When Family Caregivers Need to Catch Their Breaths, Visiting Angels of Schererville, IN’s Respite Care is There

When an aging loved one starts to need help with everyday tasks, family members are first in line to help meet that need. Because more and more seniors are choosing to age in place, remaining independent and at home for longer, family caregiving is becoming more common. For family members who are balancing raising kids, a career, and other family needs, caregiving for an aging parent or loved one becomes complicated. At Visiting Angels of Schererville, we know there is nothing more important than family. When you join the Visiting Angels of Schererville family, you will have access to respite care services that can improve the quality of life of your loved one and yourself.

What Does Visiting Angels of Schererville’s Respite Care Include?

Inviting a caregiver into your loved one’s home can be nerve-wracking. That’s why our respite care plans are designed specifically with you in mind: you are in control of the services we provide, the schedule of care, and the budget for the care plan. Each element can be customized so that it meets your family’s unique needs, as well as the interests, abilities, and hopes of your loved one.

Our respite care providers can help with:

·       Grocery shopping, preparing meals, and made-ahead meals

·       Transportation to the pharmacy, the grocery store, community resources, etc.

·       Medication reminders and maintaining a healthy daily schedule

·       Help completing laundry, linens changing, and keeping up with housekeeping tasks

·       Companionship at doctor’s appointments, note-taking, and reporting out to family members

·       Personal care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and grooming

A Visiting Angel can provide dedicated senior care for your loved one, and expertise that your family can rely on. Respite care from a Visiting Angel means you and your family can be even better at providing for your loved one’s needs.

Respite Care is for Family Members Too

Because we are in the business of caregiving, we know the responsibilities your family faces in making sure the needs of an aging loved one are met. We also know that family caregivers need to take good care of themselves in order to take good care of others. Respite care services can help you maintain balance and support the whole family. With help from a Visiting Angel, you can step away for any length of time, and we will provide the same trusted, caring assistance that your loved one is used to.