Respite Care
A break for caregivers. Professional caregivers, family, or friends care for the family member while caregivers get time for themselves.
Locations
Alzheimer’s Association of Northern Nevada
Provides a range of services for caregivers and people living with all forms of dementia.
Programs include support...N4 – Respite Care (Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada)
Provides free respite care services that are designed to give unpaid caregivers a break.
Nevada Lifespan Respite Care Coalition (NLRCC)
NLRCC mission is to support caregivers in our community by promoting awareness and access to, as well as...
Pleasant Senior Center
Senior center in Winnemucca. Some services provided are transportation, meals program, home delivered meals and social services.
Respite Care Rx
Practical advice and resources to help as you care for an aging loved one.
Seniors in Service
Seniors in Service offers a Respite Voucher program to live-in caregivers who are in need of a break....
Blog Entries
A Day in the Life of a Compound Caregiver
Tod Sherman is a family caregiver for his wife, Dawn, and his son, Doug. He shares his story...
Best Caregiver-Friendly Practices Part I
Best Caregiver-Friendly Practices for Free Part I Below is a list of the best caregiver-friendly practices other companies...
Best Practices for Caregivers Part II
Below is part two of the best caregiver-friendly practices in the workplace. If you are an employer or...
Caregiving During the Holidays
The holidays are the perfect time to connect with family, friends, and loved ones. The holidays are the...
Caregiving during COVID-19
The COVID-19 situation is an unprecedented time for everyone. People of all ages are at risk of contracting...
Grief while Caregiving
Everyone experiences grief in his or her life. All of us lose friends and family and it is...
Preparing to Care for an Aging Parent
Preparing to care for an aging parent ahead of time is important for everyone to do. The year...
Recognizing When You Need A Break
One of my elderly friends, Rachel, let her adult son move in with her while he experienced hard...
Respite Care and Why it is Important
Respite – taking a break from caregiving is so very important and is most effective if it is...
Respite Care and its Barriers
Respite is defined as: for family care partners who provide ongoing care to someone with a chronic or...
Respite Care for Caregivers
The dictionary describes respite as, “A short period of rest or relief from something difficult.” Being a caregiver for an...
Safety Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are around the corner. It is an exciting time for everyone – for some, it is...
The Importance of Self-Care
In this edition, Christy Pappas, family caregiver, discusses just how important self-care is and how it makes a...
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care has been defined as “interdisciplinary care that aims to relieve suffering and improve quality of life...
Why Support Groups are Important
Support groups can be helpful if you are facing a major setback in life, or if you are...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is caregiver burnout?
Caregiver burnout is common among caregivers. This happens when a caregiver is exhausted physically, mentally, and/or emotionally and...
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Useful Documents
Sanford Center for Aging Guidebook
The Sanford Center for Aging Guidebook is an instructional manual on how to be a new family caregiver.
Caregiver’s Compensation Guide
Sanford Center for Aging Caregivers’ Compensation Guide shows how you can get paid while taking care of an aging family member in Nevada.