Respite Care

Question: Who can be a respite care worker if medicaid is denied by your state? The state of Colorado has denied my son an respite care worker because medicaid won't pay for it. I need to know who can be an respite care worker for my child,who has Moderate Mental Retardation,Sleeping problems,speech,Austim,gets into alot of things so son has to be watched 24/7 very closely or he could get hurt.Has bad balance does fall alot.He is a very nice boy and a lovable child,likes to give hugs.

Answer: Anyone can be a respite worker. Are you looking for someone licensed? All you would need to do is call around for a CNA (nursing assistant) if he needs some kind of medical care. If he just needs to be watched closely, I'd just post on craigslist looking for respite worker with experience with DD children. It's essentially just a babysitter you are looking for if he doesnt have medial needs. I often need respite from my 3 month old. If Medicaid does not pay for it, you'd just have to pay out of pocket. If you looking to pay someone with a license, expect to pay $20 or more per hour.

Question: What is the difference between respite and intermittent care in home health? I have heard a little about respite care but I'm not sure what intermittent care is and what that entails to a nurse's perspective.

Answer: Respite Care: A brief period of relief or rest for caregivers. It can be in the form of in-home respite, adult day care respite, or institutional respite for an overnight stay on an intermittent, occasional, or emergency basis.

Question: Choosing daycare or respite care for your special needs child - what are the important factors? I am interested in hearing from parents and carers of special needs children: What are the most important considerations for you when choosing a daycare or respite care facility for your child?

Answer: Hey there I am a nanny myself to five year old triplets whom two of them have autism. I do not know what your childs needs would be but I think I would perfer a nanny over a daycare. I'm not just saying that because I am a nanny but in daycare there are so many other children in there that your childs special needs might not be met like they should be and need to be. With a nanny she or he is normally only watching your child(ren) and there they can give your child all the care he or she will need. Your child will not have to wait on there needs. Also if the child is going to occupational and/or physical therapy your nanny is able to take them there if allowed to, she can really get the child into hands on activities and your child will be able to learn more. Also not get sick from all the other children in a daycare. I really do think a nanny is the better choice even more when you have a special needs child. Hope this helps.

Question: Do I have declare payment received for providing respite care servicces as income? I receive payment for providing respite care to my sister who is mentally disabled. My mom receives payment from the local regional center to pay a provider to take care of my sister and do activities with her so my mom can have a break. The payments totaled around $3k for 2009. Do I need to declare this as income and pay taxes on it?

Answer: Of course you do. It's probably classified as 1099-Misc income and not only taxable for income tax purposes, but for Self employment tax as well.

Question: What governments offer respite care and pay for family carers? I am trying to find other countries apart from the UK that offers respite care for people who look after a member of the family and needs vacations. And also if there are any governments that pay a weekly wage for those family members that can't work and have to stay at home with the person they are caring for. Anywhere in Latin America?

Answer: I believe Sweden does...

Question: Are reimbursed respite care funds taxable income? My son has special health care needs and our family is eligible for $80 month in respite care. We pay a provider, submit documentation monthly and are reimbursed. Is this "income" taxable?

Answer: no not if you were tax on the $80 when it was earned

Question: Parents of special needs children: Have you ever taken advantage of respite care? My son whom is six has a severe mood disorder. His FST worker mentioned to us that she is looking into some respite care for us so we could have some time to regroup. We are nervous and not sure if we like the idea about him going into a stranger's home for one weekend a month. She thinks we need the time to think, relax, and regroup. What do you all think about respite care?

Answer: I'm a Youth & Disability support worker, many of my clients families like your are wary, when looking at respite for the first time, regardless of it being done in the home or in residential centre. But after the first few times, they relax a little and enjoy the time away from their child, and many of the parents and the client look forward to the next respite. Respite can be either a few hours, overnight or a whole week end, I would start with a few hours, and build on it. This will give your son and your self time to adjust. The FST worker will make sure that who ever the respite worker/carer or the respite centre is certified and qualified appropriately. You have the right to inspect the respite centre, especially if it is going to be over night or the weekend care, and make sure you ask lots of questions, such staff qualifications, their experience with your sons disorder etc. I have one client who is able to now walk out the door of their home, with out to much concern for their child, knowing that the carer is more then capable to manage their child, and that if a situation did arise, we could ring the parents on their mobile.

Question: Parents of Children with special needs who receive respite care i need your help !? What do you find is the importance of respite care to your family ?Im writing a letter for my city respite services and i was looking for ideas of the importance of respite services to family's .Im Not applying for services its a letter because the are cutting the program we are try'n to save.thank you for any help you can give me.

Answer: I am the mother of a special needs child. We do not live close to family and it is very difficult to find child care for my son if my husband and I want to go out alone. Friends are not comfortable for extended periods of time watching him, they're nervous something may happen. He medically qualifies for private duty nursing, but we are over income (hah!) for the insurance to cover this service. Respite care is the only option, however we get a limited amount of money to do this. It can only be done (cost wise) about twice a year. Still, better than nothing.

Question: Where does one apply for grant for respite care for retarded? I would like to use a house as a respite care business and would need to learn where to apply for a grant from sources who provide this funding. Any information appreciated.

Answer: First of all it's not retarded!!!! Obviously if that is what you call mentally challenged people you shouldn't be doing respite care.

Question: how to get respite care for disabled son? how do i go about getting respite care in washington satate. my son is 2.

Answer: For Developmental Disabilities: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/family.shtml and This site has a lot of information: http://www.arcofkingcounty.org/programs/…

Question: how to get in touch with people that need help with respite care? I currently care for an elderly man and I am interested in doing respite care in my home.

Answer: My boss was taking care of her elderly mother and found some great information of this website. She was able to care for her parent as well as hold down a full time job to support them both. Good luck to you.

Question: Share experience setting up a cooperative for single parent respite care? If you know anyone who has travelled the road already, setting up a cooperative/network to provide respite for single parents, please let me know. I don't want us waste any time experiencing the same mistakes that have been made by others before us. We'd like to address the need in our neighborhood to form a volunteer network/cooperative to provide respite for single parents. Maybe we could work in cooperation with the interfaith hospitality network? It's not as easy as it used to be to provide care for children and other vulnerable people. We have to cover our behinds with background checks and always having at least 2 people, never one adult alone with a vulnerable person and never teaming up pairs where there would be any suspicion of "hanky-panky". There is a perception that people who volunteer to work with vulnerable people must be motivated by predetory tendencies. Suspicion has hit people who vulunteer to lead scouts and those who work with youth in churches.

Answer: You have a lot of government red tape to go through. The business is highy regulated. Might need an attorney to advise you,

Question: Is respite care for our child with autism a tax deductible thing? We pay $180 /week for respite services from an individual for our very autistic disabled son. Can we count this as a medical expense on taxes? Thanks

Answer: Nope. If you still doubt, call the IRS. Information is provided on the Irs.gov website too in the instructions section.

Question: How can I become a Respite Care or HAB caregiver? I search online and all I can find is how to get help. I want to BE the help. :) Thank you in advance. I always choose a best answer.

Answer: ARC hires repsite workers Not in all areas though) look up SOCIAL SERVICES inyour local employment/help wanted newspaper

Question: what do you find is the importance of respite care to your family ? Im writing a letter for my city respite services and i was looking for ideas of the importance of respite services to family's . thank you for any help you can give me hope i didnt word it wrong respite care http://www.autism-pdd.net/respite.html

Answer: I really wish you well with this. There are so many pros and cons to both living at home and special care home services. The important issue is, there are not enough facilities to meet the demand of people. I just finished 1 year of caring for my mom. It was her final wish to live and be cared for in her home until she died. I was well educated in so many different fields of this and all left me feeling heartbroken. Depending on your cities needs, the questions would vary. The most important one I found was there are more families that would rather place their parent in a home than to take care of them themselves, truthfully. I also was alone in taking care of mom as my siblings did not want her at home for their very selfish reasons. With this knowledge it is going to be imperative that more homes be built for retiring seniors, more people need to enter this field of education/training (there are not enough workers to meet the demand) While we have a 2 person working family these days, most people are not going to quit their jobs to care for their family member on a full time schedule either with some very good reasons ie pension plan, medical coverage ect., another reason we need more facilities. Families are more willing to pay for the service than partake in it and with the up and coming baby boomers, there are going to be many who are going to need these facilities. Hope this helps and......good mental health

Question: I have been looking up information on respite care for my mother, who is in pain and hardly able to get around? Is that a reasonable thing to do- I'm just tryng to do what's best for her. I mean, last night , she had to call out to my brother(who lives there) to help her get out of bed, because of the pain. I've been to see her today and she just sat in a chair most of the day, I just don't know what to do for the best?

Answer: If your mother has no inkling of getting better in the short term, then respite care is definitely a good idea. Caring for a sick/elderly parent can take it's toll quickly on the family member who is caring for the person. Not only can it affect them emotionally, but physically as well. You need to make sure that your mother is not exaggerating too. Many times they will, just to get attention. Having another caregiver come in may just be what your mom needs in order to get back on her feet. If your mom is terminal, you definitely want to make arrangements so that she will be well cared for at home. Don't leave it all up to one or two of you to be there all the time; it's too draining and you don't want to end up resenting her. Good luck.

Question: Respite care for children with ASD? How much do you think is fair to charge for overnight respite care for a child on the autism spectrum? Also, how about hourly during the day? The couple is highly qualified...an Autism Therapist and Registered Nurse. Thanks!

Answer: It depends on the location, different states charge diffirent hourly wages. Are there any behaviors with this person? Are they on the more high-functioning level? Because you are not really running goals while doing respite, it more or less feels as though you are a sitter. Consider what all the parents expect out of you, while with there child. If the person is prone to behaviors and is at a low-functioning level, more should be charged on the hour. Check on the hourly pay (to be fair) within your state and go from there

Question: What is the meaning of the poem "King Lear in Respite Care" by Margare Atwood? Can someone explicate the poem for me? I don't understand it. In what ways does this connect to King Lear? http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/singlePoem.do?poemId=99

Answer: It seems to me that she is feeling guilty about having put her father in respite care, and so she is writing about the way he is being treated: not very well. It reminds her of the way King Lear is being treated by his daughters, not only the "wicked" Goneril and Regan, but also Cordelia, the youngest one, who, if you remember, refuses to flatter her father at the beginning of the play. So when she says, at the end, "I love you like salt", it means that she refuses to flatter him, but at the same time, loves him like salt, a necessary element to human beings, and yet something that we cannot eat in great quantities. A few ideas! .

Question: Seeking information on how to become respite care provider in my home.? I have 9 years experience working with persons with MR/DD and am also a pediatric nurse. I would like information on how to become certified to provide respite care in my home (I live in Ohio). Thanks!

Answer: call the nursing registry in your state, and ask them

Question: Do you prounounce it res pit or re-spite fpr respite as in a rest or in elder care? I've heard it pronounced both ways. Mainly res-pit as in elder care and respite in the text of rest and relaxtion. Are they 2 different words or the same pronounced depending on where you grew up? We, Southerners are famous for language skills.

Answer: res pit, but I live in the South too!