Respite Care for Caregivers
The National Parkinson Foundation Minnesota is proud to offer a Respite Care Grant program to provide caregivers with respite so they can take care of themselves while they are caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease.
What is the Respite Care Grant?
This grant is available to individuals who are unable to afford care services on their own and are ineligible for other subsidized programs. Through this program, caregivers my receive financial help in order to take a break from caring for their loved one with Parkinson’s. Currently, the Respite Care Grant is $500 annually per family. Families can use grants to help pay for in-facility or in-home care. Our goal is to provide caregivers an opportunity to take care of personal needs reducing the overall stress related to their caregiving responsibilities.
Why is respite care important?
According to the National Family Caregiving Association:
- 30 percent of caregivers are over age 65
- 17 percent of family caregivers provide more than 40 hours of care per week
- Family caregivers experiencing extreme stress have been shown to age prematurely
How to I apply for the Respite Care Grant?
Our goal is to make the application program for this grant as easy as possible. Download, review, and complete the following short forms.
- Respite Care Grant Program Guidelines (PDF, 25KB)
- Respite Care Grant Application (PDF, 26KB)
- Respite Care Grant Diagnosis Statement (PDF, 22KB)
- Respite Care Grant Provider Checklist (PDF, 26KB)
How do I get more information?
Contact our office at (763) 545-1272.
