Types of Home Care

• Types Of Home Care Overview
• Homecare Services
• Personal Care
• Palliative Care
• Ready Set Go Home
• Dementia Care
• Alzheimer's Care
• End of Life Care
• Safe & Steady Fall Prevention Program
• Respite Care
• Alzheimer's FAQ

Serving Baltimore, Bel Air, Easton Edgewater, Eldersburg, Frederick Gaithersburg, Hagerstown, Largo Laurel, Millersville, Pikesville, Silver Spring, Towson & Waldorf, Maryland

Visiting Angels Maryland Offices

Visiting Angels in Eldersburg, MD

6505 Ridenour Way E #1B
Eldersburg MD 21784
Phone: 410-549-8002

Visiting Angels in Largo, MD

9701 Apollo Dr #300
Largo MD 20774
Phone: 301-583-8820

Visiting Angels in Silver Spring, MD

804 Pershing Dr #110
Silver Spring MD 20910
Phone: 301-578-1616

Visiting Angels in Towson, MD

100 West Rd #300
Towson MD 21204
Phone: 443-841-5455

Visiting Angels in Gaithersburg, MD

971A Russell Ave
Gaithersburg MD 20879
Phone: 301-355-6578

Visiting Angels in Reisterstown, MD

316 Main Street #1 B
Reisterstown MD 21136
Phone: 410-218-9506

Visiting Angels in Baltimore, MD

7206 Belair Rd
Baltimore MD 21206
Phone: 410-882-8201

Visiting Angels in Waldorf, MD

50 Post Office Rd #201
Waldorf MD 20602
Phone: 301-396-8400

Visiting Angels in Waynesboro, PA

10764 Buchanan Trail E
Waynesboro PA 17268
Phone: 717-749-0458

Visiting Angels in Millersville, MD

8338 Veterans Hwy #103A
Millersville MD 21108
Phone: 410-505-5141

Visiting Angels in Easton, MD

221 Glenwood Ave
Easton MD 21601
Phone: 443-746-0494

Respite Care

Caring for an aging loved one can be a huge full-time responsibility, especially when you have other family, work, and personal obligations that command your attention. What happens when you need to run important errands, go to a business meeting at the office, take a vacation, or need a breather?

If you are one of 40+ million Americans providing unpaid elder care, you understand the issues and challenges of being a primary caregiver. Thankfully, a professional resource is available to assist you.

Respite care from a reputable home care agency, like Visiting Angels, can lend a helping hand when you cannot be with your senior loved one for a brief time.

What is Respite Care?

Respite care is short-term or temporary home care that provides much-needed relief or a break from a primary caregiver’s duties. Respite care helps families and primary caregivers who may need to leave briefly to work outside the home, take care of personal tasks, or manage other responsibilities.

Flexibility is one of the most significant benefits of respite care. You can usually schedule services for a few hours or overnight to a few days or longer. Professional caregivers can also perform in-home assistance routinely on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis.

You’ll also gain peace of mind knowing your loved one is in capable and experienced hands—even for a short time.

Respite Care Services

Visiting Angels realizes the positive difference short-term senior care can make. Professional and dedicated caregivers will take a flexible approach in planning and scheduling services to ensure you and your loved one receive the respite care you need.

In-home respite care from Visiting Angels can include a wide range of services, including companion care and personal care. Some of the most common tasks performed include:

• Assistance with activities of daily living (such as dressing, grooming, and bathing)
• Laundry
• Light housekeeping
• Meal preparation
• Medication reminders

If your loved one requires specialized care, such as Alzheimer's care and dementia care, Visiting Angels’ professional caregivers with expertise in these areas will provide support.

Visiting Angels’ respite care can also help reduce your risk of caregiver burnout without compromising the quality of in-home support your loved one receives.

What Is Caregiver Burnout?

If you provide care for a loved one without professional assistance, you may be at high risk of physical and mental exhaustion, often referred to as "caregiver burnout." Symptoms of caregiver burnout include:

• Feeling irritable, stressed, exhausted, or isolated
• Difficulty sleeping
• Inability to keep appointments or manage responsibilities
• Lack of motivation
• Resentment toward your caregiving duties or your loved one
• Unhealthy coping behaviors, such as drug or alcohol use, overeating, or not eating enough
• Withdrawal from people and activities you used to enjoy

In-home respite care can substantially reduce your risk of burnout and make caring for your loved one more manageable. If you need to rest and recuperate, Visiting Angels can provide services while you focus on your well-being. If your daily or weekly caregiving routine has become overwhelming, Visiting Angels can perform regular respite visits to reduce your workload.

Get Started With Respite Care

Contact your local Visiting Angels’ home care location to request more information. A Visiting Angels’ care coordinator will provide you with a free, no-obligation home care consultation to discover and determine the services you need. The care coordinator will also answer any questions you have about Visiting Angels.

You can contact your local Visiting Angels agency on short notice when home care is needed. A care coordinator can fast-track the planning and scheduling process and will do their best to ensure a caregiver is available for your loved one.

All Visiting Angels’ caregivers are carefully screened and selected prior to placement. A care coordinator will take measures to find the right caregiver for you, whether it’s on a short- or long-term basis.

Find your nearest Visiting Angels' home care agency today or CONTACT US to learn more about our services!