Respite Care

Someone who gives caregivers a break by providing temporary care for a child or person who is sick, elderly, or disabled.

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CAREGIVING PROVIDER

A professional, friend, or family member who provides regular care for a child or person who is sick, elderly, or disabled.
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RESPITE CARE

Someone who gives caregivers a break by providing temporary care for a child or person who is sick, elderly, or disabled.
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UNDERSTANDING CAREGIVING STRESS
Being a caregiver for your loved one can take a toll on your own health. It is important to find help to take care of your own physical, mental, and emotional needs.
Physical Impact
Emotional Health
Mental Exercises
Respite Care gives you time to Recharge
Take a break by utilizing the services & resources provided by the TN Respite Coalition.
PREPARING FOR RESPITE
Download & complete an Accessible Care Plan to provide information about your loved one to your respite care providers.
  • Understand your options by reading and considering these 5 Ways to Find Respite Care.
  • Look for respite care providers through the ARCH webiste.
  • Call the Tennessee Respite Coalition and learn how they can help at 1-888-579-3754.
The Tennessee Respite Coalition provides services to help you identify and utilize local resources.
  • Call the Helpline Call the Statewide Respite Helpline at 1-888-579-3754. This is a toll-free information line that anyone can call to learn more about the TRC, access their programs, and get information about respite resources around the state.
  • Voucher Program The Family Directed Respite Voucher program helps defray some of the cost of respite to family caregivers. It encourages families to be in control of and empowered to use respite as it meets their needs. Call their office at 615-269-8687 to begin the application.
  • Senior Companion Program Senior Companions are volunteers who provide companionship to frail and vulnerable individuals who are dependent upon a full-time caregiver. Each volunteer provides a safe environment and a life-enriching relationship to those they serve. This program is a part of Senior Corps through the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Want to provide help to a caregiver but unsure how? Read this blog to discover 10 Ways to Help a Caregiver.