DEMENTIA RESPITE AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

DEMENTIA RESPITE AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM | AGE WELL

875 Roosevelt Highway, Suite 210, Colchester, VT 05446

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: 8:30am-4:30pm

(802) 865-0360

Voice

(800) 642-5119

Voice - Toll-Free | Senior Helpline

(802) 865-0363

Fax

https://www.agewellvt.org/services/staying-home/caregiver-support

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone

Service area

Addison County, Vermont
Franklin County, Vermont
Grand Isle County, Vermont
Chittenden 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

09/22/2025

What's Here

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

Providing organization

AGE WELL

Age Well 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 Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle Counties, and Addison County (excluding towns of Hancock and Granville). 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.