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Medicare offers help for caregivers of dementia patients but getting the word out has not been easy. People who work in ...

PLEASANTON — Three hours of alone time can mean more to Pauline Linnell than a week at a luxury resort. “It’s so great to have three hours to yourself, catch up with your husband, have a cup of tea ...

Caring for a family member who has chronic health problems or special needs can be an around-the-clock job and it can be tiresome. The Respite Care Program is a component of the Army Community Service ...

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing "988," or the Crisis Text Line by texting "HOME" to 741741. Aimee Quicke has ...

Learn about assisted living facilities. According to AARP, more than 53 million adults in the United States provide unpaid care to someone over the age of 50. Long-term caregiving comes with a fairly ...

Parents of autistic children in the N.W.T. say a lack of respite workers leaves families struggling to access approved ...

Lisa Hansen, director of Hope Respite Care, speaks about a board used to track client progress at the N Street facility in Merced on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. The home, which opened in 2014, serves as ...

The Home Personal Care service under MOH’s AIC will be enhanced in 2026 to offer longer service hours and after-hours care.

Watching a loved one go through an illness or injury can be difficult, and it can be especially hard to serve as a caregiver when the person requires frequent or even constant assistance. For ...

We cover how to discuss respite care with someone with dementia, deciding on the right type of replacement care and how to get a care needs assessment. This page is suitable for people living in ...