Respite care provides interim home care assistance for family members and their senior loved ones in Denver, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Lakewood and surrounding Colorado communities

Providing care for an elderly loved one can be one of the most noble and selfless responsibilities you can take on. Juggling your own obligations while caring for a parent with dementia or a disabled sibling can be difficult at times. That's why Visiting Angels Denver has established a respite care program to assist family caregivers in the Denver area who require a break.

Visiting Angels Denver understands that, while caring for a loved one is a rewarding task, it can be taxing on your physical and mental health if you don't take time to focus on your own well-being every now and then. You must maintain a healthy diet, exercise, take breaks and care for your emotional health in order to provide the best care possible. We understand how difficult it is to focus on yourself when you are concerned about the quality of life of a loved one. Our interim home care services allow you to take a break and recharge your batteries whenever you need it.

How Can Interim Home Care Services from Visiting Angels Denver Help My Loved One?

When you rely on Visiting Angels Denver for respite care, we will match your loved one with one of our committed and well-trained caregivers. They can visit your loved one for a few hours each day, or several times per week if necessary, allowing you to go to work, run errands, take care of other obligations, or simply take a break. Instead of feeling anxious or guilty, you will feel at ease knowing that your loved one is in the capable hands of our caregivers.

Our respite care services include:

• Preparing and planning meals
• Washing dishes, doing laundry and other light housekeeping tasks
• Assisting your loved one with personal hygiene tasks like taking a bath or getting dressed
• Transporting your loved one to medical appointments, the grocery store and other places
• Providing friendly conversation and companionship
• Reminding your loved one to take their medication
• And more

How to Get Started with Visiting Angels Denver

If you’ve been feeling exhausted lately, now is a good time to consider interim home care from Visiting Angels Denver. Taking care of yourself is extremely important, and with the help of our compassionate caregivers, you will be able to take time to rest and regroup. If you think your loved one could benefit from our in-home senior care services, simply contact one of our care coordinators and together we will establish the frequency and level of care that best meets your loved one and your needs.

If needed, our caregivers can also provide your loved one with companion care, personal care or care for Alzheimer’s or dementia. Our interim home care plans are flexible and can be changed to include additional services and hours are your needs change.

For additional information on our respite care services, contact our office in Wheat Ridge, CO today, and we will gladly answer any of your questions.