National Respite Guidelines: Guiding Principles for Respite Models and Services

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Article Publication Date: 
7/1/2011
Summary: 
The Lifespan Respite Care Act defines respite care as “planned or emergency careprovided to a child or adult with a special need in order to provide temporary relief to the family caregiver of that child or adult.” Respite services may be provided in a variety of settings, on a temporary basis, including the family home, adult day centers, respite centers, or residential care facilities. Respite is a key component of family support & home and community-based longterm services and supports.
Article Author: 
Edgar M.S.W., Maggie; Uhl M.A., Monica
Topics: 
N/A
Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults
Sources: 
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
Programs/Initiatives: 
Respite
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
family caregiving; History of the National Respite Guidelines; respite care models; respite care providers

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