Am I a caregiver?
You are a caregiver if you provide daily care that enables a frail or disabled person to live at home despite illness or disability.
What is caregiver respite?
Respite Care allows caregivers the opportunity to take a break, go to church, attend to shopping needs, or visit with friends, all the time knowing that their loved elder is being cared for.
What respite care services are available in my community?Contact Community Partners for information on respite care. Options may include:
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Trained volunteers can stay with a loved one who does not need hands on care for up to 4 hours. |
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Consumer Directed Care can provide financial assistance for a family so they can hire a respite worker themselves. |
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A Home Health Aide may be able to provide respite relief by helping with bathing and other tasks on a regular basis. Home Health Aides are available through Superior Health Community Care. |
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Adult Day Services are available in Duluth at the Benedictine Health Center. |
Contact
Linda Kinnunen in the Community Partners office for more information about
respite options, 834-8024.