Family Caregiver Respite Grant
Respite funds up to $500 per family can be used to assist families to continue providing care in the home to prevent or delay admission to a nursing care facility as long as possible.
Respite funds may be used to:
• Pay for adult day care
• Hire a respite care provider
• Pay for homemaker/chore services
Call the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119 to apply.
Caregiver Resources: caregiver newsletter, workshops, support groups and websites; home care providers; adult day centers
Other organizations offering respite grants:
ALS Association, Northern New England Chapter:
1-866-257-6663 (toll free)
American Parkinson Disease Association, Vermont Chapter: 1-888-763-3366 (toll free)
