Yes.
In Louisiana, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Caregiver Temporary Support Services and Family Caregiver Support Program.
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Respite program
Caregiver Temporary Support Services
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Who qualifies
Community Choices Waiver participants. The service gives short-term relief to unpaid caregivers, or to principal caregivers of people receiving Monitored In-Home Caregiving, during the time they would normally give care. It can be provided at home, in a nursing facility, an assisted living or adult residential care facility, a respite center or an adult day health care center.
It must be prior approved by the OAAS Regional Office or its designee.
No more than 30 calendar days or 29 overnight stays per plan of care year, and no more than 14 consecutive days or 13 consecutive overnight stays. These limits may be increased based on documented need.
Family caregivers: an adult family member or another person who is an informal provider of in-home and community care to someone 60 or older, or to someone of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. It does not include people whose relationship with the older adult is based on a financial or professional agreement. Respite is for caregivers of an older person who cannot do at least two activities of daily living without substantial help, or who needs substantial supervision because of a cognitive or other mental impairment.
Services are provided as funding allows, with priority for people with the greatest social and economic need.
Respite here is temporary: not more than 120 hours per calendar year per qualifying individual. The Area Agency on Aging can ask for an exception at the start of each fiscal year based on need.
Caregiver Temporary Support is a Community Choices Waiver service. A support coordinator helps you get the services you need; for more information about the waiver, contact Louisiana Options in Long Term-Care at 1-877-456-1146.
Contact your local council on aging. Not every council on aging offers every service, so ask which family caregiver services, such as in-home, group or institutional respite, are offered in your area. The Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs website has a directory of councils.
