Temporary care provided in the home or at another location for someone needing assistance with daily living activities to allow a break for the usual care provider.
This fact sheet from ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center provides information on options for recruiting, screening, training, utilizing, and retaining volunteers to provide respite services to caregiving families in various settings.
This fact sheet from ARCH provides respite information for adults with neurological conditions including epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, cerebrovascular disease including stroke, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s Disease, brain tumors, and TBI.
Trying to balance your work responsibilities and family caregiving can be difficult. Find out how to get support from your employer to help you balance all aspects of your life.