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What Is Respite Care — and How Can It Help Your Family?

Respite care gives family caregivers a much-needed break while their loved one stays safe and supported. Here's how it works in New Jersey.

What Is Respite Care — and How Can It Help Your Family?

Caregiving is a marathon

Caring for a loved one is deeply rewarding — and exhausting. Respite care provides temporary relief so family caregivers can rest, work, travel, or simply recharge.

What respite care includes

A trained professional steps in to provide the same day-to-day support your loved one relies on: personal care, meals, companionship, medication reminders, and safe supervision — in-home or out-of-home.

Hourly, overnight, or 24/7

Respite can be a few hours a week, an overnight, or around-the-clock coverage for a weekend or longer. It's flexible to your family's needs.

Respite and NJ DDD

For families supporting an individual with a developmental disability, respite may be funded through the NJ DDD program as part of the Individualized Service Plan.

Give yourself permission to rest

Taking a break makes you a better caregiver. Call Harmony Support at (973) 920-5737 to arrange respite care anywhere in New Jersey.

This article is general information. For DDD-funded respite, coordinate with your Support Coordinator.

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