While caring for an elderly loved one may be a caregiver’s passion and responsibility, it’s important to remember that they too are people who require life balance, rest and recharge. At Just Like Family, we offer respite care as a proper solution, ensuring caregivers get their much needed break to care for their own health, body and overall well-being while also guaranteeing quality care to the senior they care for.

What is Respite Care?

Respite care is when trusted alternative caregivers temporarily step in to provide care to elderly individuals in the senior’s place of residence. This can be for a few hours, an entire day or other set time periods – as frequently as desired.

Benefits of Respite Care 

Enhanced Care for the Elderly

Primary and respite caregivers can together provide a continuity of care for the senior, ensuring a smooth transition at each change of hands and providing peace of mind for everyone involved. This can also reduce feelings of guilt for the family/caregivers of the senior, knowing they’re in the hands of someone with specialized training and experience, even if it’s just for a short while. 

Customization

Like all professional care for the elderly, respite care can be tailored to meet the preferences and needs of both the elderly person and the primary caregivers. This is where the specialized training and niche experience of respite caregivers is both essential and most beneficial. 

Flexibility

With respite care, everything is on your schedule. Think of respite caregivers as your on-call care team, willing and able to provide temporary services at the frequency and duration, short or long-term, that works for you, your wants and your needs. 

Quality of Life

In addition to the seamless care provided for the senior, respite care allows caregivers to focus on their own quality of life and pursue their personal needs, interests, work, hobbies or social activities. 

This can result in an increase in their overall well-being and energy, allowing them to return to caregiving with a recharged battery, good physical health, improved mental health and a decreased risk of long-term stress or burnout. 

How Just Like Family Can Help

At Just Like Family, we understand the importance of respite care for both caregivers and their loved ones. Our trusted caregivers are dedicated to providing compassionate and reliable care in the comfort of your home. We offer flexible scheduling options and personalized care plans to meet your unique needs.

By choosing Just Like Family, you can have peace of mind knowing that your loved one is in good hands.

For more information, contact your local Just Like Family Home Care office. You can also call us at 778-244-7742 (Lower Mainland) or 250-888-8211 (Island Locations)