Caregiver Assistance Program (CAP)
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A government program that assists eligible individuals to remain at home by helping pay for home and community based services, including:
- Respite
- In home care
- Home delivered meals
- Transportation
- Caregiver training
- Adult day care
- Home adaptations
Website:
http://www.nj.gov/njhealthlink/programdetails/cap.html?pageid=caregiver
Phone:
(800) 792-8820
or Toll Free Nationwide:
(877) 222-3737
Caregiver Eligibility:
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Care Recipient Eligibility:
Multiple requirements:
- Adult age 65 and older or 18 and older with any disability
- Low income (Medicaid eligible)
- Require nursing level of care
Education and Events Calendar
Smart PatientsCAREGIVER STORIES
My mother-in-law and sister-in-law have been with us since July. Mom is 92, uses a walker, and is mentally sharp. My sister-in-law is in her 50s, overweight, has bad knees, and rheumatoid arthritis.
