Almost Home Adult Daycare Center

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WCAAA Programs

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:51:09 +0000

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

CT Home Care Program for Elders

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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.

Asset Guidelines
State level #1	State level #2	Medicaid/Waiver level #3
(s) $29,862	(s) $29,862	(s) $1,600
(c) $30,492	(c) $30,492	(c) $3,200 if *both* are clients $21,928 if *one* is client
no income limit	no income limit	income limit
possible fee for high income	possible fee for high income	spousal assessment needed.

Special Bulletin

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:49:26 +0000

Respite Care Funds still available for Qualifying Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia. We are looking for new clients who are waiting to qualify for the CT Home Care Program for Elders as well as anyone else needing respite services.

Call Mary Ellen Girard at the WCAAA Office at 800/994-9422 for more information.