caregiver respite support

https://5j5cqra9sw.northstarcolumn.com/posts/building-consistent-senior-care-routines-for-better-well-being

After months of round-the-clock care for her mom, Lena finally booked a Saturday off through a local respite program. A volunteer sat with her mom, cooked her favorite soup, and listened to old records. Lena slept in, met a friend for coffee, and felt human again. That short break didn't solve everything, but it reminded her that she matters too—not just as a caregiver, but as her own person.