Respite Care for Caregivers

Respite care gives caregivers a break from taking care of an elderly parent. Research has shown that getting relief from caregiving has a positive effect on the health of the caregiver. In fact, respite care is the most frequently requested service from people who are caring for elderly parents at home. If you are looking for respite care, here are some informational articles that can help.

Articles About Respite Care

Long-Distance Caregiving: How to Help From Far Away
If your elderly parents do not live close by, you may be concerned for their care. Here is some advice to make caregiving from a distance more manageable, so that you and your aging parents know that they will always be cared for and safe.
Finding Care for Your Loved One While You’re on Vacation
Respite care gives caregivers peace of mind to vacation or take time to recharge. Home health care services or short term assisted living may be an option.
Where to Find Respite Resources for Caregivers
Here are some resources that caregivers can turn to for respite services when caring for an elderly relative.
What is Long-Term Care Insurance?
Long-term care insurance policies cover the cost of assisted living, nursing homes, home health care and other services related to long-term health care.

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Q&A with the Experts on Respite Care

How do I prove to siblings that I need some time off from caregiving?
Ohhh, so sorry you are feeling so burned out and it sounds like unappreciated too! You know, I have never seen an official "Required Respite Time" statistic because of course there are so many factors and it’s very individual, but I would...

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