Respite Care

Description	Respite provides a break for caregivers, such as family members, who take care of an older person, an adult with a physical disability, or a person with dementia. The service can be regularly-scheduled (for example, once a week) or can be given from time to time, as needed by the caregiver. Respite is provided in the home of the care recipient or caregiver.
Eligibility	To be eligible for respite, a care recipient must be a Delaware resident in need who is either: aged 60+; aged 18+ with a physical disability; or any age with dementia.
Availability	Statewide
Info or Enrollment	Contact the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) by phone or email.
More Resources	Guide to Services for Older Delawareans and Persons with Disabilities Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center Service Provider Search
Related Links	On this website: Adult Day Services Lifespan Respite Caregiver Information and Support Caregiver Links On other sites: ARCH National Respite Network Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center Alzheimer's Association Camp Fairlee - Respite Programs

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