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Even the most able and dedicated family caregivers need a break
occasionally. Sometimes those breaks are simply needed to
allow busy people options regarding life activities. Other
times, the emotional and physical strain of daily life prevents
the caregivers from providing the best quality of care.
If
your life is too busy, or even if you are just becoming
exhausted, Respite Care Services are designed around your needs.
The goal of the Visiting Angels Respite Care Program
is to encourage family caregivers to
take advantage of opportunities for rest and relaxation. Additionally,
we encourage family caregivers to take opportunities to tend other
commitments or family needs.
Our respite clients receive the same high quality
services offered through our Home Care
Services for Seniors program.
Four different levels of service are available, ranging from a few hours
to a few weeks. Read below to determine the best option for you and
your family.
 Our
basic respite service can be purchased in four hour blocks of time.
Use a single four hour block for a short break, or use two blocks for longer
events.
Half or full-day respite care is for family
caregivers who want to:
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Take a shopping trip
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Get a massage
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Attend a medical appointment
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Attend your child's soccer game or dance recital
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Take a yoga or computer class
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Enjoy a relaxing day trip
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Etc.
 Our
'Overnighter" provides you with up to 28 hours of care for your loved one.
Family of caregivers can attend functions or take advantage of
opportunities for true rest and relaxation. The individual for whom
you provide care will receive top quality attention in the safety and
comfort of their own home.
This Respite Care Service is available any day of the
week, and even on holidays.
An "Overnighter" gives you peace of mind while you
are:
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Enjoying a night of much needed relaxation
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Attending weddings or other family events
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Traveling for business
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Enjoying "The Big Game"
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Rekindling on a Romantic Get-Away
 Our
"Weekender" is a specialty respite care program that provides three days and
two nights of assistance, up to 52 continuous hours. This level of care
allows you to leave the area for a few days, without reluctance. Your
loved one will receive premium care, even while you are many miles away.
Special features of this respite program include:
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Free initial visit by a Registered Nurse to create a
care plan
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Free two hour "get acquainted" visit with your
caregivers
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24 hour on-call nurse during the respite
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Holiday Weekends available with advanced notice
Use your "Weekender" to:
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Visit friends or family
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Enjoy nature while camping or hiking
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Attend a professional conference
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Take a spiritual retreat
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Take the kids to an amusement park
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Go skiing or snowmobiling
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Visit colleges with your teenager
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Have a short second honeymoon
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Fly to Vegas and let Elvis marry you!
 Need
to be away more than two nights? Not a problem. We will
customize a respite care program that suits your needs exactly. We've
cared for respite clients from three days to three weeks.
Call our Respite Specialist and ask for a free
Extended Respite Care Consultation. Our Respite Specialist will
come to your home and assess your family's specific needs.
Extended Respite Services can be used:
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When a family caregivers wants to take a long
distance vacation or perhaps a cruise.
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When a family caregivers is obligated to be away on
extended business, while needing to remain focused.
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While a family caregivers recovers from their own
illness, injury, or surgery.
Extended Respite Care features all the specialty
features of the "Weekender". Additionally, during extended respite
care, your personal RN supervisor will make weekly on-site visits.
Your family will receive the care you would provide yourself, even when you
aren't able.
Need a break? We can help. Call our
Respite Specialist today and ask her for a free consultation and fee
schedule.
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