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Everything Seniors & Family Caregivers Need To Know About Respite Care

Respite care can benefit independent seniors who could use daily companionship and family members who need part-time caregiving assistance

Respite care, also known as short-term or temporary care, is designed to support both primary/family caregivers and seniors. It allows primary care providers to take a short break from caregiving to visit with friends, run errands, go on a vacation or just rest, helping them achieve and maintain a healthier balance in their lives. Part-time care also comes with benefits for seniors, who get to change their routine a bit, meet and interact with a loving, expert caregiver, and engage any number of senior-friendly activities in a safe environment.

Do I Need Respite Care?

Caring for a loved one is a noble, rewarding experience, but it can take a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional health over time. As a family caregiver, you may need to maintain two households, go to work, raise kids, and take care of your loved one. This can be overwhelming for anyone.

With respite care, you can take a break whenever you need it. You can attend to your other responsibilities knowing that your loved one is safe and well provided for in your absence.

While you may want to do it all alone, it is important to keep in mind that only when you take good care of yourself and your needs can you take care of someone else and their needs. By taking time just for yourself, you can prevent stress and burnout, improve mood, and ultimately be a better caregiver for your loved one.

Part-time respite care is often a good way for families and their senior loved ones to ease into home care services. By getting to know their caregiver and get used to the idea of professional in-home living assistance, seniors may be more receptive to long-term care. By starting with care a few hours each week, seniors can form a trusting bond with their caregiver which will help them be comfortable with personal care assistance, such as toileting, incontinence care, bathing, and grooming, as their needs progress.

How Often Do I Need Respite Care?

The number of hours per week you may need respite care depends on your family’s unique situation, including your loved one’s condition and needs, your work and other obligations, and more. Considering all these factors, professional caregivers will develop a care plan for your loved one that works both for your personal situation.

It is important to bear in mind that your loved one’s care requirements may change over time, so they may, at some point, need additional assistance. Building a relationship with a home care agency you can trust through a part-time care program can help you plan for future care needs. Quality home care providers can offer a variety of in home care services to meet the needs of seniors with a wide variety of assistance requirements, meaning your loved one won’t need to switch care providers as their non-medical needs progress.

As for the general availability of respite care, it is at your disposal whenever you may need it, including workdays, weekends, and holidays. There are no limitations when it comes to professional care, as its goal is to allow you and your loved one to tailor your routines as you see fit.

How Much Does Respite Care Cost?

The cost of respite care varies from one client to another, as no two families have the same needs. Before developing a care plan for your loved one, professional caregivers and coordinators will assess your loved one’s needs during a home consultation. This is also the ideal time to discuss the cost of care, as well as financing solutions such as Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, veterans benefits or paying out of pocket.

While Medicare typically doesn’t cover long-term care, state Medicaid funds may pay for professional care. If your loved one is a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran, they may be eligible for veteran’s benefits, which can cover the cost of care.

Similarly, if your loved one has long-term care insurance, you can use it to pay for care. If none of these solutions are at your disposal, paying out of pocket is also an option, which is definitely worth it, considering the benefits of respite care.

Find Respite Care in Gastonia, NC

Visiting Angels of Gastonia, NC, is a leading provider of non-medical in home care services for seniors. To learn more about the in-home assisted living services provided by our staff of compassionate caregivers, please call our Gastonia office at (704) 825-3350 or contact us for more information.

Visiting Angels proudly serves Alexis, Belmont, Bessemer City, Boiling Springs, Casar, Charlotte, Cherryville, Cramerton, Crouse, Dallas, Earl, Fallston, Gastonia, High Shoals, Iron Station, Kings Mountain, Lattimore, Lawndale, Lincolnton, Lowell, McAdenville, Mooresboro, Polkville, Shelby, Stanley, Vale, Waco, and the surrounding areas of North Carolina.

Serving Gastonia, Cramerton, Kings Mountain, Shelby, Belmont and Surrounding Communities in Gaston and Cleveland Counties

Visiting Angels GASTONIA, NC
1544 Union Rd Ste B
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-825-3350

Serving Gastonia, Cramerton, Kings Mountain, Shelby, Belmont and Surrounding Communities in Gaston and Cleveland Counties

Visiting Angels GASTONIA, NC
1544 Union Rd Ste B
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-825-3350