Respite program
Family Caregiver Support Program
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- Who qualifies
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Non-paid caregivers or adult family members, 18 or older, who care for someone 60 or older or for anyone living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Grandparents and other relatives 55 or older caring for a child under 18, or for an adult with a disability age 18 to 59, also qualify. The program is free.
A Caregiver Specialist can arrange temporary relief from your caregiving so you can rest, along with referrals, one-on-one advice, support groups, training and a care plan.
Source: Family Caregiver Support Program (Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence)Checked