Caregiving is meaningful work—but it’s also exhausting. Whether you need a few hours to rest, a weekend to recharge, or assistance during travel or emergencies, respite care provides temporary support, allowing you to take a well-deserved break.

What Is Respite Care?

Respite care offers short-term care for an aging adult, giving their regular caregiver time away. It can happen in the home, at a senior center, or in a residential care setting. Services range from a few hours of help to overnight stays or longer-term coverage while you’re away.

When to Consider Respite Care

• You’re feeling burned out or emotionally drained
• You need time to manage your health or other responsibilities
• You’re planning travel and need coverage for your loved one
• Your parent or spouse is receiving hospice care, and you need a break
• You need backup care due to an emergency or illness

Types of Respite Care

• In-Home Respite: A trained caregiver comes to your home to help with personal care, companionship, and supervision
• Adult Day Programs: Provide daytime care, meals, and activities in a group setting
• Residential Respite Stays: Short-term stays at an assisted living or skilled nursing facility

Benefits of Respite Care

• Prevent caregiver burnout
• Maintain your own physical and mental well-being
• Ensure your loved one is safe and cared for
• Improve relationships through healthy boundaries and rest

Who Pays for Respite Care?

• Medicare Hospice Benefit: Covers in-home or inpatient respite for families of individuals receiving hospice
• Veterans Benefits and Medicaid Waivers: May help cover certain types of respite
• Private Pay or Long-Term Care Insurance: May offer reimbursement depending on policy

Need to Schedule Respite Care or Explore Your Options?

LumaLink helps you find licensed respite care providers, understand coverage, and build a care plan that includes regular breaks.

Chat with Luma now via voice call or text chat to:

• Explore local respite care options
• Get help understanding insurance coverage
• Create a plan for when you need time away

Taking a break isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Chat with Luma today.

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