Time Out Respite Program

The physical and emotional stress on caregivers can be overwhelming.  Time Out addresses the caregiver’s need for a break by providing student respite workers to serve as companions to their elderly loved ones.

College students are trained to provide caring companionship and supervision while creating a safe and stimulating environment for the frail elderly.   Additionally, they may help with meal preparation, laundry, changing bed linens, light grocery shopping, and assistance into the bathroom, as well as serve as medical escorts.  They do not provide personal care (i.e. bathing, dressing, feeding), cleaning, transportation, or administer medication or therapies.

Cost: $8/hour and $25 annual registration fee
Schedule: at least 8 hours per month
Continuity: same student for length of semester
Quality service: Student respite workers receive pre-service training and ongoing support related to aging and the needs of caregivers. Students are carefully screened; they provide 2 references and have a criminal history clearance.

If you are interested in services, please complete an intake form and we will contact you.

Feel free to contact us with questions or for more information.

Susan G. Smith, Program Director
(215) 204-6540

Katie Young, Program Coordinator
(215) 204-1328

Time Out Respite Program
c/o The Intergenerational Center at Temple University
1700 N. Broad Street, Room 412
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 204-6970
(215) 204-3195 fax