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.
You can sign up for the newsletter at http://connectingcaregivers.com/familysignup
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2 comments:
Good suggestions, Jean. The National Council on Aging, particularly, has some good stuff to read and catch up with all pertinent details on.
Hi Jean
Just want to tell you that your blog has been such an inspiration to me.
For your attitude of gratitude I have given you the Lemonade Award at http://anotefromonemom.blogspot.com
You are a help to so many. Thank you!
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