Aging-in-Place
ADULT DAY CARE
WHAT IS RESPITE CARE
Caring for an aging or disabled loved one is
a demanding job. Without proper self-care,
caregivers risk burnout and/or serious illness
themselves. Respite care provides short-term
relief for primary caregivers enabling them to
take a much-needed break from the demands
of caregiving.
TYPES OF RESPITE CARE
Respite Care can be arranged for a specific
occasion, or on a regular basis for just an afternoon,
a few hours per week, or an extended
vacation. Respite care can take place in the
home by trusted family and friends or by paid
caregivers. Alternatively, respite may be provided
at an adult day care center, assisted living
or nursing community, hospice facility, or other
older adult program locations.
PAYING FOR RESPITE CARE
Private payment is the most common way to
pay for Respite Care services. Most insurance
plans do not cover the cost of Respite Care.
Some Medicare Advantage plans provide for
limited Respite Care. Medicaid may also may
help through state programs.
Are You a Family Caregiver and
Need a Break or Vacation?
Services Providers:
• Savannah Court; Bartow, Haines City,
Lakeland, Lake Wales - See page 18
• Savannah Cottage (Memory Support);
Lakeland - See page 18
• Lake Gibson Village; Lakeland - Respite
only, See page 5
• Lake Morton Plaza; Lakeland - Respite
only, See page 4
• Spring Haven Retirement; Winter
Haven - Respite only, See page 4
• Astoria Senior Retirement; Winter
Haven - Respite only, See page 14
ADULT DAY CARE communities and other non-profit and for
WHAT IS ADULT DAY CARE?
Caring for a loved one can take its toll on a
family caregiver. A good source of respite, adult
day care programs provide care and companionship
for older adults who need assistance or
supervision during daytime hours. They offer
planned social and health services and activities
for older adults in a non-institutional setting.
Programs are designed to be therapeutic and
to promote overall wellbeing. Day programs
may be utilized occasionally, or as frequently
as daily. Most programs are open M-F during
working hours, but some may offer evening
and weekend hours. Adult day care programs
can be found in stand-alone centers or as a
part of the service offerings of assisted living
profit organizations.
Adult Day Care services typically include:
• A secure, supervised environment
•Transportation • Meals
• Planned recreation and social activities
• Health services (can vary)
RESPITE CARE
RESPITE
Are You a Family Caregiver and
need Adult Day Care?
Services Providers:
• Savannah Court; Bartow, Haines City,
Lakeland, Lake Wales - See page 18
• Savannah Cottage (Memory Support);
Lakeland - See page 18
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