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2. Many resources available through Area Agencies on Aging

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Jun 22, 2023, 04:04 PM

Jun 2023

https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx

Every state/county/town has an Area Agency on Aging. Some do a better job than others, but your friends should be able to at least get referrals for some respite care, and possibly other services if they qualify.

They can enter their zip code at the top to find their local resource, or there's an 800# to call if they're having a problem finding the right information.

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Respite care for caregivers...what advice do you have? [View all] CTyankee Jun 2023 OP

I'm so sorry. I wish I did. Easterncedar Jun 2023 #1

I told her to call assisted living facilities in our city. Ask for respite care options. CTyankee Jun 2023 #3

Many resources available through Area Agencies on Aging Hela Jun 2023 #2

I have been in search of this for myself SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2023 #4

I've also reached out to friends. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2023 #5

When he was discharged from the hospital, cyclonefence Jun 2023 #6

Respite care is tricky deRien Jun 2023 #7

When I was working for the Alzheimer's Association another lifetime ago.. Laffy Kat Jun 2023 #8