The Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program helps caregivers who feel stressed while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related condition.
The program offers:
- Helpful information
- Support for caregivers
- Help creating a care plan
- Services for people with Alzheimer's or related dementias
You can choose how you want to receive care:
- Use a home care agency, or
- Hiring someone you trust
The program can pay up to $7,500 per year. The amount depends on funding and the person’s needs. A care manager helps decide how much support you can get.
This program is run by the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, Area Agencies on Aging, and Connecticut Aging and Disability Services.
Learn More
To learn more, call 1-800-994-9422. You will be connected to the Area Agency on Aging closest to you.
Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Brochure
You can also contact a local care manager:
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: Phone: 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, contact Jodi Brazal at
More Help for Alzheimer's Caregivers
You can get more help from the Alzheimer's Association, or visit the local website at Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
Call their 24-hour helpline: 1-800-272-3900
They offer:
- Free tools for caregivers
- Help from trained specialists
- Support groups (in person and online)
- Help finding senior housing
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