Yes. In Georgia, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Out-of-Home Respite Care and Caregiver Services (Area Agencies on Aging).
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EDWP members. Respite care gives temporary relief to the people who normally provide the member's care. It is provided in an approved facility such as a personal care home or adult day health center, and can include overnight care.
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Under the National Family Caregiver Support Program, adult family members or other informal caregivers 18 and older caring for someone 60 or older, or for someone of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, and relatives 55 and older caring for children or for adults 18 to 59 with disabilities. Respite can be given at home or outside the home.
Area Agencies on Aging give priority to caregivers with the greatest social or economic need and to those caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.
Source: HCBS 5300 Manual, Section 316 Caregiver Services, effective May 30, 2024 (Georgia Division of Aging Services)Checked
Contact your Area Agency on Aging for an EDWP assessment. If you already have full Medicaid, you can contact the Area Agency on Aging or a SOURCE site. If you are not on Medicaid, you apply at your county Division of Family and Children Services office. If you qualify, the care coordinator works out with you which services you need.
Source: Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) fact sheet, updated 2025 (Georgia Department of Community Health)Checked
The Division of Aging Services runs these programs through the Area Agencies on Aging. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging.
Source: Caregiver Programs (Georgia Division of Aging Services)Checked
The Division of Aging Services toll-free line.
Source: Caregiver Programs (Georgia Division of Aging Services)Checked
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