Offers a "break" for a few hours a week or month to families who have the responsibility of 24 hour a day care for an ill or disabled family member. This person may be a child, spouse, or parent living in the household.

Download a booklet for family caregivers on how to care for relatives and loved ones.

Provides information, support and resources for long-distance caregivers. Find help using the organization's service directories, checklist for collecting vital documents and checklist for identifying key contacts in the caregiver support system.

Brochure describes the different care options available in most communities ranging from daytime activities to full-time care. Also includes an explanation on nursing care and what is covered by Medicaid and Medicare and other important resources.

Offers a variety of services, including child development centers, medical rehabilitation programs, job training, respite care, recreation and camping to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

Helps Marine Corps families with children with special needs by providing a few hours of respite care per week so they can leave the house, go to an appointment, or just rest, while knowing that their child is well cared for.

Provides caregivers with the basic tools, skills and information they need to protect their own physical and mental health while they provide high quality care for their loved one. Includes information on how to find help for caregivers - from financial assistance to home care to respite care.

Provides comprehensive information on all aspects of caregiving, including financial and legal resources, end of life care and caring for people with specific illnesses or disabilities.

Provides resources and advice on caring for yourself while caregiving, finding community support and support groups for caregivers.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration on Aging (AoA) recommends a three-step approach in the planning for emergencies or disasters: 1) Know the basics; 2) Have your emergency supplies ready; and 3) Make a personal plan. Includes an emergency preparedness checklist. This link opens a PDF document.

Represents the adult day services (ADS) industry through advocacy, education, technical assistance, research and communications services.

Provides information about locating adult day care centers in your state and resources for caregivers and families, including information on regulations for adult day care centers in different states and selecting quality providers.

Learn about resource from the National Respite Network that help parents, caregivers and professionals find respite services in their state and local area to match their specific needs.

Provides detailed information on health plans, nursing homes, Medigap policies, contacts and Medicare.

Access a fact sheet regarding temporary care for people with disabilities in order that their families can take a break from the daily routine of caregiving.

Brochure helps family caregivers to better assess their abilities and circumstances and to understand the role of respite services, including suggestions on how to make respite most effective.

Learn about family support programs, respite care, adult day care and other programs available through Easter Seals.

Provides information about the physical and emotional affects of caregiving and the importance of taking care of oneself while performing the role of caregiver.

Provides overview of caregiver retreats put on by the Wounded Warrior Project, and links to an application and contact information about the retreats.