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Grant for Dementia-Specific Respite Services for Family Caregivers (ADPI)

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living (Department of Health and Human Services) seeks to expand dementia-specific respite services for unpaid family caregivers through the Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI). - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a grant for service delivery - Products/Services Requested: - Dementia-specific respite care services for unpaid family caregivers of individuals with probable Alzheimer's disease or related dementia (ADRD), including younger-onset dementia - Independent third-party evaluation of program impact - Implementation and evaluation by State Units on Aging (SUAs) in partnership with Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants are state governments, specifically State Units on Aging - Cost sharing or matching is required - Program must include an independent third-party evaluation - Focus is on service delivery, not product procurement - Delivery/Performance Location: - Program administered through the National Aging Services Network, with oversight by the Administration for Community Living

Description

This cooperative agreement under the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) aims to expand and strengthen supports for family caregivers by providing dementia-specific respite services through the National Aging Services Network. The program targets unpaid family caregivers of individuals with probable Alzheimer's disease or related dementia (ADRD), including younger-onset dementia cases under age 60. The goal is to reduce caregiver burden and delay institutionalization by offering respite relief. States will partner with Area Agencies on Aging to coordinate these services, with funds awarded to State Units on Aging for program implementation and evaluation.

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