CVAA - Services
Caregiver Support
Taking care of yourself...so you can take
care of your loved one.
CVAA is committed to support for caregivers through
a growing number of programs.
Dementia Respite Grant Program
For caregivers of individuals with dementia, CVAA
offers the Dementia Respite Grant Program.
This program provides funds to caregivers enabling them to have a period of rest or relief from their caregiving responsibilities. This respite time for the caregiver may mean having the person with dementia attend an adult day program or it might be a chance for the caregiver to go to a movie. A wide variety of respite options is available.
Any family member is eligible to apply, be it a spouse or other unpaid primary caregiver providing daily care in the home for a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another memory disorder.
Financial eligibility is based on the income of the person with dementia.
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)
This federally funded program was established to support caregivers of elders. NFCSP also supports seniors who are the primary caregivers for family members under the age of 18. CVAA primairly uses this program to provide information to caregivers about available services and to connect caregivers to community programs and services.
To learn more about Caregiver Support or to find caregivers in your area, call
our Senior HelpLine 1-800-642-5119 or email us at info@cvaa.org.
Vermont Resources:
Local Caregiver Events & Support Groups - Fall 2009
Vermont Direct Care Registry
Committee of Vermont Elders Caregivers Page
Alzheimer's Association - Vermont Chapter
Other web sites that might prove helpful to
those interested in caregiver support include:
Caregivers - Information from MedlinePlus
Caregiver/Mayo Clinic
Family Caregiver Alliance
Caregiver Newsletter
National Institute on Aging
National Alliance for Caregiving
Caregiver Resource Directory - Information from Beth Israel Medical Center
Agingcare - Online community for Caregivers
Eldercare Locator
Caring.com
Senior HelpLine: (800) 642-5119 (Voice/TTY)
Read our Senior HelpLine Bulletins!
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