What is respite?
- The Easterseals Colorado Respite Coalition defines respite as:
- a short break for caregivers
- the opportunity for a caregiver to step away, knowing that their loved one is well cared for, by bringing in professional care
Caregiver Resources
- The Colorado Respite Coalition is a network of families and community partners that provide information, resources, and referrals to caregivers and families.
- The Colorado Department of Human Services offers a National Family Caregiver Support Program to caregivers providing support to older adults, as well as grandparents over the age of 60 raising grandchildren.
- The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging provides information and services for older adults, caregivers, and people living with disabilities.
- The National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations focusing on advancing family caregiving through research, innovation, and advocacy.