CareBreaks Respite Services Caring for a loved one can often be overwhelming, so the CareBreaks program offers the gift of time. It can help family caregivers arrange for, and perhaps help pay for, a break. A break for a caregiver may include bringing a volunteer or paid worker into the home, arranging for your loved one to attend a safe day program, or even placing your loved one in an overnight facility for a short period of time. CareBreaks may be used occasionally or at regularly scheduled times. This gives the caregiver time to shop, get medical care, attend to personal matters, rest, vacation, etc.