Respite Care Services in Lehigh Valley, PA, and Surrounding Areas
In-home Respite Care Assistance When You Need It in Bethlehem, Allentown, and Quakertown, PA
Caring for an aging loved one can be rewarding but also challenging. Home Helpers® Home Care is here to make it easier. We are an in-home care provider that offers Respite Care services to help primary caregivers restore balance to their lives.
Your loved one deserves the highest quality senior care in the comfort of their home. Call your local agency at (610) 871-5609 or contact us online today to learn more.
WHAT IS RESPITE CARE?
If you are new to caregiver duties, you may not have heard the term respite care. Our in-home care will allow you to recharge briefly and focus on yourself. It may even allow you to maintain a work schedule. This Care can be scheduled so you get relieved at a time that works best for you. We’ll provide you with peace of mind knowing that your loved one is in qualified hands. Some examples include:
- Traveling for a vacation, for work, for the holidays? We can be there.
- We can help fill in with Care when you need or want to leave the home. This could be coverage for one afternoon a week or more frequently if necessary, such as for work.
- As your loved one’s Care needs change, our team can be blended into your Senior Care Plan to help with overnights or transition to a live-in situation if desirable.
RESPITE CARE BENEFITS
Respite care can benefit both the client and the family caregiver by:
- Helping improve caregivers’ mental and physical health and reducing their risk of burnout.
- Giving caregivers a break allows them to take a vacation, run errands, or relax from the demands of caregiving.
- Providing the relief caregivers need while allowing them to keep their loved ones at home. This can help keep families together and minimize or avoid the stress and heartache of placing a loved one in a care facility.
- Allowing families to create a custom plan that meets their specific needs will enable them to take advantage of the most beneficial services.
- Alleviating caregiving’s strain on relationships and preserving them by giving both parties some time apart.
IS IT FOR THE ELDERLY ONLY?
No, respite care is meant to provide relief and assistance to any caregiver providing support and Care to their loved one. Respite care can include those caring for loved ones recovering from surgery, end-of-life care, care for people who have disabilities, and more.
WHO PAYS FOR CARE?
For most, payment for Care is privately funded. Some long-term care policies might cover Care, so you must speak with your insurance company to determine what payment assistance is available for your family.
THERE ARE BENEFITS FOR BOTH THE CLIENT AND THE FAMILY CAREGIVER:
- For the client, benefits include increased socialization and assistance with personal care tasks that are less pleasant for a family member, allowing clients to maintain dignity.
- For family caregivers, benefits include time to tend to their needs, rest, and peace of mind knowing their loved one is with a trained professional Caregiver.