Our Respite services provide relief to primary Caregivers (e.g., a spouse, son, daughter, friend or relative) a break from providing supportive and supervisory care to someone who is dependent on their presence or assistance. Respite can be for a few hours or a few days depending on the individual situation. It can be provided occasionally, or periodically on a regular basis.
Respite will enable Caregivers to:
- deal with a crisis:
- take a planned, brief absence, such as a vacation;
- deal with their own medical issues (e.g., appointments, procedures);
- have an opportunity to rest, relax and catch up on sleep;
- spend quality time with friends and family; and,
- take time for themselves to exercise, shop, do personal care, and run errands.
Respite services, which we can provide to when Caregivers are absent include:
- assistance with personal care activities (e.g., oral care, bathing, dressing,
- mobility, and grooming);
- medication assistance (e.g., reminders, removing medications from Blistopax);
- homemaking (e.g., cleaning, laundry);
- meal preparation and clean-up;
- help with exercises (e.g., range-of-motions exercises); and,
- promote well-being (take out for walks, conversation)