Respite care is a special name for a short-term break for caregivers. When you look after someone who’s sick or disabled, it’s a 24-hour job. You need a break from time to time to look after your own ...

Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...

Medicare Part A and Medicare Advantage plans may cover respite care as part of hospice care coverage, potentially covering 95% of eligible costs for up to 5 consecutive days. The respite care must be ...