Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey/Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program

Innovative and Exemplary:

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey/Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program, located in Toms River, New Jersey, has provided weekly, in-home respite care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia since 2002.  A careful process matches respite volunteers with caregivers, including matches with bilingual volunteers and a program matching Veteran volunteers to Veterans with dementia, or Veteran caregivers. The matching process, along with ongoing support and training for volunteers, results in quality services, improved quality of life among caregivers, and strong relationships between volunteers and families lasting years.  Some volunteers have been with the Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program since its inception. Through all their services, the program strives to keep older individuals in their homes and communities, and promote joy and connection to decrease social isolation and loneliness. Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey/Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program is currently developing a total program replication guide to support the growth of high quality, in-home respite care services for elders with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.  Visit the Website.

Programs are reviewed every three years to assess continued status as Innovative and Exemplary. Following their review, recognition of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey Respite Care Program as Innovative and Exemplary was extended to January 1, 2026.