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Adult Day Care: One Form of Respite for Older Adults This article talks about adult day care services.
ARCH Fact Sheet 22: Family Support Services Dramatic changes have occurred in the structure and patterns of family life in the United States over the past twenty years. For example, families have become increasingly mobile, and parents often function without help from extended family. Family support services have emerged in response to these changes. Learn about what these changes are and how it can impact you and your loved ones.
Emergency Respite: Help for Family Caregivers in Critical Times of Need Learn about emergency respite for caregivers
Fact Sheets for Family Caregivers These fact sheets are a guide for getting the respite care you deserve. By reading the one most relevant to your caregiving situation, you will have a better understanding of the resources that are available, what you can expect and how to select a high-quality service that best meets the needs of your family.
Respite for Rural Family Caregivers: Overcoming the Challenges The purpose of this fact sheet is to present a clear picture of care recipients and their caregivers who live in rural and frontier areas and to offer suggestions to assist family caregivers, respite providers and administrators, and Lifespan Respite grantees in finding or developing respite resources.
Soothing Those Jangled Nerves: Stress Management This article provides information on how to handle street,