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The National Group Respite
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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.
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Annual conferences are held for training and networking |
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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
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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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