Deadline: 6/26/2019

Amount: $10,000 each

Website: http://www.brookdalefoundation.net/Respite/respiteprogram.html

Description:

The purpose of this program is to foster the development of high-quality, cost-effective, dementia-specific group respite or specialized early memory loss (EML) programs. Funding will support service providers that plan to provide new programs for people with dementia that complement existing services, so as to help individuals remain in their communities. Programs must be open for at least one day a week for at least four hours per session (although a longer session or multiple days is preferable), and must offer people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or related dementias regularly scheduled opportunities for socialization and meaningful group activities in a supportive environment. At least one paid professional staff member and a core of trained volunteers, students, and program assistants must provide staffing for the sites.