Respite means "time off." Every caregiver needs time off. Respite through substitute care can be provided on a regular basis, such as three days a week, or can be scheduled in advance when needed for ...

After a hospital stay, most people want to recover in the comfort of their own home. But that is not an option for a patient who is experiencing homelessness. That’s where medical respite centers come ...

A program supporting respite care for families of those with disabilities and other needs is being renewed just months after backers worried it was in jeopardy. Tucked inside the government spending ...

Crain’s article “Plan to help medically homeless could save hospitals, health plans millions,” unveils a powerful truth that our organization has known for quite a while: Medical respite programs are ...

As more caregivers take on increasing responsibility, they need interventions that mitigate the negative effects of caregiving on daily life. Since her husband was diagnosed with leptomeningeal ...