Family caregivers understand how stressful and tiring caregiving can sometimes be. Respite care – from small breaks to all-day care – can provide much-needed opportunities for caregiver relief and rejuvenation. Respite care options range from casual, informal agreements with friends and neighbors to in-home professional services or day services at a facility. Caring.com explains the following eight ways a family caregiver can arrange respite care, including how it can help, what it costs and how to get started:
- Asking for Help from Family and Friends
- Companion Care
- Personal Care Assistants
- Adult Day Care Services
- Assisted Living Respite Care
- Caregiver Co-Ops
- Veterans Options
- Respite Locator Services
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