Respite services are services that provide temporary relief to people caring for family members who might otherwise need to be placed in a facility outside the home. Respite services are a necessary part of caregiving as they allow the care giver to maintain their own mental and physical health while ensuring that their loved ones continue to receive the attention and care they require.
Senior LinkAge Line®: 1-800-333-2433
The Senior LinkAge Line® provides seniors with information and assistance. They can connect you with:
MinnesotaHelp.info is an online directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota find human services, information and referral, financial assistance and other forms of help. It is especially rich in resource information for seniors and their caregivers, people with disabilities and their caregivers, parents and families, and people on a low-income budget.
Wisconsin Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)
For those living in Wisconsin, these ADRCs are available in all counties.
Visit dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc to find one.