When you’re a dedicated family caregiver to a loved one, you give all of yourself to care for them. Your selfless love and support makes a difference to your family member’s life, but it can be hard to maintain this pace without breaks. You may be wondering how you can afford respite care for your loved one and stay on budget. Fortunately, Medicare pays for respite care in certain situations. Alternative payment options include Medicaid, veterans benefits, and long-term care insurance.
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
Respite care provides temporary relief to a primary caregiver. It gives a caregiver a much-deserved break from providing care for their loved one. Respite care can be offered in hourly increments or for days at a time, and it can occur at home or at a care facility.
Caregivers can use respite care to:
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
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