Respite Care and Home Assistance

There are a number of respite care options for families in need of extra support.

Resources shows that 50% of patients older than 65 years of age have three or more medical conditions. Prioritizing conditions is an important part of balancing care of the elderly. A focus should be on preservation of independence and function.

Support is available from:

• Home Health Aides

• Medical Adult Day Programs

• Social Adult Day Care

• Respite Care

• Companionship Support (they do not provide nursing care)

• Assisted Living Facilities

Adult Day Centers Offer CAREGIVERS:

• Respite and relief from the responsibility of 24-hour caregiving
• An opportunity for caregivers to remain employed
• A cost effective alternative to institutional placement
• Reassurance that a loved one is safe throughout the day

Adult Day Centers Offer PARTICIPANTS:

• A chance to get out into the community to remain active
• An opportunity to enhance their quality of life through
  socialization and recreational programs
• Avenues to prevent isolation and boredom

Respite Care and Home Assistance Resources

Home Health Resources: