Many times the need for this care follows a hospital stay. Other times a family crisis might mean that a client needs some outside help.  We see many patients who don't meet the criteria for skilled care in a nursing home, but can't manage for themselves after breaking an arm or a leg for example. Sometimes there is no family there to provide support, and often the client can't afford to pay the full cost of private care.  Individuals receiving Rapid Response Short Term services are informed about the cost of the assistance provided and requested to make an appropriate contribution according to their financial ability.

The AAA 1-B offers a second Rapid Response program - Rapid Response Respite. This program is designed to provide short term relief for individuals who are long term caregivers for individuals age 60 or older or for individuals 18 or older with a disability.  Services consist of:

• In-home respite
• Out-of-home respite
• Adult day services

Individuals receiving Rapid Response Respite are required to pay a percentage of the cost for the services received according to their financial ability.

For more information on the Rapid Response programs and services, contact the Area Agency on Aging 1-B at 800-852-7795 and ask to speak with the Rapid Response Nurse for your county.