Caregiver Support: Respite, Planning, and Meaningful Activities

ACL’s more than $12.6 million in three-year grants to ten states aims to strengthen respite systems; implementation and local access remain key signals. AARP estimates average caregiver out-of-pocket costs of $11,508 annually. Adult day programs and community resources may provide caregiver relief, but schedules, eligibility, cost, and local availability should be verified.