Respite Care for Seniors and Family Caregivers in Littleton, CO
Being a family caregiver is one of the noblest jobs in the world. With your help, your loved one or family member can live safely at home, rather than in an assisted living facility. On the other hand, taking care of them and juggling your career, family, and obligations can be overwhelming and exhausting.
If you need a break from your caregiving duties, don’t hesitate to contact Visiting Angels Littleton. We offer quality respite care to seniors and families living in Littleton, Castle Rock, Centennial, Englewood, Evergreen, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, and Parker.
What Is Respite Care?
Respite care allows primary caregivers to take a break and focus on their personal lives without worrying about their loved one’s safety or well-being. With our in-home care services, you can go on a vacation, visit your friends, or take care of other obligations like running errands while we ensure your family member is taken care of.
Our caregivers can help your loved one with light housekeeping, meal preparation, folding clothes, or simply be there to provide them with joyful companionship. Our services can be provided at home, in a hospice, or medical facility.
Who Needs Respite Care Services?
Taking care of a family member, while honorable, can be exhausting and challenging. However, taking care of family members in the comfort of their own homes can offer peace of mind, better quality of life, and stability for all involved. Familial caregivers need to be able to continue with their own lives, taking care of errands, other family, and jobs.
Respite care is used by unpaid caregivers to help with their family member’s health care needs. Visiting Angels can support your family member with a number of special needs such as Alzheimer’s or dementia care or disability care.
Loved ones in need of care have a higher risk of depression and often fail to thrive, which can further be heart wrenching and taxing on the caregiver.
Visiting Angels are trained to reduce the risks by engaging seniors in brain stimulating activities to help them stay active and engaged physically and mentally, which helps combat depression that is too often a natural part of aging.
Why Is Respite Care Important?
Being a full-time caregiver can take a lot of time and energy. Additionally, depending on the level of care a loved one needs, it may go beyond a caregiver's capabilities. It is common for caregivers to get burned out on caring for their family members. If a caregiver pushes through burnout, they may make mistakes in their care, feel overly exhausted in the other parts of their life, or become resentful of their loved one.
Respite care can alleviate these potential issues. Having a professional health care provider come help allows the caregiver to take care of other aspects of their life while their loved one is being taken care of.
What Is Included with Respite Care Services?
Respite care can include many aspects of care and is based on the individual needs of your loved one. Here are a few categories of care Visiting Angels offers:
- Personal Care: Respite caregivers can help your loved one bathe, get dressed, and groom themselves. Personal care is a large part of what respite care can offer.
- Household Assistance: Hired respite caregivers can help with preparing meals, light housekeeping and tidying, and folding clothes. They can help keep the household running smoothly so you and your loved one have more peace of mind.
- Companionship: Perhaps your loved one doesn’t need special care, but they simply need companionship and social interaction. Respite care can step in and do activities with your loved one, including their favorite hobbies. The importance of socialization and continuation of activities that we love in our later life cannot be overstated. Respite care can support these activities.
When Can I Get Respite Care for My Loved One?
Our home care services are scheduled to suit your loved one's needs. Our caregivers can visit your loved one as often as needed and our care program is designed to fit you and your senior loved one's requirements. We can deliver in-home care on a short-term and long-term basis, on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Whenever you need us, we will be there to provide your parent with high-quality senior care while you disengage from your caregiving duties.
How Can I Find Trusted Respite Care Providers in Littleton, CO?
Our caregivers can visit your loved one for a few hours a day or a few days a week and provide you with the opportunity to run errands, go to work, or just relax and recharge your batteries.
While engaging your loved one in conversation, our care providers can help them with various tasks, such as bathing, toileting, or other personal needs, as well as housekeeping and preparing healthy meals. Our friendly caregivers and engaged care services make it easy for your family member to look forward to these visits.
How to Get Started with In-Home Senior Care from Visiting Angels Littleton
If you have been feeling exhausted and overwhelmed lately, it is time you consider professional in-home senior care for your loved one. It will allow you to take a well-deserved break and give you time to regroup.
If you wish to get started with home care, just contact our office in Littleton, CO at 720-981-0804 and we will match your loved one with a caregiver who has the skills and experience to provide the assistance they need.
Serving Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Castle Rock, Parker, Greenwood Village, Evergreen, and Throughout the South Denver Metro Area
Visiting Angels LITTLETON, CO
26 W Dry Creek Cir #210Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 720-981-0804
Fax: 720-981-8443