day services, in-home services, caregiver support programs and other resources for caregivers and their loved ones. Brooklyn has the largest population of seniors in the city, including the largest number of frail elderly over the age of 85.
“There is nothing more important than caring for or providing assistance to an aging parent, friend or relative. But this is often an exhausting, around the clock job that can take a tremendous toll on a person’s physical and mental health,” Borough President Markowitz said. “I’m urging all of those dedicated and devoted Brooklynites caring for others to understand that you don’t have to go through this alone. Reach out for the help of family, friends, relatives, other caregivers, healthcare workers and the community services listed in this valuable resource guide. Meanwhile, let us continue to advocate for much needed improvements to Medicare that will expand long-term care services and a broad range of community-based programs.”

“The Guide is organized with responses to questions typically asked by caregivers,” said Park Slope Geriatric Center Executive Director Marianne Nicolosi. “Many caregivers don’t ask for help until they are in a crisis, so we wanted them to be able to use the Guide to find resources to handle an immediate problem. You will find questions such as, “My father is a US Army Veteran, how can I find out what benefits he’s entitled to?” and “My mother can’t live alone anymore, what can we do?”

The Brooklyn Caregivers Resource Guide was funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging’s National Family Caregiver Support Program through the NYC Department for the Aging and was produced by the Park Slope Geriatric Day Center, with the participation of all the member agencies of the Brooklyn Caregivers Resource Committee. Borough President Markowitz and noted New York Times health columnist Jane Brody have written introductions to the Guide.

For more information, or to request copies of the Brooklyn Caregivers Resource Guide, please contact Borough Hall at 718-802-3777, the Park Slope Geriatric Day Center at 718-499-7701 or visit www.psgdc.org