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Caregiving can be demanding not only for those providing care but also for those receiving it. The continuous strn of caring for someone else can test even the most resilient person's urance, which is why it's crucial for caregivers to take breaks and seek help when necessary. Respite care offers temporary relief to primary caregivers, allowing them time to rest, travel, or engage with family and fris.
What Is Respite Care?
Respite care involves short-term assistance provided by individuals such as family members, fris, volunteers, professionals, or combinations thereof. To locate respite services in your area, visit the ARCH National Respite Locator Service. This tool helps you find local respite resources including state-funded programs, adult day care centers, and veteran services.
Costs of Respite Care
The cost of respite care varies widely deping on the source. If family members, fris, or volunteers offer assistance, there may be no associated costs. Professional services charge hourly rates or based on days or weeks of service provided. Medicare covers most costs for up to five consecutive days of hospice-respite care in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities. Medicd may also provide financial support.
Most private health insurance plans do not cover respite care expenses. Some long-term care insurance policies may include coverage under certn circumstances. Regardless, it's crucial to pay any uncovered costs.
Assisting Those Who Provide Respite Care
Some caregivers might feel hesitant when seeking help due to concerns about being a burden or feeling uncomfortable expressing their needs. However, many recognize they did too much on their own and later regret not asking for more support from family and fris. Here are some strategies to make it easier:
Ask for small tasks at first, which may reduce the initial anxiety.
S messages, whether via text or eml, instead of face-to-face conversations if you feel uncomfortable.
Consider a person's skills and interests when deciding how they can contribute effectively.
Use our Worksheet: Coordinating Caregiving Responsibilities PDF, 161K to divide tasks among different people.
When refusing offers of help may be necessary. However, some individuals might decline your request initially. It is important not to take it personally if this occurs.
Helping Primary Caregivers
The primary caregiver typically assumes most dly responsibilities for caring for another person. You can ease their burden by providing occasional respite care, although they might hesitate to accept breaks. Here's how you could offer support:
Stay with the older individual once a week, for example, so the primary caregiver can have personal time.
Arrange regular respite care through volunteer services, in-home des, or adult day programs.
If you live far away, travel to stay with the older person for a few days when they need a break.
For More Information on Respite Care
Eldercare Locator
800-677-1116
https:eldercare.acl.gov
Medicd
877-267-2323
866-226-1819 TTY
Medicare
800-633-4227 1-800-MEDICARE
877-486-2048 TTY
www.medicare.gov
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
703-256-2084
www.archrespite.org
Well Spouse Association
800-838-0879
www.wellspouse.org
This content is provided by the National Institute on Aging NIA at the National Institutes of Health. NIA scientists and experts review this information for accuracy and currency.
Updated: October 12, 2023
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