Caring for a loved one often equals the opportunity to help ensure they are comfortable as they grow older. As much as you may enjoy being by your loved one's side, you may also struggle to be able to take time off and look after your own needs. With respite care, you can change this situation. The compassionate care providers at Visiting Angels^® Omaha realize that being an unpaid family caregiver can be physically exhausting as well as mentally and emotionally difficult. We are here to help you get the break you need and remain the wonderful caregiver your loved one deserves.

What is Respite Care?

Family caregivers can schedule respite care visits from our local agency whenever they feel a bit overwhelmed by their busy schedule or the nature of their responsibilities. Our care providers are able to take over the family caregiver's duties for a set period of time, usually a few days or weeks. As a result, the family caregiver can enjoy having some alone time without feeling guilty or like they've compromised their loved one's care.

Of course, we are also ready to help family caregivers who need support on a more frequent basis. Care visits can be scheduled regularly for those who feel their current schedule and situation is unmanageable. That way, they can look forward to regular time off for self-care.

How Respite Care Helps Seniors in Omaha

It makes us proud to offer the full range of services elderly adults commonly need while living alone at home. This means we can step in for family caregivers whose loved ones are struggling with mobility issues, memory disorders, senior isolation, or a variety of other age-related challenges.

For example, one of our team members can help your loved one in Omaha through:

• Respectful assistance with bathing and personal care
• Cooking meals and going out for groceries
• Offering reminders about medication timings
• Getting involved in social pastimes and conversation
• Coordinating transportation for appointments and errands

Getting Started with Respite Care

Should you have any questions about how our services can be personalized to suit both your loved one's needs and your own needs as a family caregiver, our local office is only a call away. We will begin by meeting with you for a free consultation and then can recommend a custom care plan for your loved one.

Request your respite care consultation in Omaha, Bellevue, La Vista, Plattsmouth, Ralston, Papillon, or a nearby community. Call Visiting Angels Omaha today!