New York · Montgomery County
Companion care in Montgomery County
We arrange companion care across Montgomery County, including Amsterdam, Canajoharie and Fonda, by the hour, overnight, live-in or around the clock, from our office in Stamford, Connecticut.
Does Endurance Home Care provide companion care in Montgomery County?
Yes. In New York we provide companion care only, on any schedule: by the hour, overnight, live-in or around the clock. Caregivers help with company, meals, the house, errands and rides to appointments across Montgomery County, and care is arranged from our office at 60 Long Ridge Rd, Suite #214, Stamford. Call our care team at (203) 936-6847.
Where families in Montgomery County start
The Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc. main office is at 135 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, with a satellite office at 50 Front Street, Canajoharie.
The Montgomery County Office for Aging is a private, not-for-profit agency; it is one of three nonprofit offices for aging in New York State, the other 56 being county sponsored.
Montgomery County NY Connects is a joint effort of the Office for Aging and the county Department of Social Services, serving as a point of entry for information, referral and assistance on long-term care.
Sources: Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc.; Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc.; Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc.
Help for family caregivers in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Office for Aging provides caregiver support and respite to relieve caregivers temporarily, plus referrals to local community-based providers.
Meals delivered at home in Montgomery County
Montgomery County home-delivered meals are for adults 60 and older who pass an assessment, with no income requirement, and meals are delivered Monday through Friday.
Montgomery County cafe-style meals are for adults 60 and older and their spouses of any age, served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a reservation one day ahead.
A registered dietitian offers nutrition education and counseling to Montgomery County home-delivered and cafe-style meal participants.
Rides to appointments in Montgomery County
Montgomery County OFA Senior Transport uses volunteer drivers for rides to non-emergency medical appointments, free to county residents with a suggested voluntary contribution.
To use OFA Senior Transport a rider must be 60 or older, live in Montgomery County, not be Medicaid eligible for medical transport, and have at least seven days' notice for scheduling.
The Montgomery County Office for Aging offers taxi tickets for adults 60 and older that cover part or all of the cost of rides to medical appointments.
Senior centers and dining sites in Montgomery County
A Montgomery County cafe meal site for older adults is at 52 Division St., Amsterdam.
A Montgomery County cafe meal site for older adults is at 55 Montgomery St., Canajoharie.
More local help in Montgomery County
Montgomery County's Cupboard of Kindness food and pet pantry gives seniors 60 and older food, paper products and pet supplies once a month at two locations.
A volunteer elder law attorney consultation is offered by appointment through the Montgomery County Office for Aging for Medicaid, SSI, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies and wills.
Care at home across Montgomery County
The programs above run on their own days and hours. A caregiver from Endurance can cover the rest of the week: evenings and weekends, meals on the days nothing is delivered, and a ride and company to an appointment or an afternoon at the senior center.
Places we serve include
- Amsterdam
- Canajoharie
- Fonda
- Fort Plain
- St. Johnsville
- Fort Johnson
- Palatine
Care at home
Help for the days, the nights, or both
Some families need a few hours a week. Others want someone there overnight, or living in.
- Hourly companion care
Company, meals, errands and rides for the hours that are hardest, from a few mornings a week to full days.
- Overnight companion care
An awake caregiver for the night hours, so nobody in the house is on their own.
- Live-in companion care
A caregiver lives in the home and keeps the day running, with agreed rest time and a night's sleep.
- 24-hour companion care
Caregivers work awake shifts, so someone is there at any hour of the day or night.
Getting started
How care is arranged
It starts with a conversation, and nothing begins until you say so.
A conversation
Call or send a request. Tell us who needs help, where they live and what's been getting harder.
A nurse visits at home
A registered nurse comes to the house, gets to know everyone and writes the care plan with you.
You meet the caregiver
We choose a caregiver for the person and introduce them before the first visit.
Updates as you go
Your Care Manager keeps you posted and adjusts the plan as needs change.
Questions about companion care in Montgomery County
Which office serves Montgomery County?
Our office at 60 Long Ridge Rd, Suite #214, Stamford, CT 06902 arranges care in Montgomery County. Call our care team at (203) 936-6847, and a registered nurse visits at home to write the care plan with you.
What does a companion caregiver do?
Keeps your parent company, makes meals, keeps the house in order, runs errands, drives to appointments and gives reminders through the day, at the hours you choose.
Who helps older adults in Montgomery County find public services?
The Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc. main office is at 135 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, with a satellite office at 50 Front Street, Canajoharie. The Montgomery County Office for Aging is a private, not-for-profit agency; it is one of three nonprofit offices for aging in New York State, the other 56 being county sponsored.
Do you serve every town in Montgomery County?
Yes. We serve every town in Montgomery County. Call our care team at (203) 936-6847, tell us the town and the hours you need, and we'll talk through the schedule with you.
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