Respite Care, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities 385HR2060X
Respite Care, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities: These are intellectual and/or physical disabilities that are long term. Respite care assists in helping the families of these people get a break and support. Stepping away from the stress involved in caring for a person with mental or physical disabilities is necessary in ensuring the health of the caretaker and well-being of the physically or mentally challenged person.
Taxonomy Code: 385HR2060X
Respite Care Facility | Respite Care | Respite Care, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
Respite Care Facility: Respite Care Facilities offer short-term care or temporary relief, to people that otherwise might be required to live in a permanent facility outside of the home. It enables the main health care provider to have a 'break' from caring a disabled being. This temporary care can last a few hours, few days or a few weeks.
Respite Care: Respite Care is an important part of the total support that families require to keep their child with a disability or serious chronic illness at home. It is short-term relief that allows a caregiver a break, that might otherwise have to place the individual in an institution outside of the home. Respite Care is designed specifically for children.