This cooperative agreement funds state programs to expand dementia-specific respite services for unpaid family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The program supports respite care delivery through the National Aging Services Network, aiming to reduce caregiver burden and delay institutionalization. Grants require coordination between State Units on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging and must include independent third-party program evaluation.
Eligible applicants are state governments. The program targets unpaid family caregivers of people with probable Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, including younger-onset dementia cases under age 60.
