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Alzheimer's group asks Senate to triple dementia respite funding to help 20,000 unpaid caregivers
Summary
The Alzheimer's Association told the Senate Health & Welfare committee the state's dementia respite grant has not been raised since 2003 and urged boosting the program from $250,000 to $750,000, plus a $100,000 pilot in hard-hit counties to prevent caregiver burnout and costly nursing home placements.
Jordon, who does state government relations for the Alzheimer's Association, testified to the Senate Health & Welfare committee that Vermont needs a substantial increase in its dementia respite program to support unpaid family caregivers. "There are 20,000 unpaid caregivers caring for people with Alzheimer's or dementia in…
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