New York State Caregiving
and Respite Coalition
(NYSCRC), supports all
people engaged in
caregiving, and is
dedicated to quality and
accessible respite for
all ages, conditions
and disabilities.
In the News
Tablet Splitting Dangers
Medical experts have issues a warning about the common practice of tablet splitting, after a study found that nearly a third of the split fragments deviated from recommended dosages by 15 percent or more.
First Physical for New Medicare Patients is Now Free
First-time enrollees in Medicare will be offered free physicals, courtesy of the new Affordable Care Act. The "Welcome to Medicare" benefit will be offered only during a person's first year of enrollment in Part B, and the doctor must agree to be paid directly by Medicare for the visit to be free.
Support services and resources for caregivers are available across New York State. Click here for a county by county listing.
New York State Caregivers & Respite Coalition c/o Lifespan 1900 S. Clinton Avenue Rochester, NY 14618 585-244-8400 Email NYSCRC
