Care area
Adult day services & respite
Daytime programs, breaks for caregivers, transportation, and payment options.
Comparing transportation arrangements for adult day attendanceCompare adult-day rides using assistance needs, pickup and return handoffs, shared routes, charges, coverage questions and backup arrangements.Holiday Respite Planning: Book Before the Calendar FillsPlan holiday respite early for Thanksgiving and Christmas, compare home, center, and short stay options, and pack and schedule with calm steps.PACE Versus Staying With Traditional Medicare at HomeCompare PACE with staying on traditional Medicare at home, including how care teams, centers, and known Medicare costs differ for daily life.Building a realistic budget for day services and respiteCompare day services and respite by the hours of real help they give, not just by the price in the ad.Checking accessibility at an adult day centerPlan an adult-day center visit around entrances, rooms, toilets, communication and agreed assistance. Record barriers, follow-up answers and payment questions.Choosing an adult day program that fits the householdCompare adult day programs by the person's likes, agreed personal help, travel, rules for missed days, and firm pay terms. Settle intake steps before you start.PACE as an option for coordinated care in the communityPACE brings medical and social support together for eligible participants in its service area.Planning respite before a family caregiver needs a breakRespite means arranging temporary care so an unpaid caregiver can step away.