Caring for an aging parent, spouse, or other loved one can become a major part of everyday life. Family caregivers may help with meals, personal routines, appointments, companionship, and countless other tasks, often while balancing work and responsibilities of their own.
Taking a break from caregiving does not mean stepping away from the person you love. In-home respite care gives family caregivers time to rest, attend appointments, run errands, work, or take care of other responsibilities while their loved one receives dependable care at home.
At Change Inc., we provide in-home respite care for Connecticut families who need an extra set of hands. Our caregivers step into the home and provide personalized assistance based on your loved one’s needs and usual routines.
In-home respite care provides temporary help when a family caregiver needs time away from their caregiving responsibilities. Instead of requiring your loved one to leave home for care, a caregiver comes to them.
Respite care can be used for a few hours while you run errands, attend an appointment, or take a break. It can also be scheduled more regularly when you need ongoing help managing caregiving responsibilities.
A Change Inc. caregiver will take care of your loved one during that time.
Family caregivers often become accustomed to putting their own needs last. A quick errand gets postponed. Medical appointments are rescheduled. Social plans become harder to make. Even finding uninterrupted time to rest can be difficult.
Respite care creates space for caregivers to take care of those parts of their lives without leaving their loved one without assistance.
You might use respite care to:
Regular time away can also make caregiving more manageable over the long term.
The type of assistance provided depends on your loved one’s needs and care plan. Respite care may include help with:
Having another caregiver available means family members can step away knowing their loved one still has company and practical assistance at home.
You do not have to wait until caregiving becomes overwhelming before asking for help. In fact, introducing additional assistance earlier can make it easier to build a caregiving routine that works for the entire family.
It may be time to consider respite care if you are regularly feeling exhausted, struggling to keep up with your own responsibilities, missing appointments, losing sleep, or finding that you rarely have time away from caregiving.
Respite care can also be helpful when your loved one’s needs have increased and providing all of their care on your own has become difficult.
Every family uses respite care differently. Some caregivers need occasional assistance for appointments or personal commitments. Others benefit from having regularly scheduled time each week when another caregiver takes over.
Change Inc. works with families to understand their schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and the type of assistance their loved one needs. From there, care can be arranged around the family’s situation.
Respite care can also be combined with other in-home services when additional assistance is needed.
Change Inc. offers private pay options for families who need flexible, personalized in-home care. We work with you to determine the type of assistance your loved one needs and develop a care plan that fits your family’s circumstances.
Change Inc. is also a credentialed provider under the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), operated by the Connecticut Department of Social Services.
Getting respite care in place starts with understanding what your family needs. We take the time to learn about your loved one’s routines, the assistance they require, and when you need another caregiver to step in.
1. Talk With Our Team
Contact Change Inc. and tell us about your caregiving situation, your loved one’s needs, and the type of respite you’re looking for.
2. Discuss Your Loved One’s Care Needs
We’ll learn more about their daily routine, preferences, mobility, and the activities they may need help with while you’re away.
3. Create a Care Plan
Care is planned around your loved one’s needs and the amount of respite your family requires.
4. A Caregiver Comes to the Home
At the scheduled time, a caregiver provides companionship and agreed-upon assistance while the family caregiver steps away.
5. Return Home and Resume Your Routine
When you return, you can pick up your normal routine knowing your loved one has had assistance and companionship while you were away.
Inviting someone into your home to care for a loved one is a personal decision. You want to know that the person providing care will treat your family member with patience, respect, and kindness.
Change Inc. provides Connecticut families with compassionate in-home assistance built around each person’s individual needs. Our caregivers work alongside families, providing additional help while respecting the routines and care already in place.
Most importantly, respite care gives families another source of help so one person does not have to carry every caregiving responsibility alone.
Caring for someone you love is important, but you should not have to manage every responsibility alone. Having dependable help available can give you time to rest, take care of your own needs, and return to your caregiving role with more energy.
Change Inc. provides in-home respite care for Connecticut families who need temporary or ongoing relief from caregiving responsibilities. We’ll work with you to understand your loved one’s needs and find a level of assistance that works for your family.
Contact Change Inc. today to learn more about in-home respite care and how our caregivers can support both you and your loved one.
Respite care needs vary from family to family. Some families need help for a few hours, while others may benefit from regularly scheduled care. Change Inc. can discuss available scheduling options based on your family’s needs.
No. Respite care can be used before caregiving becomes overwhelming. Scheduling regular breaks can help caregivers make time for their own health, responsibilities, and relationships.
Depending on availability and your care plan, respite care may be arranged on a recurring schedule. Regularly scheduled assistance can be especially helpful for families managing ongoing caregiving responsibilities.
Yes. Depending on the care plan and services being provided, caregivers can assist with everyday activities such as meals, companionship, mobility, light housekeeping, and other routine needs.
No. With in-home respite care, the caregiver comes to your loved one’s home. This allows them to remain in familiar surroundings and continue their usual routine while the family caregiver takes time away.
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