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Program: Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program: Alzheimer's/Other Dementia

Agency: ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - CONNECTICUT CHAPTER


Resource Number: 17342084
Description
Respite Care Program is funded by the State Department on Aging and is operated in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association Chapters of Connecticut and the Connecticut Area Agencies on Aging. Eligible families may apply for daytime or overnight respite care services including but not limited to: Adult day care, home health aide, homemaker/companion, skilled nursing care, self-directed care, Cognitive Training, or short term nursing home placement. Contact the Area Agencies on Aging for an application at 1-800-994-9422.


Program Phones:
800-272-3900Toll Free
24 hour Helpline

Main Contact
Laura Hoffman
Executive Director


Location information
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - CONNECTICUT CHAPTER  
Location: 10 Executive Drive, Suite 202
Farmington, CT 06032
(Map)

Site Phones:
800-272-3900Toll Free
24 hour Helpline
860-406-3040Voice
860-571-8613Fax

Hours of operation
Site Hours:
M-F: 9am-4pm

Site Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
09:00am
04:00pm
Tue
09:00am
04:00pm
Wed
09:00am
04:00pm
Thu
09:00am
04:00pm
Fri
09:00am
04:00pm



Program Delivery
Eligibility: The applicant or authorized agent must provide a Physician's statement declaring that the patient has Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder such as: Multi-Infarct dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Huntington's disease, Pick's disease or Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. The applicant cannot be receiving services under the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), must have an income of no more than $46,897 per year and liquid assets of $124,679 or less. The program may pay for up to $7,500 in respite care services per family per year, based upon the Care Manager's discretion.
Application Process: Must complete application form; Contact local Area Agency on Aging for application
Program Fees: 20% copayment of the cost of services; Waiver possible in case of financial hardship
Documents Required: Physician's statement verifying diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder
Defined coverage area(s), for the Program offered at selected Site:
CT -Statewide


Custom fields
FeesFee varies
Walk Ins AcceptedNo
Categorized as:
Family Caregiver Subsidies
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adult Out of Home Respite Care


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Agency Background

Programs at ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

Advocacy
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
Chapter Support Groups
Connecticut Chapter Alzheimer's Respite Program
Donate-a-Car Program
Early Stage/Younger Onset Couples Group
Education Classes and Caregiver Courses
Trial Match
Volunteer Services

Tax Status: None or unknown
Legal Status: Nonprofit - Incorporated
Funding: Community Health Charities Member Agency;