2012 New York Consolidated Laws
PBH - Public Health
Article 20-A - (2005 - 2009) ALZHEIMER'S COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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.