Family caregivers who do not have access to respite care services may find they feel constantly exhausted and stressed out. At Visiting Angels^® Plainfield, we strive to relieve family caregivers across the local community of the burden they may feel. We understand caring for a loved one is a tough task, and sometimes you simply need a break. With the helping hand of one of our care professionals, you can take time away from caregiving without any guilt and while maintaining peace of mind about your loved one's safety and well-being. 

What is Respite Care?

You can count on us to accommodate your respite care needs, whether you want to take an extended vacation or are just looking for a few hours off per week. This form of care differs from our other home care programs for the Plainfield area in that we leave family caregivers in charge of managing their loved one's care. By taking a back seat, we let them know they can always turn to us when they need a care professional to step in for a set period of time. 

How Respite Care Helps Seniors in Plainfield

Our services can help seniors in Plainfield with all kinds of care requirements and age-related difficulties. Even if your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, they will be in safe, capable hands when you hire one of our caregivers while you're away. 

Here are just a few examples of services that we often include as part of our clients' customized respite care plans:

• Running errands for seniors and accompanying them to appointments
• Cooking meals and stocking up at the grocery store
• Offering reminders and reliable supervision
• Being a compassionate companion and listening ear
• Assisting with daily routines such as bathing and getting dressed

Getting Started with Respite Care

At Visiting Angels Plainfield, we understand you may want to learn more about our services before getting started. We'll fill you in on our approach to care and ensure all of your questions are answered during a free initial meeting. Our no-cost care consultations offer an opportunity for us to get to know local families and explain how we can provide them with the respite and relief they're looking for. 

Are you ready to hear more about how respite care can help make your role as a family caregiver more manageable? Call Visiting Angels Plainfield today for a free consultation in Plainfield, Oswego, Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Joliet, Lockport, Romeoville, Shorewood, or a community in the surrounding areas.