If you're a family caregiver, there's a lifeline you can call on when you need support. This lifeline is known as respite care. Visiting Angels® Forney provides this type of care among many others to make a difference in the lives of both the elderly community and the family members assisting them. Our professional care visits allow family caregivers to take a step back when they feel overwhelmed and hit pause on their duties. They can then enjoy some rest and recuperation without making any sacrifices for the quality of their loved one's elder care.

What is Respite Care?

Our local home care agency knows that caring for a loved one is far from easy. You may feel obligated to support your family member as much as possible, but you may not be able to sustain such a demanding schedule for very long. Our services can help you pencil in a break so that you don't become completely exhausted. 

Family caregivers experience a high risk of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion, and "caregiver burnout" is the term often used to describe this condition. Utilizing the help of our care professionals, you can make your burden more manageable and spend some time caring for yourself. Whether you want to take a short vacation or would like help from a care professional every week, we'll find a care solution that makes a positive difference in your relationship with your loved one and yourself.

How Respite Care Helps

We can meet a wide range of home care needs through our respite care services at Visiting Angels Forney, including advanced needs related to dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Common services in this category are as follows:

• Providing camaraderie and conversation
• Giving medication reminders on time
• Cooking meals and preparing snacks
• Doing basic housekeeping and chores
• Driving the senior to doctors' offices
• Helping with showering and grooming

Getting Started with Respite Care in Forney

In certain circumstances, respite care is needed on short notice. If this is the case, we can aim to fast-track the planning of care so that you can get the support you're looking for as quickly as possible.

We offer free consultations for families who are interested in getting started with care or want to learn more. This is a great opportunity for you to ask questions and get familiar with our approach to caring for elderly adults.

If you're ready to set up respite care, contact Visiting Angels Forney for a free consultation in Forney, Seagoville, Terrell, Wilmer, Mesquite, Sunnyvale, or a nearby community.