When your role as a family caregiver starts to negatively impact your personal well-being, it may be time to take a break to rest and recharge. Respite care services are available for families in Brunswick and nearby communities thanks to the compassionate care professionals staffed by Visiting Angels^® Southeast Georgia. We understand the challenges of caring for a loved one, and we are determined to give family caregivers in the local area support and confidence about their ability to continue caring for a loved one.

What is Respite Care?

Respite care is designed to give family caregivers a break from their busy schedule specifically when it is most desired. This may be when a family caregiver wants to take a vacation, or when they need some time off in order to focus on other priorities in their lives. Care is delivered according to a short-term care plan and provided on a temporary basis for a set period of time. Depending on the situation, this could be for a few hours, days, or even weeks. When more frequent support is requested, we can also build a schedule of ongoing care visits that offers regular respite for those who need it.

How Respite Care Helps Seniors in Brunswick

Respite care helps family caregivers know their loved ones are receiving high-quality assistance at all times, even when they are not available to offer that care. In addition to giving family caregivers a much-needed break, our services enhance seniors' social lives and provide them with customized assistance as they go about their day-to-day routines.

Below are just a few of the types of support common with this category of care:

• Help with getting to appointments and social events
• Conversation and joyful personal connections
• Respectful support with bathing and grooming routines
• Reminders about medication schedules and careful monitoring
• Assistance with light chores around the house
• Healthy meal planning and preparation

Getting Started with Respite Care

It's always best to get started with professional care before you experience the consequences of caregiver burnout. We encourage family caregivers across the Brunswick area to reach out to our local office for more information about these services. We offer free consultations that come with no obligations.

Book your no-cost respite care consultation today! Our care coordinators are available to meet with families in Brunswick, Folkston, Jekyll Island, Kingsland, St Marys, St Simons Island, Waycross, and towns in the vicinity.