Caregiver Relief/Respite Care
Looking after a sick loved one is a full-time role for family caregivers. And it's okay to ask for help or take a welcome break now and again. In fact, it may be essential to your own health.
Nurse Next Door’s respite programs give you and other family members space away from your caregiving duties to relax, recharge, and come back to the person you care for with more energy and renewed focus. Our respite services are designed to support your wellbeing and strengthen the bond with your loved one when you get back.
Whether you need a few hours or a few weeks away, we're here to provide the in home respite care your loved one needs. Talk to us about respite care services today.
Are you a family caregiver who needs a break from caring for your loved one?
Did you know that family caregivers and unpaid carers are twice as likely to experience stress than professional caregivers?
Juggling family caregiving with other responsibilities like a full-time job or caring for children and other family members can have an emotional and physical cost you’ll eventually have to pay. As a family caregiver, sometimes it’s important to take a step back and ensure your own needs are being met. If you’re struggling to find time for yourself while caring for a loved one with health problems, respite care can help.
Respite care providers you can trust
Our respite care services provide you and other families with a much-needed break right when you need it most. We go the extra mile to find the perfect caregiver match to ensure both you and the person you care for are supported. From basic personal care requirements to more specialised care solutions, our trained staff and respite care providers are fully vetted and qualified to support a range of in home care services for your loved one.
Types of respite care can vary. Your respite care provider can assist your loved one with many forms of care from household chores, medical support, companionship care, transportation needs, and more.
Nurse Next Door respite care philosophy
We believe Happier Ageing should include more than basic respite care. Our caregivers can bring your loved one or family member back into the community, allow them to meet up with friends, and provide assistance with their favourite hobbies, faith based services, and planned activities.
Respite services that fit your schedule
A short break can help you make it through the long haul ahead of you. This is why our caregiver respite care services are tailored to each individual and family situation to ensure you get the necessary relief and support you need at exactly the right time.
Before deciding on the respite services you and your family might need, our care designer will sit down and speak with you to discuss care service options. Do you need a few hours off twice a week? 24 hours away from the house? Or perhaps a regular weekly night out with your partner or friends? Nurse Next Door provides short-term hourly care and can offer overnight stays whenever your loved one needs it.
Once you’ve decided when your loved one will receive care, we can work with you to design a respite care program that supports their lifestyle. What do they need most at this moment? Companionship and meal preparation? Or maybe some light housekeeping and personal care? We’ll discuss every detail with you and create a plan that meets the needs of your loved one and gives you a welcome break.
The Caring Journal
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