What is the Connecticut Chapter and what do they do?
A. The Alzheimer’s Association of Connecticut is part of a network of chapters nationwide. The Alzheimer’s Association works under a structure divided into five services; Information and Referral (24/7 Helpline), Care Consultation, Education, Support Groups, and Safe Return. These five categories are known as “Core Services.” The Chapter can help families through the following services and programs: Helpline: A toll-free, multi-lingual telephone service operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week, that offers emotional support to callers and provides information about Alzheimer’s disease, chapter services and community resources. Support groups: Approximately 100 in CT provide free regular meetings for caregivers providing information and emotional support Respite care: Designed to give the caregiver relief both the chapter and CT State Respite program provide limited financial assistance to include such services as: adult day care, in-home care or short-term nursing home care. Safe Ret
