Respite Services

What is Respite?

Respite is a temporary break/relief for a family member, partner or other person regularly caring for a frail adult.

Providing constant care for a loved one can be emotionally and physically demanding and may lead to caregiver burnout, isolation, and depression, so arranging for regular respite breaks is essential to:

Respite can range from a few hours, to a full day, to a week or more, depending upon the needs and resources of the family.

Respite can be provided:

The Respite Care Volunteer Program

The Boulder County Respite Care Volunteer program is jointly sponsored by Boulder County Aging Services Division and local Senior Services from Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont and Louisville. Trained volunteers are matched one-on-one with frail older adults 60 years + providing about 2 hours weekly of free companion-level assistance and safety while the family caregiver is away.

Find out more about the Respite Care Volunteer Program, or how to become a Respite Care Volunteer.

The Respite Assistance Program

Respite Assistance Program is jointly sponsored by Boulder County Aging Services Division and local Senior Services from Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont and Louisville. Respite Assistance Program provides financial assistance for respite services to family caregivers of older adults in Boulder County. Grants of up to $500.00/year are awarded and may be used in the home to reimburse a relative, friend, neighbor or professional care providers, at an adult day program, or in a long term care facility for a limited stay.

To apply for these grants, contact your local Resource Specialist