Supporting Family Caregivers Through the Lifespan Respite Care Program

May 10, 2015 /
Caregiver related

Caregivers of people with MS spend about 24 hours a week providing care. Of these caregivers, 64% are emotionally drained, 32% experience depression and 22% have lost a job due to caregiving responsibilities. The Lifespan Respite Care Program helps states better coordinate and deliver quality respite care that improves the health of family caregivers and allows the person living with MS to continue living at home.

Learn more of this program by clicking here

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