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CRIS Program - Alzheimer's Support Program
 
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Title Alzheimer's Support Program
Agency Division of Aging and Adult Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Service Operations
Web http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging
Description The mission of the Alzheimer's Support Program is to provide outreach, information and referral, training, and supportive services to individuals and families living with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Through dementia-specific education and community support, the program aims to strengthen family capacity to provide quality long term care in the home. In addition, consultation, technical assistance, and research support is provided to aging and adult services staff to enable them to develop, implement, and manage community-based programs and services that support dementia families and professionals throughout the state.
Grantee Eligibility Duke Aging Center Family Support Program and the two State Alzheimer's Association Chapters: 1) Eastern North Carolina and 2) Western Carolina.
Fund 14411-1210
State $200,000.00
Federal Federal Amount not specified
Other Other Amount not specified
Funding Year 2008
Keywords aging and the aged,  Alzheimer's disease,  health education,  family support,  caregivers
Assistance None