Total Living Choices: Respite care

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Respite Care - Need a Break Being the Caregiver?

Those who take care of a senior for many hours each day need a break every now and then. Respite care describes the various options of care available to a senior that allow a break for the caregiver.

The following kinds of services provide respite care. Check those which interest you, then press the continue button at the bottom of the listing to receive further information.

	Adult Day Care Centers: Open in the middle part of the day providing a hot lunch as well as social and recreational activities. Staffed by physical therapists, social workers, and nurses, the centers provide some medical and personal care.
	Home Health Agencies: Provide a home health aide or homemaker who can assist with in-home medical or non-medical duties relieving the strain placed on the caregiver.
	Skilled Nursing Facilities For short amounts of time only this is an option for a patient who needs ongoing medical care.
	Senior Centers: Centers open during the day offering socialization, recreational activities, outings, classes, exercise, volunteer opportunities and lunch.
	Local Caregiver Support Groups: Join others like yourself who are experience similar feelings and experiences related to caring for an older person either full or part-time.