subject: Caregiver Respite: It Is Not A Luxury, But As Research Shows A Necessity [print this page] It probably goes without saying that the respite care of choice is someone who is qualified to come into a home, making it possible for the caregiver to leave for a few hours on a regular basis, or for a few days, to truly "getaway" from the stresses of around-the-clock caregiving. This has proven to be the least costly and most convenient form of respite care. Equally important, it provides the opportunity for caregivers to receive one of the essential components to good caregiving -- a temporary break from their responsibilities that is by no means a luxury, but a true necessity to be their best as a caregiver.
Caregiver Respite: It Is Not A Luxury, But As Research Shows A Necessity
