October 4, 2016

What is Respite Care?

What is respite care?

According to Michelle Howell, LPN, Schmieding instructor and one of our caregiver experts, respite care is “temporary relief from caregiving for much needed rest for a caregiver. This could be a few hours to a few days, depending on what is needed.”

Respite care gives the caregiver a chance to reduce stress, build up energy and maintain balance in their lives. One great source of temporary caregiving relief is our Caregiver Directory, a list of caregivers who have been trained through our Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program. Start here to search for a caregiver in your area:

Schmieding Home Caregiver Directory

You can also visit AARP’s website for more great tips on how to Develop a Respite Plan.