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Respite care offers temporary care services to someone who is chronically ill or injured. A care service provider may offer one-on-one services or group services. A caregiver can come to you or can render services at an adult center or at an assisted living facility.
Why Should You Consider Respite Care?
If an aging parent has cancer, is blind, or is enduring another debilitating health condition, they are likely in need of 24-hour care. It may not be possible for you to provide care to your family member every day of the year. Instead of passing off the care needs to friends and family, you can seek a care provider who will always be available to assist your loved one and who will follow your loved one's daily schedule.
Respite care services should be sought in advance. A caregiver may have several clients who they assist and may need to schedule the dates and times that your relative will need services. A caregiver will typically allow a client to schedule services by the hour, by the day, or by the week. Your relative's medical insurance policy may cover some of the costs for the respite care services they will be receiving.
How Will Services Be Rendered?
A caregiver who provides one-on-one services will come to your home, your loved one's home, an adult day care center, or an assisted living facility, to render the services that they are hired for. You should consider how independent your loved one is and their capability to leave their residence, prior to deciding if 'in-home' services or remote services will be the better fit for your family member.
A caregiver who provides group services will do so at a facility that provides day care or short-term residential services. A group respite care session may involve monitoring several people at the same time. A caregiver may offer activities that will keep each client engaged. Art or music instruction or a storytelling session that is offered can enrich the lives of those who are being monitored.
Once you have chosen the type of care that your loved one will need, go over the care schedule with the caregiver. Inquire about any supplies that you will need to furnish while your family member is being cared for. Dietary essentials, medications, and personal grooming products should be easily accessible to the person who will be providing the services.
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