When physical or emotional challenges start to negatively color your experience of caring for a loved one, respite care can help you recuperate. At Visiting Angels^® Danville, we have an understanding team with unique insight into the hard work of caregiving. Our goal is to help family caregivers enjoy a greater degree of balance in their lives and their relationships. We make it possible for these individuals to take a much-needed break without ever having to worry that their choice is negatively impacting their loved one's care or personal security.

What is Respite Care?

Considered a form of short-term care, respite care is designed to provide family caregivers with time away from their overwhelming schedule. With a mental break from their responsibilities, they can fully disconnect and actually have the opportunity to rest and recharge. Many of our clients choose to go on out-of-town vacations while we are caring for their loved ones. Some simply use the time to run errands and catch up with friends. For those who need time off at regular intervals, we can also arrange ongoing care visits to provide them with frequent relief.

How Respite Care Helps Seniors in Danville

Respite care can play a crucial role in helping family caregivers avoid the serious consequences that arise with burnout. Burnout doesn't just impact the personal well-being of family caregivers. It can also hinder their ability to offer their loved ones quality care. As a result, taking the initiative to protect their physical condition and emotional state can preserve their capacity for caregiving.

Below are some of the ways our care providers assist seniors while their loved ones are enjoying much-needed respite:

• Assisting with showering and other tasks related to personal care
• Gently reminding clients about their medication schedules
• Providing safe transportation to doctors' offices or events
• Engaging on a personal level to encourage a vibrant social life
• Taking care of simple household chores and cooking meals

Getting Started with Respite Care

Don't wait until you feel your energy has been completely depleted to get started with our services. Learn more about arranging the assistance you need by reaching out to our office in the Danville area today.

We're offering no-cost respite care consultations for families who reside in Danville, Cascade, Martinsville, Ridgeway, and communities in the vicinity. Just contact Visiting Angels Danville for details about setting up an initial meeting with a care coordinator.