Respite Services For Caregivers

Respite services offer caregivers relief from their caregiving tasks and time to care for themselves. Caregivers may be family members, friends, or partners who are responsible for supporting an older person's independence in the community.

Services

• Case Management
• Adult Day Programs
• Assistance With Personal Care
• Food Shopping
• Home Safety Adaptations
• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Meal Preparation
• Meals-On-Wheels
• Memory Disorder Consultation
• Personal Emergency Response Systems
• Supervision/Companionship
• Transportation for Medical Appointments and Grocery Shopping

Eligibility

• Age: 60 years or older unless individual has Memory Disorder
• Need for assistance with tasks such as bathing, dressing, housework, laundry, grocery shopping, medication reminders, meal preparation, or medical transportation
• Services are available regardless of income
• Caregiver must be providing daily assistance that supports the elder to live safely in the community

Fees

• Services are state-subsidized
• Copayment amounts are on a sliding fee scale based on income
• No copayments for MassHealth recipients