Respite

Respite care is about helping you maintain a healthy balance so that you can continue to   enjoy your own quality of life. Respite care is a transferable service which means that it can be provided at home, in a seniors’ retirement community or a long-term care facility. Respite care means someone else will step in to fulfill your responsibilities.

This service can be customized accordingly; this means it can be all-encompassing such as a short-term stay in a long-term care home, or focused on selected tasks such as:

• Personal care
• Companionship
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Escorted trips for shopping, outings or appointments

Ways how your loved one can benefit from respite care:

• Cognitive stimulation with art or music programs
• Interaction with other seniors
• A change of scenery
• An assessment by a healthcare professional
• A change of pace, and face, from their regular routine

Respite can take place in a variety of settings, including your own home. It might be for a few hours a day at a day center; or for a few days, a weekend or a couple of weeks in a residential home or with a family. A sitting service at home can also sometimes be arranged, depending on your circumstances.