Respite care for family caregivers in South Carolina
Yes.
In South Carolina, family caregivers can get respite through one program on record: Family Caregiver Support Program.
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Respite program
Family Caregiver Support Program
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Who qualifies
Adult family members or other informal caregivers caring for someone 60 or older who needs help with some activities of daily living, or for someone of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Relatives 55 or older (not parents) caring for children under 18, and relatives 55 or older, including parents, caring for adults 18 to 59 with disabilities, also qualify.
Services include respite, a short-term break that can be given at home, in an adult day facility, an assisted living facility or a skilled nursing facility, lasting from a few hours to a few days.
Apply through your local Area Agency on Aging. The South Carolina Department on Aging works with 10 regional Area Agencies on Aging, and caregivers looking for support can find resources at GetCareSC.com.
