Community-Based Dementia Care

Community-based adult day programs provide daily care and social connection for older adults living with cognitive impairment and dementia. These services can be an important part of an overall care plan for those living with dementia as they provide daily connection opportunities as well as relief for caregivers. Respite care provides a break for caregivers to allow them to take time to attend to personal matters, while also providing a safe, caring environment for their loved ones to remain cared for during this time. There may be short term or limited respite care available through the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) including grants to support caregivers. The best way to learn about these programs is to connect with the DACL or your local lead agency. Lastly, respite care options exist through many private agencies.基于社区的成人日间照料项目（Community-based adult day programs）为患有认知障碍与痴呆症的老年人提供日常照料与社交联结服务。此类服务可作为痴呆患者整体照护方案的重要组成部分，既能为患者提供日常社交互动机会，也可为照护者纾解照护压力。喘息照护（respite care）可为照护者留出休整时段，使其得以处理个人事务，同时也能为其至亲在这段期间提供安全且充满关怀的照料环境。老龄化与社区生活部（Department of Aging and Community Living, DACL）可提供短期或有限时长的喘息照护服务，其中包括面向照护者的资助项目。了解此类项目的最佳途径是联系老龄化与社区生活部，或是您当地的牵头服务机构。此外，众多私营机构也可提供喘息照护服务选项。