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. In some situations, respite care is available to grandparents who are raising grandchildren. Respite care services are available during the day, evenings, and on weekends.