Caring for an older adult is a stressful and highly demanding responsibility, and no one can do it all without help. If you've been assuming caregiving duties for an elderly parent, relative, or family friend, there may be times where you feel too exhausted or don't have the resources necessary to provide the support they need. Just like the person receiving care, a caregiver also needs attention and support to maintain their own well-being and health. Fortunately, Visiting Angels has been offering in-home respite care to seniors in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Branson, Hollister, and surrounding MO communities since 2012. Thanks to our personalized approach to in-home care, seniors can get the assistance they need without leaving home and family caregivers can take a little bit of time to focus on their own needs.

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Understanding Respite Care and It Can Help Seniors and Family Caregivers in Springfield, MO and Surrounding Areas

Respite care gives family caregivers the chance to take a short break from their important duties, and it’s a good way for an overworked family member to recharge, relax, and regroup. When a family looks to Visiting Angels of Springfield for home care services, they can relieve stress, renew themselves, and restore balance to their hectic life. Senior care agencies can give families a bit of freedom while their loved one gets the care they need in a caring, safe, and professional environment.

Why Choose Visiting Angels of Springfield for Your Respite Care Needs?

If you or someone you know is facing the challenge of caring for a loved one alone, our respite care services can offer a break, stress relief, and balance to your life. Providing in-home senior care every day for family or friends may be difficult, but there are options and care strategies you may not be aware of. It’s best to consider all the options to provide the best care for your loved ones and yourself.

Caring for an aging loved one can be rewarding, but it can be very challenging at times. Our caregivers understand the challenges that come with caring for relatives at home, and they also understand that caregivers are sometimes unavailable for various reasons.

Whether it’s a vacation, an upcoming business trip, or the need for a short break, our respite care providers can help families get a break from their daily routines. The overworked family member gets some much-needed downtime, while their loved one can benefit from increased social engagement and support from a nurturing, safe source.

Our caregivers can help your senior loved one with a variety of tasks so they can age in place, including:

• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Medication reminders
• Bathing, grooming, and getting dressed
• Mobility, transferring, and ambulation
• Running errands
• Transportation
• And more

Best of all, Visiting Angels of Springfield offers a completely custom-tailored approach to senior care. That means we'll work with you and your loved one to create a plan of care entirely based on the services they need, their schedule, their preferences, and other factors. With this approach, you can have peace of mind knowing the respite care your loved one receives will be what they truly need in order to remain safe, comfortable, and content as they age in place while giving you peace of mind.

How to Get Started with Respite Care from Visiting Angels of Springfield

Whether you’re feeling a little burnt out or you’re getting frustrated with providing care, now is the right time to consider professional in-home care. You need to take care of yourself, too. Respite care from Visiting Angels of Springfield provides the break you need.

It’s easy to get started with Visiting Angels. You’ll get in touch with one of our experienced care coordinators, who will match your loved one with the right caregiver for them. We offer respite care on an hourly basis, so you can choose the frequency and scope of care. Our home care services are flexible, so your loved one can always get more engaged care in the future. We also offer companion care, personal care, and specialized care for Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Contact our Springfield, MO office to learn more about how we can provide assistance to your family.