Family Care Connection

Lifespan Respite Care Network for Lincoln County

Family Care Connection's Lifespan Respite Care Network recognizes all caregivers need occasional breaks, whether caring for a child with a disability or a spouse with dementia. Caring for someone who requires intensive or round the clock care can leave you exhausted and stressed out. It can harm your physical and emotional health. Respite is a wellness concept. A brief respite break can restore both your emotional well-being and your physical energy, making you a better caregiver.

We connect families to respite care providers, respite payment resources and other respite related services. We offer information to help families navigate the process of hiring a respite care provider.

Read our 2007 Community Partner Update for current information about Lincoln County's Lifespan Network.

Start thinking about respite before you need it. Don't wait until you are burned out to take time for yourself. The earlier you start to make respite breaks a part of your regular schedule the more relief your respite breaks will provide.

Other Sites of Interest:

Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program
Helps counties develop and implement community-based lifespan respite care networks.

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
Supports service providers and families through training, technical assistance, evaluation, and research.

Alzheimer's Association
Provides family caregivers and friends with valuable information on providing quality care for and maintaining a meaningful relationship with the person who has Alzheimer's disease.

Administration on Aging
Fact sheets on this site are designed for professionals in the field of aging, service providers, and policymakers as well as for use by older Americans and their family members.

Family Caregiver Alliance
FCA offers programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain caregivers.

National Family Caregivers Associaiton
The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and advocates for family caregivers throughout the nation.

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