Home health services: These agencies provide home health aides and nurses for short-term care if your loved one is acutely ill. Some agencies provide short-term respite care.
Adult day care: These programs offer a place for seniors to socialize, engage in a variety of activities, and receive needed medical care and other services.
Nursing homes or assisted-living facilities: These institutions sometimes offer short-term respite stays to provide caregivers a break from their responsibilities.
Private care aides: These are professionals who specialize in assessing current needs and coordinating care and services.
Caregiver support services: These include support groups and other programs that can help caregivers recharge their batteries, meet others coping with similar issues, find more information, and locate additional resources.
Agency on aging: Contact your local agency on aging or your local chapter of the AARP for services (such as adult day-care services, caregiver support groups, and respite care) that are available in your area.
National organizations: Look in a phone directory or search online for local agencies or chapters of national organizations that are dedicated to assisting people with Alzheimer's disease. Such organizations can provide resources and information about subjects including respite care and support groups.
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