Minnesota Board on Aging - Caregiver Respite .
Help is available Providing care for an elderly loved one can be demanding and stressful.
Even the most compassionate, caring person needs a break. Respite care can help. Eligibility for these services varies from program to program. A general requirement is that the senior needing care is at least 60 years of age and unable to be at home alone without supervision. You are a caregiver if you provide daily care that enables a frail or disabled person to live at home despite illness or disability.