Key Takeaways
- Although 39 percent of caregivers say respite would be helpful, only 13 percent use it, citing structural and subjective barriers such as lack of trust, shame, or concerns about quality of care.
Caregiver Chats Episode 54: Why Respite Matters: Insights from the 2025 Caregiving in the US Report
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by nationally recognized caregiving and equity expert Jason Resendez to explore the newly released Caregiving in the US 2025 report. Together, they unpack emerging trends in caregiving and focus on one critical gap: the underuse of respite care— breaks that give caregivers time to rest and recharge. With nearly 4 in 10 caregivers reporting that respite services would be helpful, but only 13 percent actually using them, the conversation highlights why access to this type of support matters for caregivers’ emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
Episode highlights include:
- Key findings from the 2025 Caregiving in the U.S. report
- The growing diversity and complexity of caregiving
- Why respite care is essential and why so few caregivers access it
- Types of respite care available and where to find support
- Jason’s insights on advancing caregiving equity and systemic change
Listen to the episode:
- Apple: https://apple.co/41Rx5E4
- Spotify: https://bit.ly/41oA076
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