Respite Care Services

CareWell Services Southwest, the Region 3B Area Agency on Aging for Calhoun and Barry counties, helps family caregivers access respite care — the temporary relief that lets them rest and recharge while a loved one is well cared for. Describing respite as “an important resource for caregivers,” CareWell connects families with local providers to arrange the breaks they need.

The agency helps caregivers find respite options in their community, including connections to providers such as the Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care — an adult day setting where an older adult can spend the day safely engaged while the caregiver gets relief. Because respite needs vary, CareWell’s staff can help families identify the right fit, and the agency offers a fuller range of caregiver supports, including its Caregiver Resource Center, the free Trualta online training hub, dementia support, and the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver. A single call can connect a caregiver to respite alongside these other resources.

This resource matters because regular respite is one of the most effective ways to prevent caregiver burnout and keep a loved one at home, yet many caregivers don’t know what local options exist or how to access them. CareWell’s role is to make those connections. For caregivers in Calhoun and Barry counties needing a break, the agency is the natural first contact. Reach CareWell at (269) 966-2450 or toll-free 1-800-626-6719, or email info@carewellservices.org.