How do I get respite support as a caregiver?

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The Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program helps stressed caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias. It offers:

  • Helpful information
  • Support for caregivers
  • Help with developing care plans
  • Services for those with Alzheimer's or related dementias

Clients have options to receive care:

  • Traditional agency care options; or
  • Hiring someone of their choice to provide care.

The program pays these costs up to $7,500 per year, depending on available funding and the level of need as determined by the care manager. 

This program is a partnership between the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, the Area Agencies on Aging, and Connecticut Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Aging.   

 

Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Brochure

 

For more information on the CT Statewide Respite Program, call 1-800-994-9422 to be directed to your nearest Area Agency on Aging.

You can also contact a local care manager directly:
 
Robin Brewer
Senior Resources (Eastern CT)
860-887-3561
 
Susan Shultz
Agency on Aging of South Central CT
203-785-8533
 
Lisa Kelleher
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging
203-333-9288   
 
Gina Greene
Western CT Area Agency on Aging
203-757-5449

Lee Morgan
North Central CT Area Agency on Aging
860-724-6443

 

If you have any questions concerning this program or related services, feel free to contact Jodi Brazal at 860-424-5286 or email: Jodi.Brazal@ct.gov.

 

For more information on Alzheimer's Disease, as well as counseling and support groups:

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