Respite - Lizzy Care

What Is Respite Care?

Respite gives caregivers a chance to step away — to rest, recharge, or simply take care of themselves — while knowing their loved one is safe and cared for. Through GUIDE, this care is covered by Medicare at no cost to you.

In-Home Respite

~72 Hours

A trained caregiver comes to your home so you can take time for yourself — run errands, rest, or simply step away.

Adult Day Center

~26 Days

Your loved one attends a local adult day program with activities, socialization, and professional supervision.

A Historic First for Caregivers

This is the first time Medicare has ever paid for respite care — a landmark recognition that supporting caregivers is essential to quality dementia care.

Try Home Care Free

Not sure if home care is right for your family? Respite lets you experience it at no cost with zero commitment.

Explore Adult Day Programs

Give your loved one a chance to engage in a social, structured environment — and see how it fits into your routine.

Caregiver Wellbeing

Burnout is real. Respite gives you permission to take a break — because you can't pour from an empty cup.

Enroll Soon & Get Double the Respite

The GUIDE respite year runs July 1 – June 30. Respite must be used within each benefit year — it doesn't roll over. That means the sooner you enroll, the more time you have to use your current benefit before June 30. Then on July 1, a brand new benefit kicks in.

Enroll now – use by June 30

$2,563

Use it before this respite year ends

July 1 – June 30, 2027

$2,563

A fresh benefit for the new respite year

Over $5,000

in free respite care in 2026 alone

Respite doesn't roll over — enroll soon to make the most of this year's benefit before June 30.

How to Get Started

Check Eligibility

It takes just a few minutes. We'll confirm whether you or your loved one qualifies for GUIDE and its respite benefit.

Enroll in GUIDE

Our team will walk you through a simple enrollment process — no paperwork headaches, no hidden fees.

Start Using Respite

Choose in-home care or an adult day program. We'll help coordinate everything so you can start getting the break you deserve.

What Is GUIDE?

GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) is a Medicare program that provides comprehensive dementia care management — including care coordination, caregiver support, 24/7 access to a care team, and respite services.

Lizzy Care is a proud GUIDE participant, bringing this program to families at absolutely no cost.