Reflections Home Care Registry

11/02/2026

A caregiver's experience matters. So does how they respond when a familiar routine becomes difficult.

When interviewing for dementia support, ask about patience, redirection and what a good day looks like for your loved one. Our guide offers practical questions to help your family choose a caregiver.

Read the guide: https://reflectionsregistry.com/about/blog/choosing-a-caregiver-for-dementia/

10/30/2026

A registry or an agency? Start by asking who handles each responsibility.

The registry model lets families interview and choose their caregiver and shape the arrangement directly. That flexibility comes with employer responsibilities. Our worksheet helps you compare the two approaches and decide what fits your family.

Read the guide: https://reflectionsregistry.com/about/blog/home-care-registry-or-agency-worksheet/

10/30/2026

Choosing your own caregiver gives your family a say in who comes into the home and how support fits daily life.

It can also make you a household employer. Our New York guide explains the responsibilities to understand before the first shift and the questions to bring to a payroll or tax professional.

Read the guide: https://reflectionsregistry.com/about/blog/hiring-a-caregiver-household-employer-new-york/

10/26/2026

🍂 Catch us if you can! 🍂

It's event season, and we've been busy making our way around Syracuse, Rochester, and everywhere in between! We love this time of year and all the opportunities to connect with our community. ❤️

We're looking forward to another great week, including the Living with Dementia Conference this Thursday, October 29, from 8 AM–4 PM!

If you're attending, be sure to stop by and say hello! We always enjoy meeting new faces, catching up with familiar friends, and connecting with the wonderful professionals and organizations in our resource network.

Can't make it to an event? We'd still love to hear from you! Give us a call to learn more about how Reflections Management & Care can support you or someone you love.

We hope to see you out and about! 💜

Where compassion leads, care follows.

10/21/2026

💜🏆 WE ARE HONORED, GRATEFUL & SO EXCITED! 🏆💜

We have some wonderful news to share! Reflections Management & Care, Reflections Memory Cafe, and our very own fearless leader, Lindsay Kratzer, have all been nominated for the 2026 CNY Senior Care Awards! 🎉

We are incredibly honored to be recognized in THREE categories:

🏆 Senior Care Organization of the Year
💜 Reflections Management & Care

🏆 Specialized Service of the Year
💜 Reflections Memory Cafe

🏆 CLA Professional of the Year
💜 Lindsay Kratzer

These nominations mean so much to us, especially as we reflect on the incredible growth and exciting changes we've experienced this year!

Reflections Management & Care continues to grow and evolve, expanding our services, welcoming talented professionals to our team, strengthening community partnerships, and finding new ways to support older adults and their families throughout Central New York and the Rochester/Finger Lakes region.

And we're just getting started! 💜

We're especially excited about what's ahead for Reflections Memory Cafe in 2027! We've been working behind the scenes on some wonderful plans to expand our programming, create new opportunities for meaningful engagement, and bring even more community involvement into the Cafe.

Our vision is to build something truly special: a welcoming place where individuals experiencing memory or cognitive changes, their caregivers, and families can come together, build friendships, enjoy meaningful activities, and feel a genuine sense of belonging.

We can't wait to share what we're building Reflections Cafe and Reflections Management and Care in the coming year! 🌷💜

And of course, we can't forget our fearless leader, Lindsay Kratzer! Her passion, dedication, and commitment to improving the lives of older adults and their caregivers continue to inspire everything we do. Her vision has always been about more than providing services. It's about creating connections, advocating for families, building community, and making sure individuals and their loved ones feel supported every step of the way.

From the continued growth of Reflections Management & Care to the exciting future of Reflections Memory Cafe, we're so proud of how far we've come and even more excited about where we're going!

🗳️ NOW WE WOULD LOVE YOUR VOTE!

If you've been touched by our services, attended one of our programs, partnered with our team, or simply believe in the work we're doing, we would be so grateful for your support!

Please take a moment to vote for Reflections Management & Care, Reflections Memory Cafe, and Lindsay Kratzer in their respective categories!

👇 CAST YOUR VOTE HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelGD9cfCI7UUMMDM52CzgHS42UcKgZ1iVLbHLYBvRvnCJ5NQ/viewform

We also want to extend a heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to all the other nominees! 👏🎉 Our community is filled with incredible professionals, organizations, and individuals who dedicate themselves to making life better for older adults and their families. It's truly an honor to be recognized alongside so many wonderful people!

To our team, families, clients, community partners, volunteers, and supporters, THANK YOU! Your trust, encouragement, and belief in our mission are what allow us to continue growing, dreaming bigger, and turning those dreams into meaningful programs and services.

💜 The best is yet to come, and we're so grateful to have you along for the journey!

Where compassion leads, care follows. 💜

Thank you for helping us recognize our excellent senior care community here in Central New York with the fifth annual CNY Senior Care Awards! Vote below for your favorite Senior Care Organizations and Professionals. The top 5 nominees in each category are listed. Please vote for the winners. Deadlin...

09/22/2026

💜 WE’RE HIRING COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS! 💜
Reflections Home Care Registry is growing, and we are looking for dependable, compassionate professionals who truly care about the people they serve.

We are currently seeking:
💜 CNAs
💜 HHAs
💜 PCAs
💜 Experienced Caregivers

Starting pay is $25/hour, with opportunities up to $40/hour depending on experience and assignment.

We offer flexible scheduling, one-on-one care in private homes, and thoughtful matching based on your experience, availability, personality, and the needs of the family.

Assignments may include companionship, personal care, dementia support, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and helping individuals safely remain at home.

We proudly serve communities throughout Central New York and the Finger Lakes, including Onondaga, Oneida, Oswego, Cayuga, Madison, Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Cortland, Jefferson, Tompkins, Chenango, Herkimer, and Lewis counties.

✨ If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for meaningful work where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today:
https://wizardmatch.com/new-user/bus-units/88779C7D-5E12-40DD-87B5-BB50A43350B2/user-types/provider

We believe great care starts with the right connection.

09/21/2026

💜 World Alzheimer’s Day 💜

Today, we recognize the individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, along with the families, friends, and caregivers walking beside them every day.

At Reflections, we want you to know: we see you, we hear you, and we support you.

We see the caregiver who is exhausted but continues to show up.
We see the family trying to make difficult decisions.
We see the person living with memory changes who still deserves to be heard, respected, included, and valued.
We see the moments of frustration, grief, laughter, connection, and love that can all exist at the same time. 💜

Dementia may change many things, but it does not take away a person’s identity, dignity, history, or need for meaningful connection.

Our team is here to help families navigate the journey through education, care management, advocacy, resources, caregiver support, and compassionate guidance.
Today and every day, you are not alone. 🤝💜

✨ Where compassion leads and care follows.

09/17/2026

🏠 Need a PRI & SCREEN completed at home? We can help — quickly.

When a loved one is living at home and beginning to need a higher level of care, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. ❤️

A PRI (Patient Review Instrument) and SCREEN are used in New York State to help evaluate an individual’s care needs and assist with appropriate placement planning. 📋

Our team at Reflections Management and Care and Aging Well Rochester can complete in-home PRI & SCREEN assessments with a quick turnaround and help guide families through the next steps. ⏱️

We can assist with transitions such as:
🏡 Moving from home to skilled nursing care
📋 Determining the appropriate level of care
🧭 Understanding placement options
🤝 Coordinating next steps with families and providers

Our care management team can also help with the bigger picture — answering questions, identifying resources, communicating with providers, and helping families navigate the transition with greater confidence. 💙

📞 If you or someone you know needs a PRI & SCREEN completed at home, reach out to us today.

✨ Where compassion leads and care follows.

09/13/2026

💛 Happy Grandparents Day💛

Grandparents hold a truly special place in our families. Through their eyes, we see where we came from. Through their stories, we learn about the lives, traditions, challenges, and love that shaped us. Their wisdom guides us, their laughter comforts us, and their memories become treasured pieces of our own stories.

At Reflections, we have the privilege of supporting older adults and their families every day. We understand that care is about more than meeting someone’s needs—it is about honoring the life they have lived, listening to the stories they want to share, and helping them remain connected to the people and moments that matter most.

Today, we celebrate all grandparents and grandparent figures—the storytellers, teachers, protectors, memory-makers, and steady sources of unconditional love.
May we continue to see them, hear them, honor them, and treasure every moment we are fortunate enough to share.

Happy Grandparents Day! 💛

Where compassion leads and care follows.

08/21/2026

💙 Today is National Senior Citizens Day — but at Reflections, we celebrate our seniors every day! 💙

Here’s a question for you… what exactly makes someone a “senior citizen”? 🤔
Is it 55? 60? 65? 70? Or is age really just a number?

We’d love to hear your thoughts! At what age do YOU think someone officially becomes a senior citizen? Drop your answer in the comments below. 👇

For us, this day is less about a number and more about celebrating the incredible people who have spent a lifetime teaching us, guiding us, building our communities, raising families, sharing wisdom, and creating the stories and traditions that shape who we are today.

One of the greatest privileges of the work we do is helping older adults age gracefully, remain as independent as possible, and be proactive about what they want the next chapter of their lives to look like. Aging doesn’t have to mean waiting for a crisis. It can mean planning ahead, making informed choices, staying connected, and continuing to live life on your own terms.

We are incredibly appreciative of every senior and family who allows us to be part of that journey. We learn from our clients every single day — and we hope we never stop listening to what they have to teach us. ❤️

So, tell us: What age makes you a “senior citizen” — and what is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received from an older adult?

Where compassion leads and care follows.