Caring for a loved one around the clock can set you on the path to burnout as a family caregiver. While you desperately need a break, your loved one can't manage their care needs on their own. Respite care offers a solution that can promote your loved one's safety and well-being while giving you the time you require for self-care. If you're an unpaid family caregiver in Santa Barbara County and you feel overwhelmed or exhausted by your schedule and responsibilities, you can always turn to our local care agency for support.

What is Respite Care?

At Visiting Angels^® Santa Barbara, we are proud to offer a support system for family caregivers in our local community through our respite care services. This care type gives family caregivers a break so they can recharge, relax, and take care of priorities outside of their caregiving role.

You can look forward to requesting visits from one of our care professionals based on your own needs and your loved one's routine. We remain flexible in the area of scheduling to promote the best experience for family caregivers and seniors. This means you can ask for help on a frequent basis through regularly scheduled care visits, or you can plan a vacation free of guilt or worry.

The short-term coverage we offer can benefit you in multiple ways and give you peace of mind that your loved one is safe and comfortable while you're away.

How Respite Care Helps

Care is designed to accommodate the unique needs of elderly adults throughout the aging process. We have a range of basic and specialized home care services, and we always create custom care plans to give each care recipient the support they require at home.

Examples of our services include:

• Help with personal care, such as showering and dressing
• Cooking, planning meals, and shopping for groceries
• Engaging in social activities and plenty of conversation
• Doing light housework to keep the home tidy and comfortable
• Supervising seniors and reminding them to take prescriptions

Getting Started with Respite Care in Santa Barbara County

The staff at our office in Santa Barbara County is ready to answer all of your questions about arranging care. We would even like to meet with you and your loved one for a free consultation!

Call Visiting Angels Santa Barbara today to reserve a respite care consultation in the Santa Barbara County area, including nearby communities such as Santa Maria, Lompoc, Carpinteria, Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley, Ojai, Buellton, Solvang, and Santa Barbara.