Yes. In Utah, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Respite Care Services (Aging Waiver) and Caregiver support.
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Respite program
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Aging Waiver participants whose normal caregiver is absent or needs relief. Respite can be given in your home, the respite provider's home or another community setting, or in a licensed long term care facility.
Each respite stay in a long term care facility is limited to 13 consecutive days or less, not counting the day of discharge.
Respite program
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Unpaid caregivers of older adults, of persons with dementia of any age, of persons with disabilities, and older adults caring for minor children. There is no low income requirement.
The program provides respite care, access to resources and services, counseling, caregiver and dementia education, support groups and assistive supplies.
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Respite is an Aging Waiver service. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (listed at daas.utah.gov/locations/) to learn more about the Aging Waiver.
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Contact the local Area Agency on Aging nearest you.
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