Respite Care

Short-term care is as invaluable for individuals as it is for their families. Respite care, as short-term care is also known, offers an abundance of relief to family caregivers. People who are overcome with the simultaneous duties of tending to their kids, managing a career and household, as well as caring for an elderly parent or family member are among the people who benefit most from respite care. Enormous responsibilities alone do not always warrant respite care. A family who travels abroad on a two-week vacation may call on respite services to provide care for their loved one during the brief time away. 

Compassionate in-home care describes respite care services. A caregiver, either hired through a disability service agency or recruited privately, arrives at the individuals home to provide care for a pre-determined period. Support is generally non-medical. Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming and dressing are typical non-clinical services a respite caregiver provides to individuals. Cooking meals and help with feeding are also a part of respite care duties. Professional caregivers also offer invaluable companionship, remedying the loneliness that often affects individuals. 

The nature of respite care makes it flexible. Temporary relief may be attained for a few hours on a Tuesday afternoon, for instance, or extended to fulltime care for four months. 

In-home care and respite services are offered by trained providers. They get to know each of their clients and their individual needs to ensure they are comfortable within their own homes. To schedule your first appointment, 

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