Here is a pretty good article from the New Brunswick Home News Tribune that discusses NJ respite programs to assist caregivers in getting a little free time for themselves. Mentioned within are a woman, and her mother that are using a respite program offered by a local church in Old Bridge, NJ.
They also mention the statewide respite program administered through counties, an Alzheimer's adult day services program (along with state requirements), and options for people in Middlesex County.
It also discusses federal legislation written by NJ Rep Mike Ferguson R-7th Dist that provides $289 million over 5 years for states to develop expanded respite services.
Here are some links and numbers related to the article:
Statewide Respite Care Program (through NJEASE): (877) 222-3737; http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/respite.shtml
Caregiver NJ Resource Web site: http://www.state.nj.us/caregivernj/index.shtml
Middlesex County Department on Aging: (732) 745-3295; http://co.middlesex.nj.us/aging/index.asp
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New Brunswick Home News Tribune - New Brunswick,NJ,USA
Interfaith Network's program is one of a growing number of options to help New Jersey families caring for parents carve out some time for themselves and ...
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