Dementia Respite Grant 
Respite funds up to $1000 are available to increase an unpaid family caregiver's capacity to provide care in the home to an individual with Alzheimer's or other dementia to prevent or delay admission to a nursing facility.
The person being cared for must have a physician's diagnosis of dementia, live at home within the CVCOA service area, and be a permanent resident of Vermont. He or she must not be participating in the Choices for Care, Attendant Services, PACE or Family Caregiver Respite programs. Financial elgibility: income of less than $32,490 for an individual or $43,710 for a couple if married.
Funding is to be used for respite needs to provide a break from caregiving responsibilities. This may include, but is not limited to: paying for adult day services, hiring a respite care provider, or employing homemaker services.
For more information or to apply:
contact the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.
Caregiver Resources: caregiver newsletter, workshops, support groups and websites; home care providers and the Vermont Direct Care Worker Registry (use access code 123856); adult day centers
Websites:
Vermont Alzheimer's Association
HBO's The Alzheimer's Project
New Guidelines Issued for Drivers with Dementia
How You Can Help make the difference in the lives of seniors & family caregivers - donate today! You can direct your donation to be used toward some much needed respite for a family caregiver.
Central Vermont Council on Aging
Information and Resources for Seniors
Senior Helpline 1-800-642-5119
