AlabamaRespite.org
Title
Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network
Description
Excerpted from the website:
- Respite Care is temporary short-term relief for caregivers of individuals with special needs such as: developmental and physical disabilities or other chronic illnesses that are related to health concerns, medical fragility, or for those at risk of abuse and neglect.
- The primary purpose of respite is to give relief to families and caregivers from the extraordinary and intensive demands of proving ongoing care in the home.
- Respite strengthens the ability of families and caregivers to continue to provide care in the home. Occasional relief supports family stability and well-being.
