Care.com: “Who pays for respite care? What you need to know”

April 2, 2021, Care.com — In today’s issue of Care.com, reporter Lauren Levy writes, “It can be both emotionally and financially challenging to see a loved one’s health decline with age. You’ll likely have to ask difficult questions like when might it be time for a move into a long-term care facility? Or perhaps you’ll need to hire home care. But in many cases, family caregivers step in.

Should you decide that your older loved one will age in place under the care of a loved one, whether for economic or emotional reasons, it’s unrealistic to assume that the family caregiver will always be able to provide the constant care that they need. That’s why planning for respite care is essential both for the senior as well as their primary caregiver.

She turned to Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro for insight.

Rita explains: Whether provided at home or a facility, respite care provides personal time and backup support for the senior’s primary caretaker. This is essential for their mental and emotional health as well as the well-being of the senior. Caregivers need a break because caregiving is physically and emotionally demanding.

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