Respite care gives unpaid family caregivers a break from the overwhelming task of caregiving for a short period of time. As a family caregiver in St. Louis County, you may feel you never have time for yourself. However, you may also worry about your loved one's well-being when you're not by their side. By partnering with Visiting Angels^® Mid County St. Louis, you can confidently take time off and ensure your loved one is being cared for by a professional who is dedicated to meeting their needs and promoting your quality of life and experience as a family caregiver. 

What is Respite Care?

Our respite care services can be booked in advance if you are planning a vacation or know you have a special appointment to attend. However, we can also provide services in emergencies if you are unexpectedly unavailable to care for your loved one in St. Louis County at the last minute. Our flexible care visits can even be scheduled on an ongoing weekly or monthly basis to make certain you're regularly pencilling in time for much-needed rest and self-care. 

How Respite Care Helps Seniors in St. Louis County

If your loved one has specialized needs or unique lifestyle preferences, you may worry about whether anyone else can accommodate their care requirements. Our caregiving team at Visiting Angels Mid County St. Louis has gracefully handled a broad spectrum of personalities, circumstances, and situations, and we're ready to deliver the high-quality, personalized care your loved one deserves in their golden years. 

Examples of some of the different ways our care providers can help include:

• Providing reminders about taking medications
• Monitoring and supervising seniors
• Doing laundry, vacuuming, and other basic chores
• Taking care of preparing meals
• Conversing with seniors and acting as patient companions
• Arranging transportation logistics 
• Helping out with personal care routines

Getting Started with Respite Care

Don't wait until you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted to ask for the help of a respite care provider. Give yourself the time off you need to be the best caregiver for your loved one. Just contact our office to learn more about getting started with our services. We'll meet with you to discuss any questions you have and start organizing a customized plan of care for both you and your loved one!

Call Visiting Angels Mid County St. Louis today to book a free respite care consultation in St. Louis County, Bridgeton, Creve Coeur, Clayton, Des Peres, Frontenac, Olivette, Hazelwood, Maryland Heights, University City, or a nearby town.