Are you caring for a child, an adult, or a senior with special needs?

• Millions of Americans care for seniors or persons with special needs.
• Having a break of just a few hours or days can be a lifesaver.
• Respite care rejuvenates the spirit.
• It enables families to have renewed patience and enjoyment of the person for whom they care.
• Respite strengthens the ability of families and primary caregivers to continue providing care in the home.
• Occasional relief supports family stability and well-being by reducing stress, preventing abuse and neglect, and enhancing family preservation.

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Respite can take many different forms.

• In-home services
• Center based
• Overnight
• Weekend care
• Recreation activities or camps
• Just a friendly visit to provide a social opportunity for you or a loved one.
• Most importantly, that break you take ensures you and your family stability.                   

How can Lifespan Respite Network (LRN) help you?

• LRN will provide you with respite-related information.
• LRN can refer you to qualified respite care providers.
• LRN can be a resource to locate financial assistance for respite needs.
• LRN can also coordinate recruitment and training for respite providers.

How can you become involved with Lifespan Respite Network?

Lifespan Respite Network Network is designed and driven by local community partners and family caregivers.
If you would like to sit on the Advisory Council, become a respite provider of respite, or are someone in need of respite, just give us a call.

For information please call 821-8764

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Funding provided by:

Oregon Department of Human Services
Senior and Disability Services of RVCOG under the Older American Act
The Arc of Jackson County    United Way of Jackson County    Grants and Donations