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“Mom and dad are so much happier now that our new caregiver takes them outside and lets them really enjoy life. It’s really lifted a weight off our shoulders. Thank you Qualicare!”
Janett Aldermaine
Family Caregiver Support & Respite Care Services for Seniors
Taking care of a loved one isn’t easy, especially when you’re working as an unpaid caregiver in your free time.
Between work, family, and taking time for your own self-care, it can become overwhelming trying to manage around-the-clock care for a loved one, in addition to all the other responsibilities you have to manage in your daily life.
Qualicare is here to help. Our compassionate respite care providers can step-in as much or as little as you need, so that you can take time away from these duties and focus on other essential parts of your life.
You don’t have to go it alone. With Qualicare on your side, you can get back to enjoying the time that you get to spend with your loved one, instead of feeling like you need to be on duty every minute of the day.
What is Respite Care & How Does It Work?
Respite care is what you call short-term breaks for caregivers.
Without an occasional break, family members can fall victim to “caregiver burnout”, which impacts your ability to not only care for your loved one, but to take care of yourself as well.
Qualicare is committed to helping you take a well-deserved break before you get to the breaking point, with our respite care for family caregivers.
Our Respite Care & Caregiver Support Services
Typically, when respite care is required, it means that there’s an unpaid family member providing in-home respite care services for seniors with minimal support.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. You can’t function as an effective caregiver if you’re constantly stressed and overwhelmed by the number of things required of you each day.
We can provide family caregiver support either full-time, part-time, or remain available to you on an as-needed basis, so that you know you’ve always got Qualicare in your corner – no matter how much or how little assistance you need.
Benefits of Assisting Family Members with Caregiving Duties
The benefits of respite care for caregivers are quite wide when you consider all the issues that could arise from “caregiver burnout”.
Respite care for caregivers gives you the chance to step back from these important responsibilities and take a breath. You can focus on yourself and your needs for a little while, without having to worry that your loved one is still getting the support they need.
Then, once you’ve had a chance to rest and recharge, you can step back in to take over. In fact, one of the biggest benefits of respite care for caregivers is that YOU are in charge.
Qualicare is here to support however and how much you need. So, you tell us what you need to maintain your loved one’s (and your) quality of life, and our helpful respite care providers will be glad to build a plan and schedule around those needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Where Can Qualicare Clients Access In-Home Respite Care for the Elderly?
Qualicare can provide respite care for family caregivers in situations where clients are living at home, in nursing facilities, hospitals, or within retirement communities.
What Times of Day Can Respite Care Providers Offer In-Home Support?
We can offer family caregiver support for our clients 24 hours a day. This means, your loved one can always have the support they need, day or night, regardless of how busy your schedule becomes.
Can Qualicare Offer In-Home Elderly Respite Care Services on Holidays?
Yes, we can. Our caregivers can provide respite care for seniors 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This gives you the freedom to take the break you need during the holiday seasons as well.
What if a Client Doesn’t Want Respite Care for Family Caregivers?
Qualicare understands that in some cases, clients may now want family caregiver support, because they feel like their independence is being threatened. However, our compassionate caregivers are skilled in providing the benefits of respite care for caregivers, without making clients feel like they’re living under lock and key.
We can offer in-home respite care for elderly clients, without hovering over them every moment of every day. Our caregivers appreciate the importance of clients maintaining independence, and we’ll always do our best to facilitate that whenever possible.
How Much Notice Does Qualicare Need to Provide Respite Care for Family Caregivers?
While we always try to do planning with clients and family members at least a few weeks ahead of time, Qualicare’s team will always do our best to offer respite care services for seniors when they’re needed.
If you believe you’re suffering from “caregiver burnout”, reach out to us. Our team will work with you to build a schedule for family caregiver support as soon as possible, so you can take the break you deserve.
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