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Respite care for family caregivers in West Virginia

Yes. In West Virginia, family caregivers can get respite through one program on record: FAIR (Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite).

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Respite program

FAIR (Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite)

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Who qualifies

Family caregivers of a person with a written diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The program is available in every county of West Virginia and gives the caregiver a regular break while the person gets one-on-one attention and individualized activities.

The fee depends on the income of the person with dementia.

Source: FAIR (Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite) (West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services)Checked

Hours limit

Up to sixteen hours of respite per week, based on need and the availability of hours and trained staff.

Source: FAIR (Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite) (West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services)Checked

How to apply

FAIR (Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite)

How to apply

Call your county aging provider, or contact the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services.

Source: FAIR (Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite) (West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services)Checked

Phone

(304) 558-3317 or (877) 987-3646

West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services.

Source: FAIR (Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite) (West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services)Checked

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