Respite refers to a short time of rest or relief for the caregiver. It allows the caregiver a break from day to day duties while the person with dementia receives care from qualified individuals. There are many different ways respite care can be provided:

• In a home, community organization, churches, synagogues or residential facility.

• For part of the day, evening or overnight.

• By paid staff, volunteers, family or friends.

• Occasionally or on a regular basis.

Respite care can be very beneficial to the health and well-being of the person providing care as well as the person with dementia. To read through our Respite Care Guide, please Click Here.

Click here for a list of affiliated respite programs.

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Take Time Texas
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/taketimetexas/index.html
There are more than 2.7 million caregivers in Texas. They are people just like you who need information, assistance, and support. This website will provide you with:
- Statewide database of respite providers that caregivers can search to find nonprofit, commerical, faith-based, and governmental respite providers.
- Educational Materials and online information and resources to help caregivers and providers resolve issues and find information about caregiving.
- Resources to help respite providers including outreach materials, information on best practices and training tools.

Take Time Texas! Whether you are a caregiver or a respite provider, we have information to help you refresh, recharge, and return to giving care.