Welcome to Lifespan Respite WA’s pages
Featured Resources:
- How to Afford Family Caregiving, Part 3: Offset Some Costs of Caregiving
Being a family caregiver can be financially stressful. This tip sheet, part 3 of a 4-part series, tells you how to find benefits for those caring for veterans or a kinship family, tax breaks, get paid as a family caregiver, programs that offer financial assistance for caregiving tasks. Ways to Read More - Medicaid or Medicare-Which Covers Long-Term Care?
This quick tip sheet explains which of these programs covers long-term care either in your home, or in a nursing home or other care facility. Medicare: No long-term care coverage in the home or in a care facility Medicaid: Long-term care coverage is available in the home and in certain Read More - Creative Options for a Respite Break
The person you care for may have specific assets and strengths that provide an opportunity for you to have a respite break. These include being able to stay home alone safely, to call 911 when needed, not being prone to wandering away from home, and being able to use basic technology Read More
Contact us:
Lifespan Respite Statewide Coalition: visit About Lifespan Respite WA to learn about the Coalition’s work, and sign up for news and meeting invitations.