Help for Virginia Caregivers

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Help for Virginia Caregivers

(Source: NewsAdvance) - The Virginia Department of Aging has awarded

the Alzheimer's Association of Central and Western Virginia $8,125 to

assist caregivers with respite care.

The money provides individual grants of $500 to families caring for

loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, through the

Association's Respite Care Fund. Grants are available to applicants

through June 30, 2008.

The fund offers financial assistance of up to $1,000 per family per

year. Recipients can use the money to pay for overnight care in a

facility, in-home help, or adult day care. To qualify the caregiver

must meet certain income requirements and be living with a person

diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

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