New York State Office for the Aging to Announce Release of New Caregiver Reports

State Survey Finds that without Support for Caregivers, 38% of Individuals Cared for by Families Would End Up in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Facilities, Adding to State Medicaid Spending

by New York State Office for the Aging

ALBANY, NY (11/23/2009)(readMedia)-- Giving Thanks to NY Caregivers - New Findings Highlight the Value of Informal Caregivers to the Community, State.

WHO:	New York State Office for the Aging Director, Michael J. Burgess
WHAT:	A call-in conference to announce release of three reports related to family caregivers in NY. Key findings reveal that caregivers in New York's aging services network system are providing significantly higher amounts of care than the amount of care reported by caregivers in national studies. Surveys also found that without support for caregivers, 38% of individuals cared for by families would end up in nursing homes or Assisted Living facilities, where they would likely qualify quickly for Medicaid.
WHEN:	Tuesday November 24, 2009 at 11:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE:	Albany, New York
NOTES:	Dial in number: 866-541-0425 Passcode: 4473842