DEMENTIA RESPITE AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM | NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

481 Summer Street, Suite 101, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

Eligibility

Income Guidelines Apply; Any family member, spouse, or other unpaid primary caregiver providing day-to-day care in the home for a senior or other person diagnosed with dementia disorder

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm

(802) 473-4998

Fax

(802) 748-5182

Voice

(800) 642-5119

Voice - Toll-Free | Helpline

https://www.nekcouncil.org/nek-council-on-aging-family-caregiver-support

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone

Service area

Caledonia County, Vermont
Essex County, Vermont

Description

Assists caregivers in accessing supportive services and programs for which they may be eligible. Caregivers may apply for small grants from the Dementia Respite Program enabling them to have a period of respite from their caregiving responsibilities. Support services may also include coordination of support groups, caregiver trainings, and self-care informational bulletins and newsletters.

Last Assured

01/31/2025

What's Here

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups Family Caregiver Subsidies Respite Care Subsidies

Providing organization

NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging is a non-profit senior services organization that plans, develops and coordinates comprehensive services for older adults in support of their independence, self choice, and well being in Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex Counties. Services include, but are not limited to, information and referral assistance, case/care management, nutrition services, healthy living programs, health insurance counseling, hoarding issues, and support for caregivers.