In response to a USA TODAY survey on caregiving, readers told us what solutions they'd like to see in the care space. Are ...

County spokesperson Janna Hayes said that they are in need of donations, particularly men’s winter clothes, as well as other ...

Respite means "time off." Every caregiver needs time off. Respite through substitute care can be provided on a regular basis, such as three days a week, or can be scheduled in advance when needed for ...

Sacramento’s weather respite centers open when cold storms hit. While they save lives, many claim there are still accessibility issues. The City and County of Sacramento offers five weather respite ...

For years, whenever her mother asked who would care for her as she grew older, City Heights resident Teresa McInerney always happily volunteered. McInerney shares a robust sense of humor with her mom, ...

Some people with dementia prefer to receive care and support in their own home. This is so they can stay in a familiar environment and maintain their daily routine. This can work well if you are ...

When Fletcher Jones had his fourth heart attack in April, he could no longer drive a truck for work. He had been a firefighter in Georgia for five years and a truck driver for 31 years. Without a job, ...

We cover how to discuss respite care with someone with dementia, deciding on the right type of replacement care and how to get a care needs assessment. This page is suitable for people living in ...

Politicians have rejected plans to take funding away from the future assisted dying service and put it towards respite care. Deputy Karen Wilson asked politicians to accept a budget amendment that ...

LISA. ALL RIGHT. WE’LL CHECK BACK IN WITH YOU. AND WITH THAT WET AND WINDY WEATHER ON THE WAY, SACRAMENTO COUNTY IS OPENING A WEATHER RESPITE CENTER TO HELP SHELTER VULNERABLE RESIDENTS. KCRA 3’S ...

The peer respite center is being funded by a $1.4 million NCDHHS grant. More than 20 people are already on the waiting list. A new center in Henderson County for people in need of mental health, ...

Haywood Street Respite in downtown Asheville is expanding its capacity from 12 to 25 beds through an about $1.9 million renovation. ASHEVILLE - Trokon Guar was finally walking without a wheelchair. He ...