In-home respite care is a type of respite care that takes place in the primary caregivers home. It provides temporary relief for primary caregivers, enabling them to take a break from the demands of caregiving a sick, aging, or disabled family member. In-home respite care can take many forms, such as enlisting friends and family to watch the loved one so the caregiver can take a break to visit others, go to the gym, or handle chores, or finding volunteers or paid carers to provide in-home services for the loved one, either occasionally or on a regular basis. Respite care professionals who visit clients at home can help complete everyday chores, such as laundry and meal preparation, and assist clients with bathing and dressing. The cost of in-home respite care varies depending on the provider and the level of care needed, and most insurance plans do not cover these costs. Medicare will cover most of the cost of up to 5 days in a row of respite care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility for a person receiving hospice care, but Medicaid may offer assistance for in-home respite care. To find in-home respite care services, one can contact in-home care agencies, adult day services, facilities that allow short-term stays, individuals you hire directly, or friends and relatives willing to volunteer.