In some cases, family, friends, or volunteers can step in to provide respite care. There are also professionals who offer these services. To find respite care programs i… See more

Respite care provided by a friend, relative, or volunteer may have no associated costs. Professional services charge by the hour or by the number of days or weeks that services ar… See more

Accepting help from others isn’t always easy. You may worry about being a burden, or you may feel uncomfortable admitting that you can’t do it all yourself. But many caregivers l… See more

A primary caregiver is the person who takes on most of the everyday responsibilities of caring for someone else. You may be able to lighten the primary caregiver’s … See more

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