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Develop a Respite Plan

After you know the basics on respite care, it's time to develop a plan. Here are some tips on how to do so. More

Article | April 3, 2013

Respite Care: A Break for the Caregiver

It's important to occasionally take respite from your caregiving responsibilities. Whether it's a few hours or a week vacation, taking a break could... More

Article | April 3, 2013

Long-term Care Insurance Protections for Bay State Consumers

...State House results in stronger consumer protections and standards for long-term care insurance More

Article | October 31, 2012

The State of Measurement of Respite Care

Respite care addresses one of the most pressing needs of family caregivers— temporary relief from caregiving tasks. It is the service strategy most commonly offered... More

Article | July 20, 2012

Assisted Living and Residential Care in the States in 2010

...older adults who cannot live alone, but do not require the skilled care provided by nursing homes. In 2010, states reported a total of 51... More

Article | July 20, 2012

Caregivers: Take Care of Yourself First

...seminars around the state to teach caregivers how to make sure they care for themselves as well. Woman walks cross country to heighten caregiver awareness More

Article | May 24, 2012

Respite Care Services Face Cutback

...s proposal to cut 30 percent from the budget that pays for respite services for caregivers More

Article | December 30, 2011

Volunteer to Provide Respite Care in Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County’s Legacy Corps, its caregiver respite program, is being suspended because of budget cuts. But you can help More

Article | December 7, 2011

Supermodel Cares for All

Supermodel Cares for All, Brooke Shields Cares for Ailing Mom, My Gene... - AARP AARP Home » Personal Growth » Life Stories » Supermodel Cares for All My Generation... More

Article | November 17, 2011

Medicare Coverage for Hospice Care

My father is terminally ill, and we are considering hospice care for his remaining weeks or months. I’ve heard that Medicare has a hospice... More

Article | June 28, 2010