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Respite care provides temporary support services when an individual’s regular caregivers are unavailable.
Temporary care, provided by trained professionals, offers various types of care arrangements on a short-term basis, including assisted living, residential care, dementia care, and nursing care. It is suitable for instances when the primary caregiver requires a break or temporary support is needed.
The primary goal of temporary care professionals is to ensure continued care support to maintain independence at home.
- Housekeeping: A caregiver can help with chores around the home such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying.
- Light Medical Support: A caregiver can assist with needs like catheter care, feeding tube assistance, and suppositories.
- Personal Care: A home care professional can discreetly assist with daily routines like toileting and dressing.
- Assistance Leaving the Home: A caregiver can accompany you into the community for errands, shopping, or visiting others.
- Errand Assistance: A caregiver can help with tasks like picking up prescriptions or assisting with bills.
- Ongoing Companionship: A caregiver can visit for companionship such as sharing a meal or enjoying leisure activities together.
- Meal Preparation: A caregiver can prepare nutritious meals, snacks, and drinks as suited to your schedule.
- Mobility Assistance at Home: All caregivers are trained to provide mobility assistance as needed within the home.
- Benefits of At-Home Temporary Care: Receiving temporary care at home allows for continuous, convenient support in a familiar environment.