Day care & respite
Building a realistic budget for day services and respite
Compare day services and respite using the hours of useful support they provide, not just their advertised price.
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Adult day services & respite
Daytime programs, breaks for caregivers, transportation, and payment options.
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- Building a realistic budget for day services and respiteCompare day services and respite using the hours of useful support they provide, not just their advertised price.
- Choosing an adult day program that fits the householdAn adult day program may help someone spend part of the day outside the home while a caregiver works or takes a break.
- PACE as an option for coordinated care in the communityPACE brings medical and social support together for eligible participants in its service area.
- Planning respite before a family caregiver needs a breakRespite means arranging temporary care so an unpaid caregiver can step away.
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Day care & respite
Choosing an adult day program that fits the household
An adult day program may help someone spend part of the day outside the home while a caregiver works or takes a break.
Read guide
Day care & respite
PACE as an option for coordinated care in the community
PACE brings medical and social support together for eligible participants in its service area.
Read guide
Day care & respite
Planning respite before a family caregiver needs a break
Respite means arranging temporary care so an unpaid caregiver can step away.
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Choose the guides that address your immediate question. Write down the information you already have, the points you still need to confirm, and who can answer each question. Keep provider quotes separate from benefit decisions so you can compare the same services.