Resources
Stram Center for Integrative Medicine
The Stram Center for Integrative Medicine (Delmar, NY) is a practice that combines conventional and complementary therapies. Their team of medical doctors and licensed practitioners focuses on investigating the root cause of illness to address conditions like chronic illness, Lyme disease, pain management, and cancer support.
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Physical Therapy
The ROC PT - John Salvas, PT, DPT
The ROC PT is a concierge DPT service that provides tailored PT services in the comfort of your home. Dr John Salvas is a Physical Therapist known for his distinguished work in the Rochester, NY area. He focuses on providing high-quality, comprehensive, and compassionate client care, effectively managing the most complex cases. He helps individuals recover from injury, improve their overall physical performance & functional movement, and much more. Dr Salvas' specialties include, but are not limited to, general strength & conditioning, spine mobilization & manual therapy, neck & back pain, neurologic rehab, post-operative rehab, sports injury & prevention, ergonomic assessments, home office modifications & installation, home safety evaluations, recommendations & equipment installation, durable medical equipment, assessment & acquisition, and clients of all age ranges.
Impact Performance, LLC - Jessica Hainsworth, PT, DPT (Link Coming Soon)
Impact Performance is a physical therapy practice that specializes in serving equestrian riders. The company is run by Jessica Hainsworth, a physical therapist and experienced equestrian.
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Occupational Therapy and Personal Training
Calm'n'Core with Patricia M Buyck Occupational Therapist, PLLC
Calm N Core is a health and wellness studio founded by Patty Buyck in the Sodus, NY area, specializing in fitness and stability programs. The business focuses on providing core strengthening and functional movement training, notably to support the aging population and promote long-term stability and health.
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Personal Training
Fia Fitness with Brittany Sofia, CPT
Brittany Fia, CPT (Fia Fitness), is a certified personal trainer with over ten years of experience in the fitness industry. Fia Fitness is based in New York and focuses on helping clients achieve fitness goals, with a notable history of helping over 100 clients lose weight. Her approach is encouraging and personable, aiming to motivate clients to push past perceived limitations.
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Health Coaching
Everyday Wellness with Chelsea
Everyday Wellness with Chelsea Priddy is a personalized coaching program focused on holistic, food-based weight loss and long-term maintenance. Chelsea Priddy, an experienced coach, provides structured plans that use common grocery store items, emphasizing whole foods. Services typically include custom weight loss plans, one-on-one coaching calls, and group support for accountability and lasting success.
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Geriatric and Caregiver Support and Resources (Monroe County, NY)
The Lifespan of Greater Rochester, NY, is a regional, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting older adults and caregivers with the challenges and opportunities of longer life. As a trusted source of unbiased information and guidance, Lifespan offers over 30 services, including care management (Eldersource), health insurance counseling (Medicare), financial assistance, fall prevention programs, and elder abuse prevention and intervention services.
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Alzheimer's Association (Rochester, NY and Finger Lakes Region)
The Alzheimer's Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Region, is the leading voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer's disease through research and maximizing quality care and support for all those affected.
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Community Resources (NY)
Center for Disability Rights (CDR)
The Center for Disability Rights (CDR) is a non-profit, community-based organization in Rochester, NY, and a national leader in the Independent Living movement. CDR is run by and for people with disabilities, and its mission is to work for the full integration, independence, and civil rights of all people with disabilities. They provide a range of supportive services, including Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services (CDPAS), skills training, peer counseling, and systems advocacy.
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The Monroe and Wayne County Offices for the Aging (including Wayne County's Department of Aging and Youth) are the designated Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) responsible for planning, coordinating, and advocating for services for residents age 60 and over and their caregivers. They serve as a vital link to long-term services and support, providing unbiased information, counseling (such as Medicare/HIICAP), home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation assistance, legal services, and caregiver support programs. Their mission is to help older adults maintain independence and enhance their quality of life.
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Geriatric Day Programs (Rochester, NY)
St. Ann's Adult Day Programs (part of St. Ann's Community) offer structured daytime programs that provide crucial respite for caregivers while ensuring a safe, engaging, and supervised environment for their loved ones. These programs offer both Social (activities, meals, socialization) and Medical models, which include skilled nursing care, health monitoring, and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
The Jewish Home Adult Day Health Care (part of Jewish Senior Life) is one of the most extensive medical adult day programs in the greater Rochester area. It is designed for older adults with physical, psychosocial, and memory needs, providing essential services such as skilled nursing, medication assistance, physical and occupational therapies, personal care, and social activities. The program offers daytime and evening sessions to provide respite for family caregivers while helping members remain active and independent in the community.
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NYS Resources
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The New York State Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program designed to help low-income New Yorkers pay for the costs of heating and cooling their homes.
NY Connects is a statewide service that acts as a single point of entry for information on long-term services and support (LTSS) for people of all ages and all disabilities, as well as their caregivers. The program offers unbiased options counseling and connects individuals to essential resources, including home care, transportation, meal services, respite care, and health insurance/benefit counseling (including Medicare and Medicaid), enabling them to remain independent in their homes and communities.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides monthly electronic benefits on an EBT card that can be used like a debit card to buy food at authorized grocery stores and farmers' markets. The program is designed to reduce hunger and improve nutrition for low-income households, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations. Eligibility is based on household size and income limits set by the state and federal government.
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Health Insurance Navigation
Dessis Insurance Agency specializes in guiding individuals through the complex process of choosing the right Medicare plan. Their mission is centered on education, providing clients with objective knowledge to make confident decisions about their Medicare and related health coverage options. They serve as a comprehensive resource for plan information, prescription savings, and general health support.