The Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program, part of the Department's Community Partnership Team, helps counties develop and implement community-based lifespan respite care networks. The Lifespan networks help families and caregivers locate respite care services in their communities. Respite care is temporary, short-term care for an individual with special needs, such as developmental and physical disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, chronic illnesses, Alzheimer's disease and related health concerns, medical fragility, and those at risk of abuse and neglect. The primary purpose of respite care is to give relief to families and caregivers from the extraordinary and intensive demands of providing ongoing care. Respite strengthens the ability of families and primary caregivers to continue to provide care in the home.
Occasional relief supports family stability and well-being.
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