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Respite includes any service which lets caregivers take a
break from caring for a brain-impaired adult. Types of respite include
having someone come into the home so that the caregiver can relax or run
errands; providing out-of-home respite through adult day programs for the
impaired relative; and/or extending overnight respite opportunities
(in-home or out-of-home) so that the caregiver can extend relief.
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Respite Care
Explained (from Caring Matters)
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Respite care is a care arrangement that is different from
the day-to-day situation. Respite care can mean a change in either the
care setting or the people who provide care services.
Respite gives a break, both to the person receiving care
and person(s) providing support, in a home care or community care
setting.
Respite care can be arranged by the social services or
social work department, the health care service provider, or family and
friends.
Either the person providing or receiving care may be able
to go to another place. The person receiving care may find it stimulating
to go somewhere else. Or, the person providing care may enjoy staying in
another place.
Respite can take place for weeks, weekends, or at
nighttimes. Respite arrangements vary according to personal needs and
local policy.
Respite care may be provided in either a local care home
or in another county. Respite care can be used so that people can enjoy
being with people who cannot visit often. Respite can give someone a
totally different landscape to home.
The social services department or health care provider may
pay for all or some of the respite care costs. Or, you or your husband or
wife may need to pay some or all of the costs. This break is a benefit to
all people involved in the care environment. Consider the needs and
wishes of everyone when making arrangements.
Carers and people receiving care can receive vouchers for
short term respite breaks. Local authorities can provide vouchers.
Respite vouchers provide more freedom to choose when and where to take a
break.
Tell the care manager a couple of months before respite is
needed. This is especially important for when respite is planned to last
longer than a week.
Content taken from Caring Matters web site. Copyright ©
2002 - 2003 Ruth Windsor. All rights reserved.
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Each caregiver who becomes a client
of the Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center is assigned to and assisted by
one of our staff’s Family Consultants. Our Family Consultants are
highly trained professionals who provide caregivers a range of services
which may include:
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Emotional Support
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Coordination of respite care
services from either a contracted outside in-home care company or an
in-home care worker selected by the caregiver
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Coordination of a legal
consultation from a qualified attorney
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Coordination of counseling services
from a qualified mental-health professional
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Referrals to pertinent local
resources, caregiver support groups, and workshops and trainings for
caregivers.
Legal
and Financial Consultation
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Caregivers are eligible to receive legal advice and
counseling from an attorney regarding long-term care planning, estate
planning, power of attorney, and community property laws.
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About
Our Counseling Services
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Caregivers are eligible to receive emotional support from
a trained mental health professional to assist them in problem-solving
and coping with issues related to caregiving for a brain-impaired adult.
Caregivers are invited participate in a range of support
groups specifically designed to meet the needs of caregivers.
Support groups meet on a regular basis and provide caregivers a safe
place to share experiences and reduce their sense of isolation.
There is a
list of ongoing support groups in our Resources section.
The Family Caregiver Alliance also offers several online support groups.
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Caregivers are welcome participate in an array of
educational events and training opportunities offered by the Del Mar
Caregiver Resource Center. These caregiver-specific workshops cover
topics including stress reduction, self-care, understanding dementia,
working with someone with a mental impairment, and other related issues.
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