Respite means "time off." Every caregiver needs time off. Respite through substitute care can be provided on a regular basis, such as three days a week, or can be scheduled in advance when needed for ...

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A new Medicare program covering services for at-home nursing care for dementia patients has received the green light to expand nationwide following a yearlong pilot program. It’s a first for Medicare, ...

Family caregivers often don’t get enough time for themselves — an unfortunate reality that can lead to burnout, depression and physical illness. With some 40 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., ...

Program leaders are trying to spread the word about Respite Care to an aging population in the Historic Triangle and beyond.