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The Capital Region Caregiver Coalition (CRCC)

The Capital Region Caregiver Coalition is an informal group of professionals dedicated to educating caregivers about the resources available to them in New York's Capital Region.

See their website for upcoming events and current newsletter external website

 

 

 

Contact Information

Albany County
Department for Aging
162 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210

Voice: (518) 447-7177
Fax: (518) 447-7188

aging@albanycounty.com

 

Ralph J. Scarano, Commissioner

 
 

Welcome!

The mission of the Department for Aging is to enable seniors (60+) to maintain an independent and self-directed lifestyle by providing the highest quality of supportive services to seniors, their families and caregivers. To access the programs and services we support, click here

We welcome your questions, input and suggestions. Contact us by email at: aging@albanycounty.com; or write us at: Albany County Department for Aging, 6 Floor, 162 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210; or call us at: (518) 447-7177.

 
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