An Innovative 'Caregivers Center' At Phelps Hospital Gets $20K Boost

SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY — A unique program that helps support those who help support patients got a shot in the arm to help expend its laudable mission.

The Field Hall Foundation's program officer, Patti Horvath, recently presented a check for $20,000 to the Thomas E. and Alice Marie Hales Caregivers Center at Phelps Hospital.

The hospital says that the funds will go towards supporting the center’s programming, which provides caregivers with emotional support, counseling, access to social workers, and other resources needed in the current health care system.

"The Thomas E. and Alice Marie Hales Caregivers Center at Phelps Hospital provides tools for gamily caregivers to effectively participate in their loved one's treatments plan," the hospital explained. "It features access to a social worker to help caregivers navigate their journey, support groups, and a dedicated respite area with a resource library and refreshments."

The Field Hall Foundation's mission is to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers throughout Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties.

"Thank you to the Field Hall Foundation for supporting our Thomas E. and Alice Hales Caregivers Center," Phelps Hospital posted on social media. "Caregivers make a difference. Generosity makes this possile. Your generous gift will support Caregivers Center programming, including a day-long retreat for family caregivers."

Find out more about the center here.