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Respite Care
 Being a caregiver, while a fulfilling role, can consume a great deal of physical, mental and emotional energy. Consequently, respite care is very important because it gives the caregiver an opportunity to create a plan of care for themselves- something a caregiver often overlooks.
Respite care simply means an interval of rest or relief. Respite care gives the caregiver, an opportunity to take a much-needed break from the daily care provided for a loved one. A period of respite may be a few hours or a few days at a time, depending on what is decided between you and the care recipient. The following links provide information on various types of respite care and support available for caregivers, as well as, articles on the importance of respite care.
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Courtesy of ALS Association
Alzheimer’s
Courtesy of Alzheimer’s Association Arthritis
Courtesy of Arthritis Foundation
Autism
Courtesy of Autism Speaks
Bone Marrow Transplant
Courtesy of Be the Match
Cancer
Courtesy of American Cancer Society
Courtesy of City of Hope
Courtesy of Colon Cancer Alliance
Courtesy of Hole in the Wall Foundation
Courtesy of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Courtesy of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Cerebral Palsy
Courtesy of United Cerebral Palsy Associations
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of America
General
Courtesy of CaringBridge
General Disabilities
Courtesy of Easter Seals
Heart
Courtesy of American Heart Association
Hospice
Courtesy of National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Huntington’s Disease
Courtesy of Huntington’s Disease Society of America
Liver
Courtesy of American Liver Foundation
Muscular Dystrophy
Courtesy of Muscular Dystrophy Association
Parkinson Disease
Courtesy of American Parkinson Disease Association
Spina Bifida
Courtesy of Spina Bifida Association of America
Spinal Cord Injuries
Courtesy of National Spinal Cord Injury Association
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