As an unpaid family caregiver, you may feel like you're working around the clock. While your loved one and your other family members surely appreciate the work you do, the physical, mental, and emotional demands of your duties may sometimes feel overwhelming. Respite care can provide you with benefits such as the chance to rest and look after your own needs without guilt. At Visiting Angels^® Cookeville, we're proud to provide services that not only improve seniors' quality of life, but also help family caregivers live a more balanced and sustainable lifestyle. 

What is Respite Care?

Respite care can be provided in different ways to meet different needs. For the most part, families request this type of care when the primary caregiver wants a few hours or days of relief from their responsibilities. We match families with professional care providers from our team who can step in for family caregivers and enable them to enjoy some much-needed and well-deserved time for self-care and rest.

In general, there's no "one-size-fits-all" approach to this category of care. In some cases, family caregivers need reprieve while helping a loved one recover from an illness or injury. In other instances, family caregivers have been working nonstop for years and desperately need a vacation. No matter what your situation looks like, we can design a care plan that is tailored to the needs of your family and your loved one.

How Respite Care Helps Seniors in Cookeville

Our care providers offer flexible support that can accommodate elderly adults with a wide range of age-related issues and care requirements. We even offer specialized support for Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other challenging conditions. Whenever your loved one is in the hands of one of our care professionals, you can have peace of mind about their well-being. 

Below is a brief overview of the different services we offer for the Cookeville area:

• Support with preparing meals and tidying up the home 
• Assistance with daily routines and personal care tasks
• Help with remembering medication schedules
• Walking and mobility support
• Plenty of joyful social interaction

Getting Started with Respite Care

Getting started with respite care can help you avoid caregiver burnout and enable you to approach your role as a caregiver in a more balanced manner. By tending to your own needs, you can make certain you have the energy and patience required to continue caring for your loved one to the best of your abilities.

Learn more about our respite care services by calling Visiting Angels Cookeville to book a free consultation in Cookeville, Crossville, Fairfield Glade, Hendersonville, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, or a neighboring community.