With an elderly population that is larger than it's ever been in the U.S., more families in the local area are providing care for a relative. Visiting Angels^® Eugene is here to help with our respite care services. Whether you stop by your parents' place once a week to do housework, or you're there every day to prepare meals and keep them company, we can provide the coverage you need. It is important for family caregivers to rest, restore their energy, and address other areas of life without worrying about their elderly loved ones. 

Why Choose Respite Care

Being a family caregiver requires time, patience, and a lot of physical and emotional strength. As rewarding and essential as this work is, it undoubtedly takes a toll. When you're responsible for the care of an aging parent or relative, it becomes instinctive to put aside your own wants and needs, but doing so for too long can put your health and well-being at risk.

Caregiver burnout is an extreme state of exhaustion. It can manifest itself as anxiety, depression, or even the inability to provide the care your loved one needs. The key to pulling yourself out of burnout or to prevent it altogether is taking breaks.

The purpose of our respite care services at Visiting Angels Eugene is to prevent you from reaching burnout and to help you incorporate your own rest and personal time into your caregiving schedule. Not only does taking this time protect your health, but it also ensures that you're actually able to provide the level of care your family member needs.

Respite Care Options for Eugene Area Families

Every family has different needs, so our team at Visiting Angels Eugene offers multiple forms of respite care to address the unique challenges that our clients and their families face.

Our care services at Visiting Angels Eugene include:

• Temporary Care. If you need to take an extended period of time off for a vacation or personal emergency, we can provide full caregiver coverage while you're gone.
• Part-Time Care. If you need ongoing support for a few hours here and there, our caregivers can step in to help free up your schedule.
• Support Care. If you're not fully equipped to meet your loved one's care needs on your own, we can send a caregiver to assist you.

What Is Respite Care?

At Visiting Angels Eugene, our focus is on bringing quality care into the homes of local seniors. Our respite care services make it possible to do so in a way that supports family caregivers and brings them peace of mind. We offer a wide variety of home care services and programs. No matter your loved one's needs, we can meet them.

Here are some ways in which we can assist your loved one in the Eugene area while you are away:

• Light housekeeping and assistance with chores
• Companionship
• Meal planning and preparation
• Transportation to appointments
• Medication reminders
• Respectful aid with personal care tasks
• Fall prevention
• Running errands

We understand that rigid care programs will not work for our elderly clients. Each individual has a unique set of care needs and preferences. We will work closely with you and your loved one to create a personalized care plan. Our caregivers are happy to tailor their services and approaches to meet your loved one's exact needs.

Our care is also personalized in the form of a visitation schedule. As noted above with our temporary, part-time, and support care, you can enlist respite services whenever they may be needed. Our caregivers have around-the-clock availability, making it possible for you to take breaks as needed. 

Choosing Visiting Angels Eugene provides you with peace of mind. Our custom care plans and flexible scheduling allow you to rest assured your loved one is receiving the care they need. As they continue to age and their needs change, our care plans can easily be altered. We always have your loved one's best interests in mind, and we are also proud to work alongside local family caregivers.

Respite Care Consults for Eugene Area Families

Through our respite care services, we're able to give family caregivers the support they need to provide the best possible care for their elderly relatives. We begin with a no-obligation in-home consultation to learn more about your family and how we can best assist you. This initial meeting is also a great time to address any questions or concerns you have. The information gathered at this time will help us design your personalized care plan.

As a locally owned and operated senior care agency, we love serving seniors and families in our area. We extend our respite care into Eugene, Springfield, Lane County, and throughout the surrounding area.

To find out more about our respite care services or to schedule a consultation, contact Visiting Angels Eugene today.