2026-2027 Lifespan Caregiver Respite Voucher

Who qualifies? Your loved one must live in New Mexico and have dementia, Parkinson’s, a brain injury, or another neurodegenerative condition. They must need assistance with at least two daily activities and cannot be receiving other paid care. As the primary caregiver, you must provide more than 16 hours of care each week.
Each household may receive one voucher, and it must be used within 90 days.

Cuidadores, ustedes también necesitan un descanso.
¿Quién califica? Su ser querido debe vivir en Nuevo México y tener demencia, Parkinson, una lesión cerebral u otra enfermedad neurodegenerativa. Debe necesitar asistencia con al menos dos actividades diarias y no puede estar recibiendo otros servicios de cuidado pagados. Como cuidador principal, usted debe brindar más de 16 horas de cuidado por semana.
Cada hogar puede recibir un solo vale, y debe usarse dentro de 90 días.

FREE ONLINE, SELF-PACED RESPITE CARE PROVIDER TRAINING

NMCC is offering free training on how to become a respite care provider! 

This training will teach you the skills required for becoming a paid or volunteer respite care provider in New Mexico. You’ll learn everything you need to know about working with people with disabilities of all ages and their families. 

No experience is necessary—anyone can learn! This FREE online training will give you the knowledge and skills you need to provide respite care to others. 

To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3BOXQw5

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