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 may receive traditional agency care options or caregivers can hire someone of their choice to provide care. The program subsidizes these costs up to $7,500 per year, depending on available funding and the applicant’s level of need as determined by the care manager. This program is a joint partnership between the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, the Area Agencies on Aging, and the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services - Bureau of Aging.
For more information on the CT Statewide Respite Program, call 1-800-994-9422 to be directed to your nearest Area Agency on Aging or 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
For more information on Alzheimer's Disease, as well as counseling and support groups:
- Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Phone: 1-800-272-3900 or 860-828-2828.
- The National Alzheimer’s Association has free tools for caregivers available 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. It offers an integrated network of information specialists and clinicians who can provide you with free consultation and support by phone or online. A senior housing finder, group calendars, message boards and other free online tools are accessible on their website or call the 24-hour helpline:
1-800-272-3900 . - The National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
- The National Institute on Aging’s Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center