Caregiving can be challenging even for the most resilient person. It’s important to ask for help and take a break when you feel overwhelmed. Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. It gives you time to rest, travel, or spend time with family and friends. Respite care can last from a few hours to several […]
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Caregiving can be challenging for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers, giving them time to rest, travel, or spend time with other family and friends. Respite care provided by a friend, relative, or volunteer may have no associated costs. Professional services charge by the hour,
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People with dementia need more care as their symptoms get worse over time. Problems with memory, thinking, and behavior often present challenges for people with dementia, along with their family members and caregivers. There are support systems, resources, and services available to help people in any stage of the disease. This type of help can
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Caregiving can be challenging for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers, giving them time to rest, travel, or spend time with other family and friends. Respite care provided by a friend, relative, or volunteer may have no associated costs. Professional services charge by the hour,
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What are Adult Day Services? (ADS) ADS’s are community-based programs designed to support adults with physical and/or cognitive limitations who may need supervised care in a safe place outside the home. ADS’s also can provide support services to older adults who want to avoid the risks of social isolation and loneliness. ADS’s as well may
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