Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands is an innovative community program serving family caregivers in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties by connecting them with a circle of help that includes trained volunteers who provide an array of respite services. Our well-trained volunteers provide family caregivers of older adults with the time to meet self-care needs, as well as other family obligations, at no cost. Without help in the daily tasks of caregiving, the risk to your health and well-being is as real as it is to your loved one. That is why the volunteers of Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands provide the assistance you need, on a schedule designed to allow you the time, personal space and freedom that is essential for healthy living.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers of older adult loved ones by engaging the broader community to provide assistance and respite services.
Guiding You Through the Journey of Dementia Care: Personalized Support from Experienced Dementia Care Experts
September 21, 2026
Whether you are a friend or a family member, caring for an older adult can be a challenge. The Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands program is dedicated to easing the many burdens associated with being a caregiver of an older adult with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Assists family caregivers who need help in caring for their family member with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. If you are helping care for a family member or friend with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, you are not alone! We offer free in-home assessments; support groups; education and training programs on how to care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease; scholarships for temporary relief so you can get a break; access to volunteer companions; caregiver wellness programs; and joint enrichment opportunities.
Preventing Falls at Home: A Practical Guide for Dementia Caregivers
June 15, 2026
Falls are among the most serious and preventable threats facing people living with dementia. Unlike the general aging population, individuals with dementia face compounding risks — impaired spatial awareness, altered depth perception, and disrupted judgment — that make an otherwise manageable hazard genuinely dangerous. A proactive, structured approach to fall prevention isn't optional. It's essential.
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