When caring for a loved one becomes a full-time ordeal, you may wonder how you can ever have a moment to yourself. Leaving your loved one alone isn't an option, and you can't trust just anybody to manage their care while you're away. The respite care providers at Visiting Angels^® Edwardsville understand the difficulty of your situation and can help you build time into your schedule to tend to your own needs without compromising your loved one's safety or personal well-being. Our services give family caregivers relief from the many demands of caregiving and also instill them with peace of mind when they are enjoying their time off.

What is Respite Care?

As a type of home care, respite care is designed to help seniors age in place safely, comfortably, and with dignity. However, what distinguishes this care type from conventional home care is the way it is scheduled. These services are generally offered on a short-term basis to provide temporary relief for family caregivers. Family caregivers remain their loved one's main source of support, while our care providers act as a lifeline they can always call when they want to take a well-deserved break.

How Respite Care Helps Seniors in Edwardsville

When family caregivers neglect their own needs for too long, they can experience the detrimental effects of burnout. As a result, respite care doesn't just give family caregivers confidence about their loved one's situation while they take a few days or weeks to themselves. It also helps them preserve their own well-being and protect their capacity to deliver high-quality care.

Our services also enrich the social lives of elderly adults in Edwardsville and provide them with customized support that suits their lifestyle and personal preferences. These services include:

Help with day-to-day tasks such as bathing and dressing

• Joyful conversation and meaningful social interaction
• Homemaking support, including meal preparation
• Light housekeeping and basic chores
• Gentle medication reminders and supervision
• Reliable transportation for important appointments

Getting Started with Respite Care

Lay the foundation for a more balanced approach to your role as a family caregiver with the help of our flexible services. Simply give us a call today to get started with a free consultation, and we will design a custom care plan that suits your needs.

Our no-cost, no obligation respite care consultations are available for families in Edwardsville, Alton, Godfrey, Bethalto, Glen Carbon, Granite City, Troy, and communities in the surrounding areas. Call Visiting Angels Edwardsville today!