When a loved one needs help, it's natural to want to tend to their needs yourself. However, doing so 24/7 is a recipe for burnout. Even if you know you need time off from caregiving, you may not know who to trust with your loved one's care. Fortunately, you can always turn to the professional respite care providers at Visiting Angels^® Pittsburgh. As a local care agency trusted by families across the community, we understand how important it is for you to take a break without guilt or worry.

What is Respite Care?

With our respite care services at Visiting Angels Pittsburgh, you can find the support system you've been looking for. This type of care doesn't replace family caregivers; instead, it helps them be the best caregivers possible by ensuring they have time to rest and focus on self-care. In contrast to the other kinds of home care offered by our local agency in Pittsburgh, these caregiving services focus on short-term care delivered on a temporary or ongoing basis.

How Respite Care Helps Seniors in Pittsburgh

We'll meet your family's unique needs through our customizable care plans. For example, we'll be sure to deliver care precisely when you need a break, whether you are going to have coffee with a friend or plan on taking a vacation out of town. In addition, we'll deliver the specific forms of care your loved one requires to stay safe and content in your absence. All of our service types, including Alzheimer's care and companion care, are available on a short-term basis to give you time off no matter what kinds of needs your loved one has.

Examples of our most common services are listed below:

• Cooking, grocery shopping, and light chores
• Help with personal care activities such as showering
• Socialization and friendly conversation
• Transportation to appointments or local events
• Assistance with remembering medication schedules

Getting Started with Respite Care

You can learn more about getting started with our services risk-free. Simply reach out to our local agency to inquire about a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. This initial meeting will provide you and your loved one with detailed information about how our services work and how our care professionals can approach your unique situation.

Don't risk caregiver burnout. Get started with a free respite care consultation in Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, Castle Shannon, Mt Lebanon, South Park, Upper Saint Clair, West Mifflin, Brentwood, or a nearby town today by giving Visiting Angels Pittsburgh a call.