§ 2007 — Services to be provided

§ 2007. Services to be provided. The Alzheimer's Community Assistance\nProgram shall undertake the following services:\n 1. To establish and operate self-help support groups for family\nmembers of persons with Alzheimer's disease residing at home.\n 2. To provide training programs and support services for volunteers,\nfamily members, and/or home health care workers enabling them to deliver\nproper care for persons with Alzheimer's who reside at home and in the\ncommunity.\n 3. To assist in the development of day care programs and other\nsuitable respite services which will provide congregate care for persons\nwith Alzheimer's.\n 4. To recruit, train and supervise volunteers who will provide in and\nout-of-home respite care services to support family caregivers.\n 5. To work with the department to distribute educational materials\nregarding community resources and care options, including managed care\nas it becomes available for persons with Alzheimer's disease.\n 6. To undertake outreach to families with a member suffering from\nAlzheimer's to participate in counseling, education and support.\n 7. To work with the department of health to explore delivery\nmechanisms for family intervention services to delay\ninstitutionalization.\n