Respite program
Family Caregiver Support Program
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- Who qualifies
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Family members and friends who care for an adult 60 or older who needs in-home care, or for someone of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. Grandparents or relatives 55 or older who care for children 18 or younger, or for adult relatives with a disability who depend financially on an older adult, also qualify.
Services include respite care to give caregivers a break, counseling and support groups, and connection to local services.
Source: Support for Family Caregivers (Oregon Department of Human Services)Checked