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.
Topics:
N/A
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Aging/Older Adults
Sources:
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
Programs/Initiatives:
Respite
States:
Keywords:
Long-Term Care
family caregiving; History of the National Respite Guidelines; respite care models; respite care providers
Contact
Jill Kagan
jbkagan@verizon.net
Phone:
703-256-2084
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53093