Caregivers of family members with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from respite breaks due to the special challenges they face. 

Grandparents or relatives caring for grandchildren or other related children may face special challenges. Respite services can provide you with a much-needed break away from your caregiving responsibilities.

The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center fact sheet on Adult Day Services and Respite provides a primer on how Adult Day Services provide an option for respite for family caregivers.  

Hilarity for Charity® and the Home Instead Senior Care® network are working together to award home care grants to those providing care to their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. 

Caregiving has many challenges and also many rewards. This article covers important topics for caregivers. 

The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center developed a summary of respite options outside of the formal respite services system. 

The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center's fact sheet on Respite and the Faith Community provides information on how faith communities can provide or support respite services. 

Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. Make sure you’re eating healthy, being active, and taking time for yourself.

The Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program provides reimbursement vouchers to Virginia caregivers for the cost of short-term respite care provided to individuals, of any age, with a documented disability or special need.