RESPITE Across the Lifespan

Getting A Deserved Break from Caregiving

WHAT IS RESPITE?

Respite is the planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with special needs in order to provide temporary relief to family caregivers who are caring for that child or adult regardless of special need. (ARCH definition)

Respite is achieved when a caregiver allows others to temporarily take over completely some part or aspect of the caregiver’s role.  (NV definition)

Learn about Respite Options

The love and care provided by families is the foundation of all societies.  However, families cannot sustain their efforts to care for a loved one by themselves without a break, They need to look to others for support and accept the help others can provide.  Learn about the ways respite can be created.  (link to pdf doc ABCs of Respite: A Consumer’s Guide for Family Caregivers, 13 pages – from ARCH website)