Respite provides family caregivers a break from the extraordinary demands of providing ongoing care for their loved ones. It is a service designed to meet the respite needs of family caregivers thereby reducing stress caused by the demands of providing ongoing care. These services may be giving a break to the caregiver for short periods of time, transportation, emotional support, running errands, recreation, or leisure activities for the individual or caregiver, or other related activity. Respite may be provided to an individual in their own home, in the home of the respite provider, or in appropriate locations relating to the above-mentioned services.
