The purpose of the Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program is to provide, within available appropriations, the following:
- (1) Respite care services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease residing in the community in order to relieve some of the stress experienced by caregivers caused by the responsibility of daily caregiving;
- (2) Supportive services to relieve caregivers in order to prevent premature institutionalization of an individual with Alzheimer's disease; and
- (3) New services, or expand available services, for eligible individuals with Alzheimer's disease residing in the community.
(Adopted effective March 11, 1999; Amended July 2, 2012)