Dementia Alliance Caregiver Assistance Program

Respite is a short term break from caregiving.  It may mean getting away for a weekend, having time to get much needed medical care or even go to a family gathering.

Respite assistance is financial help to make the break possible.

The Dementia Alliance Caregiver Assistance Program  is designed to support family caregivers throughout the state by awarding up to $500 financial assistance or reimbursement during a time of need, allowing caregivers temporary relief (respite) or resources for their caregiver journey.  The program is for care partners of people diagnosed with dementia and living at home.

Step One: Before applying, have you explored other respite programs from your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) or Project C.A.R.E.? If not, contact those agencies for respite services first.

Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program
Project C.A.R.E.

Step Two: If you have already consulted with these programs, please continue on to apply for the Dementia Alliance Caregiver Assistance Program.

Eligibility:

  • A formal diagnosis of dementia (including but not limited to these diseases which cause dementia: Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Vascular, Frontotemporal degeneration and its variations).
  • The person diagnosed with dementia must be living at home.
  • Caregiver and person living with dementia must reside in the state of North Carolina. 
  • Funds received may be used to hire a Home Health Agency or private caregiver.
  • Services must start with 30 days of approval and be completed within 90 days.

Caregiver Assistance Funds are NOT:

  • An ongoing financial means for the caregivers nor the person living with dementia.
  • To pay for vacations or other caregiver expenses.
  • For those who have been approved for or are receiving Medicaid.
  • For caregivers caring for individuals living in a facility full time.

Please also be aware of the following:

  • Funding is limited to no more than one-time per year.
  • Funding is awarded on greatest need.

    If you meet all previous guidelines, please complete the application below.  You will be notified of our decision within 10 business days. If you have questions please contact DeeDee Harris at dharris@dementianc.org or 919-832-3732.

Apply here. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Our program is funded by private donors and no government funding is collected to administer this program.  Therefore, our respite vouchers are a maximum of $500 and are not designed to provide ongoing means of financial support.