Look Into Respite Programs In Your Community.

Adult Day Centers can give you a regularly scheduled break. Available in many communities, these centers provide social programs and meals. Some provide transportation for adults who need supervised activities. Participants can attend 1 or 2 days a week, or even daily, depending on the individual program. Overnight respite stays may be possible. Some nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living communities offer overnight stays for up to two weeks at a time. If the person you care for can’t attend a day center, respite care in the home may be available from trained aides.