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 The National Group Respite Program
Since 1989, the Brookdale National Group Respite Program has awarded seed grants to organizations to develop and implement social model group respite programs. These day programs have served thousands of elders with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, and their family caregivers. The goals of the program are:
  • To offer opportunities for persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia to engage in a program of meaningful social and recreational activities in a secure and supportive setting in order to maximize their cognitive and social abilities; and
  • To provide relief and support to family members and other primary caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.

Annual conferences are held for training and networking
In addition to providing respite care and enjoyable group activities, the programs offer family caregivers access to services such as counseling, support groups, information and referral, and training and education. With a nationwide network of programs providing regular respite services, and additional programs opening each year, the Program demonstrates that a cost-effective, social model of adult day services can successfully address the special needs of Alzheimer's families.

 
View Social Model Group Respite Guidelines  
Download the annual Respite Reporter Newsletter  
View Current Respite Programs  

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Announcing NEW PUBLICATIONS for Dementia Programs

Contact Information
 To receive notice of future Brookdale funding opportunities and be placed on the Respite Program mailing list, please email Evelyn Yuen with your name, address and agency affiliation.

Make the mail subject "Respite"

If you have any questions about the Respite Program, please contact Carmen Mendieta

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