“To the world you may be just be one person, but to one person may be their world.” – Josephine Billings
You cannot take care of the ones you love if you don’t take care of yourself.
For those in the Farmington Valley and Southeastern Litchfield County, Care for Caregivers has a support group that meets monthly. The group leader is nationally accredited caregiver trainer specializing in care for those with dementia. Click here for more information
Other Support Groups
The Alzheimer’s Association has a list of support groups in Connecticut.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups in Connecticut
Adult Day Services
Caring for a loved one can be time consuming. It is particularly difficult when a caregiver works or has other responsibilities. Adult Day Services can provide a safe and socially stimulating environment for your loved one.
The Connecticut Care Planning Council has a list of Adult Day Service by town.
List of Connecticut Adult Day Services by Town
About the National Care Planning Council
Respite Care
Respite Care provides a break for caregivers who are caring for loved one in a home. It comes in many forms. It can a care giver coming to the home for a few hours of days. It can also be short term in facility care.
There is a Connecticut statewide program for respite care. It is run by the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, Area Agencies on Aging, and Connecticut Aging and Disability Services.
Excellent Care, Decency and Optimal Living has information on facilities and service organizations that provide respite services. The site has contact information for all of the facilities and services they list.