Respite – Self-Care for the Caregiver

The purpose of respite is to provide temporally relief or rest to unpaid family caregiver. Daily caregiving can impact caregivers and put their own health at risk.  It is vital that caregivers are offered the support they need so that they can make time for themselves.  This is where respite services can play a significant role.  Respite services can help caregivers in their journey by giving those in a caregiving role a much needed break.  This can be a supportive option that assists the caregivers, while offering social stimulation for the persons they are caring for.  While utilizing respite services, caregivers may run errands, attend a support group, visit with friends, or just take some much needed “me” time.

Respite Options to Consider:

• Group Respite (only avaiable is Pinal county):
• • Adult Day Health Care offers enriching activities and socialization for the care recipient, while allowing caregivers to take care of their own needs.
• Home and Community Based Respite:
  • Short-term care and supervision that is given in the home of the care recipient.
• CAA provides resources for various types of respite care that are available through other agencies.

Eligibility: Older adults and, sometimes, disabled younger adults are eligible.

For additional info please call CAA Central Intake.
(800) 293-9393 or (520) 836-2758.