WCAAA Programs
The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging administers two programs that provide funding for family caregivers:
- The National Family Caregiver Program — for families caring for a person 60 and over;
- The Statewide Respite Care Program for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. www.alz.org
This year they are providing assistance to over 150 families in our 41-town area.
Respite care under both of these programs is intended to give a break to family members caring for someone who either lives alone but who requires regular assistance, or for those caring for someone who lives in the same household. Our families have used respite funds in a variety of ways, all of which provide a break for the caregiver:
Adult Day Care Programs
Having a parent or spouse attend an adult day program gives the family caregiver a "day off" to do errands, clean house, or just have some time alone. Day care provides stimulation for the person you care for, often relieving some boredom and depression. Day care staff also can usually do showers and hair care, which can be a real help to caregivers for whom this is becoming difficult. More information and application by going to: www.wcaaa.org
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Connecticut Home Care Program
for Elders
Guidelines for Eligibility
- 65 or older
- One to three critical needs, depending on level of program. (Bathing, Dressing, Eating / Feeding, Medications, Transferring, Toileting and Meal Preparation).
- Income eligibility - Call DSS 1(800) 445-5394
- Connecticut Community Care Inc. (CCCI) # (203) 596-4800 (Income varies depending on level needed).
Services Provided
- Adult day care: socialization out of home
- Nursing Home health aide: assist with bathing and personal care
- Homemaker: cleaning, laundry, shopping and meal assist Food service delivery
- Emergency Response System
- Companion: socialization in home
- Rehabilitative Services: PT, OT, Speech
- In Home Counseling
- Care Management of services: by CCCI Nurse or Social Worker
- Money Management: monthly bill paying / budgeting
All services are monitored and managed by a Care Manager employed by Connecticut Community Care Inc. and include monthly phone calls and visits every 6 months with client. |
