Respite Care
Short breaks for family caregivers.
What is Respite Care?
Respite care gives family caregivers a break. A trained caregiver steps in for a few hours, a day, or longer, so you can rest, work, run errands, or travel knowing your loved one is in good hands.
How respite care helps you or your loved one
- Gives family caregivers time to rest and recharge.
- Lowers stress and helps prevent caregiver burnout.
- Keeps your loved one's routine the same while you are away.
- Lets you keep up with work, family, and your own health.
- Gives your loved one a friendly new face and fresh company.
What respite care looks like
Every visit is built around your loved one, but here are some of the everyday moments families can expect.
A caregiver arrives so you can go to your own doctor visit.
Help with meals, bathing, and dressing while you are at work.
A full weekend of care while you visit family out of town.
Games, walks, and conversation to keep the day bright.
A short note at the end of the visit about how the day went.
Care that follows the same routine you use at home.
Frequently asked questions
Want to learn more about respite care?
Chat with Carey now or give us a call. We are happy to answer your questions, talk through what your loved one needs, and help you decide if respite care is the right fit. There is no pressure and no cost to talk.