I received the following e-mail from an internet friend who asked me to share it. It has some great resources that I'm happy to pass on via my blog.
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Hi Jean,
It's Lincoln from Connectingcaregivers.com. I know how important it is to take breaks from caregiving in order to recharge your batteries. There are a few options if you are looking for respite care, namely;
In-home respite
Specialized facility
Emergency respite
Sitter-companion services
Therapeutic adult day care
Here is a list of some respite resources that I know have been very helpful to family caregivers.
Easter Seals
800-221-6827
http://www.easter-seals.org
Faith in Action
877-324-8411
http://www.fiavolunteers.org
info@fiavolunteers.org
Family Friends
National Council on Aging, Inc.
202-479-6672
National Adult Day Services Assocation, Inc.
866-890-7357
http://www.nadsa.org
National Respite Coalition (NRC)
703-256-9578
http://www.archrespite.org/NRC.htm
I'd like to leave you with this quote I found recently.
"A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows."
~ St. Francis of Assisi
Best,
Lincoln N.
PS: I'd greatly appreciate it if you could forward this message to other family caregivers.
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