Our History

Lifespan, founded in 1971, has provided services for Rochester area older adults and caregivers for 50 years. The organization has a $18 million annual budget and receives support from government, The United Way of Greater Rochester, numerous foundations, private contributors, and through service fees. Lifespan employs approximately 160 full and part-time, and we assist approximately 30,000 older adults and caregivers a year.

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Someone to Count On

The way we age is changing. With each new generation living longer than the one before, we’re given new opportunities, unknown to our parents and grandparents. And no one understands those opportunities—and the challenges that come with them—more than Lifespan. 

Whether you need guidance about eldercare, advice about Medicare, help with an elder abuse or scam situation or even assistance finding a meaningful volunteer role, our dedicated team is here to help. We provide unbiased information, guidance and education, as well as more than 30 services to help you or your loved one make the most of the years ahead. 

It’s what we’ve done for 50 years. And what we’re here to do for you.

Facts About the Organization

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  • Lifespan, founded in 1971, is a regional nonprofit.

  • We have an $18 million annual budget.

  • We receive support from the government, The United Way of Greater Rochester, and numerous foundations and private contributors, as well as through service fees.

  • We employ approximately 160 full- and part-time professionals.

  • We assist approximately 30,000 older adults and caregivers each year.

  • All of our 30 services are provided in Monroe County (Rochester, NY). Our elder abuse intervention and prevention services are provided in ten Finger Lakes counties. Our assistance for caregivers of people with dementia/Alzheimer’s is provided in nine area counties. Our financial management service is also provided in Genesee County. Lifespan is the incubator and technical assistance provider for Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams throughout New York State which work to prosecute financial exploitation.

  • Lifespan manages the NYS Coalition on Elder Abuse and the New York State Caregiving & Respite Coalition.

  • Our main office is located at 1900 S. Clinton Avenue in Brighton.

  • Lifespan's Wolk Cafe at Sibley Square is a full-service older adult center.

  • A second older adult center, the Caroline "Lily" Lobozzo Center, is located within the Maplewood YMCA on Driving Park Avenue.

  • Our Future Care Planning team is located at the Al Sigl Community of Agencies on Elmwood Avenue.