Full-time caregiving is an around-the-clock job, but respite care can give live-in caregivers a short-term break. Caregivers are often managing caring for a loved one with work, other family ...

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Nobody can function in any role 24/7 without a break. Yet, that’s what some family caregivers do. Taking time away from the immense responsibility of caring for a loved one seems like a luxury: hard ...

Families caring for relatives with profound learning disabilities are celebrating news of a new facility for short break ...

Medicare Part A and Medicare Advantage plans may cover respite care as part of hospice care coverage, potentially covering 95% of eligible costs for up to 5 consecutive days. The respite care must be ...

As more caregivers take on increasing responsibility, they need interventions that mitigate the negative effects of caregiving on daily life. Since her husband was diagnosed with leptomeningeal ...

Some people with dementia prefer to receive care and support in their own home. This is so they can stay in a familiar environment and maintain their daily routine. This can work well if you are ...

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing "988," or the Crisis Text Line by texting "HOME" to 741741. Aimee Quicke has ...

An organization known as Bridges of Hope is planning to open a medical respite care unit for people experiencing homelessness ...

We cover how to discuss respite care with someone with dementia, deciding on the right type of replacement care and how to get a care needs assessment. This page is suitable for people living in ...