5-013.01 Purpose

473 NAC 5-013.01

Respite Care for Adults is a service designed to provide temporary relief to the usual caregiver from the continuous support and care of a dependent aged or disabled client.

Respite care may be used to -

1. Reduce stress;

2. Reduce the social isolation of the caregiver;

3. Assist the caregiver through an emergency;

4. Reduce out-of-home placement; or

5. Increase the stability of the household.