When a senior requires assistance, they often turn to their family members and close friends for support. However, when these unpaid family caregivers need help, they don't always know where to look. Respite care delivered by Visiting Angels^® Tolland allows these overwhelmed individuals to take a temporary break from their duties while knowing their loved ones are safe and secure.

Caregiving can be a demanding task, especially when the person you are assisting is a parent, grandparent, or spouse. You may find that your role is more mentally and emotionally taxing than you once believed it would be. Additionally, you may feel physically exhausted without any chance for rest in sight.

These are all signs that burnout is approaching and that a break is necessary. We can help you find the relief you need to regain your energy and enjoy a more balanced approach to helping your loved one live at home.

What is Respite Care?

In contrast to other types of senior home care offered by our local agency, respite care tends to be delivered on a temporary basis. These short-term services are often just what family caregivers need to enjoy an afternoon off or even go on a long-planned vacation. Visiting Angels Tolland matches families with professional care providers who can step in and offer assistance for the senior while the family caregiver enjoys a guilt-free break.

How Respite Care Helps Seniors in Tolland

This form of care is often necessary to help family caregivers maintain their well-being. However, it can also promote seniors' quality of life. Our care recipients get the opportunity to have new social encounters while receiving professional care that is tailored to their unique needs and daily routines.

A brief list of some of the services we can provide through this care type includes:

• Aid with homemaking and housekeeping
• Meal preparation and grocery shopping
• Medication reminders and supervision
• Help with personal care and showering
• Joyful companionship and warm conversation
• Mobility and transference assistance

Getting Started with Respite Care

Don't allow your duties as a family caregiver to keep you from taking care of yourself. You can always reach out to our team for support with your responsibilities. All it takes to get started is a simple phone call to our local agency in Tolland.

We can give you more information about respite care through a free consultation. Call Visiting Angels Tolland to reserve your consultation in Tolland, Coventry, East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, Enfield, Glastonbury, Griswold, Manchester, South Windsor, Vernon, Windham, or a nearby town.