RESPITE
Respite can give temporary relief for you and your caregiver from the everyday stresses of life. This can be in-home or out-of-home, temporary or non-medical care. Most respite programs offer services to families on a sliding fee scale with hourly and/or daily rates. Respite services can range from a few hours of care up to three months of care, depending on the needs of your families and the type of respite program model available in your community.
You can look into receiving Personal Assistance Services. Some people use PAS to carry out activities of daily living. Depending on the individual, such activities might include getting up and ready for work, bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning or running errands.
“Just as no two faces are alike, so are no two minds alike.”
Benefits
Respite care does apply for adults with disabilities and can have various benefits:
- Reduce stress and help maintain family relations by building time to rejuvenate
- Contribute to good physical and emotional health and allow individuals to remain in the home while receiving needed care
- Help families through periods of crisis and adjustment
