Respite means "time off." Every caregiver needs time off. Respite through substitute care can be provided on a regular basis, such as three days a week, or can be scheduled in advance when needed for ...

After a hospital stay, most people want to recover in the comfort of their own home. But that is not an option for a patient who is experiencing homelessness. That’s where medical respite centers come ...

Medicare offers help for caregivers of dementia patients but getting the word out has not been easy. People who work in ...

A collaborative effort by Three Oaks Center, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services, and St. Mary’s County Health Department is providing medical respite services ...