Yes. In Illinois, family caregivers can get respite through three programs on record: Community Care Program Adult Day Service, Home Services Program respite services and Family and Caregiver Resource Centers.
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Community Care Program participants (60 or older, at risk of nursing facility placement and meeting the program's other requirements). Adult day service is for older adults who want to stay in the community but cannot be home alone during the day, and it gives family caregivers respite, especially those employed outside the home.
Source: Community Care Program (Illinois Department on Aging)Checked
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Home Services Program customers (people with significant disabilities, under 60 when they apply). Respite is temporary care to relieve stress on families, for a vacation, rest, errands, a family crisis or an emergency, and can include a personal assistant, adult day care, homemaker or home health services.
Source: Home Services Program, DHS 4243 (Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services)Checked
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How to apply is the only part of this program on record so far. It is in How to apply below.
Community Care Program services are coordinated by local Care Coordination Units (CCUs). Find your local CCU with the Department on Aging's map tool, or call the Senior HelpLine below.
Source: Community Care Program (Illinois Department on Aging)Checked
Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine (711 TRS).
Source: Community Care Program (Illinois Department on Aging)Checked
Use the online Rehabilitation Services Web Referral to refer yourself or someone else. Services are provided through 47 local offices: use the DHS Office Locator to find the nearest Rehabilitation Services office, or call the toll-free number below.
Source: Home Services Program (Illinois Department of Human Services)Checked
Toll free, voice in English or Spanish. TTY (866) 324-5553.
Source: Home Services Program (Illinois Department of Human Services)Checked
There is a Caregiver Resource Center near you. Each one can help you find respite services for the caregiver, adult day service, counseling and support groups, and caregiver training. Pick your county on the Department on Aging's page to find yours.
Source: Family and Caregiver Resource Centers (Illinois Department on Aging)Checked
Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine.
Source: Family and Caregiver Resource Centers (Illinois Department on Aging)Checked
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