Caregiver Support and Respite Resources

Build your next step

1. Step 1

   Describe a typical week

   Write down the tasks, the times someone needs to be present, and the breaks you need. Include mobility, communication and dementia-related needs when you speak privately with the provider.

2. Step 2

   Start with the right local agency

   Use a county or state aging directory below if you are unsure which organization serves the home address. Ask for caregiver support or information and assistance, and explain the specific gap in your plan.

3. Step 3

   Make a backup plan

   Ask how long an assessment takes, what happens while you wait, and whom to contact if the arrangement changes. Write down a second option for the days the regular caregiver cannot be there.

Find the right organization

Choose a national starting point or a local resource below. County boundaries and program rules matter. Ask each provider about its current requirements, costs and access before making arrangements.