What Is Respite Care?

Nearly half of all seniors feel lonely, especially when they’ve experienced the recent loss of a spouse. Left unchecked, those feelings can eventually have a negative impact on your aging loved one’s happiness and health. You’ve been trying to spend more time with your elderly family member, but it’s beginning to wear you down due to your own busy schedule. And that’s when a capable and friendly in-home caregiver from Caring At Home can step in, give you a break, and provide your loved one with some beneficial human interaction.

Respite Caregivers Step in when You Need Relief.

Serving as a caregiver for an aging family member can be very rewarding, as you keep them living independently within the comfort of their own home.

But on the flipside it can sometimes be exhausting, and there are days when you both need to take a break from one another’s company. That’s when a respite caregiver from Caring At Home can step in and give you both the break you need with our family-trusted relief services. We provide families in the greater Scranton and Carbondale, PA areas with respite care that’s reliable, friendly and affordable.

At Caring At Home, we bring peace of mind to clients and their families by providing compassionate and dependable in-home care that’s second to none – including our Respite Care services. While proudly serving families in the Scranton and Carbondale, PV, community, our agency’s focus is helping older adults maintain their quality of life and dignity while living happily and independently at home.

Our Respite Services Deliver These Caregiving Benefits.

Experts have found that family caregivers must be careful not to experience “caregiver burnout”, which can take an emotional and physical toll on you while jeopardizing close personal relationships. When fatigue starts to set in, that’s the perfect time to use a respite caregiver so that you can recharge your batteries. To set your mind at ease, Caring At Home is a licensed and insured home care provider, and all of the respite caregivers that we employ are carefully screened beforehand. Benefits to family caregivers that our affordable and dependable respite services deliver include:

  • Allowing you to physically and mentally recharge
  • Flexible scheduling for your convenience
  • Conveniently-scheduled appointments when you need them
  • 24/7 availability
  • We can step in when you are planning an out-of-town trip
  • Can be tailored for any family budget and lifestyle

If you are taking care of an aging family member, don’t wait until caregiver burnout impacts you. Instead, let a nurturing respite caregiver from Caring At Home to step in while you take a well-deserved break. Seniors in Pennsylvania deserve a chance to gracefully age in place, while enjoying the comfort and independence that living in their own home provides. If you have an aging loved one that might benefit from our home care services in Scranton or Carbondale, call Caring At Home today at: (888) 229-8057, and we’ll promptly schedule an initial FREE in-home assessment to discuss your senior’s needs.

Especially when you are the primary caregiver, you’ll need to take some time off every so often to tend to your needs. Respite care is a commonly used term that describes a temporary break for caregivers. Those caregiving breaks can be as long or short as needed, whether for a few hours, days, weeks, or longer.

Providing Senior Home Care in Scranton and Carbondale.

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We encourage you to schedule a FREE Home Care Consult with us. We will conduct a thorough assessment to determine the type of care that best suits your needs. To get scheduled, please complete the form below so that one of our Certified Senior Care Managers can reach out to you within one business day to discuss your situation.

Your Partner in Care Is Just a Call Away.

At Caring at Home, we understand the importance of finding reliable, compassionate care for your loved one. That’s why we’re here to provide the guidance and support you need every step of the way. Whether you’re exploring home care options for the first time or looking to enhance the quality of care for someone special, our dedicated team is just a phone call away. With years of experience and a deep commitment to personalized service, we’re ready to answer your questions, address your concerns, and help you make the best decision for your family.

Flexible In-Home Elder Care Solutions for Families.

Caring At Home is the ideal solution for elderly or disabled individuals who want to maintain their independence and dignity by continuing to live in the comfort of their own homes. Our highly trained caregivers make our client’s lives easier by performing many of the daily tasks which have become too difficult or tiring. At Caring At Home, we recognize that certain illnesses and afflictions are more common for seniors.

We also understand that a “one-size-fits-all” approach doesn’t always work when it comes to senior home care. Getting everybody on the same page so your loved one receives the nurturing they deserve starts with a careful consultation. Based on that discussion, our professionals will help you customize a Plan of Care that best aligns with your needs, lifestyle, and budget.

In addition to Respite Care, we offer these quality Home Care Services:

Dementia Care

The committed, highly qualified caregivers at Caring At Home can assist clients with Alzheimer’s or dementia in the comfort of their private residences. In addition to helping the patient feel safe and secure – reducing the likelihood of anxiety or confusion episodes – our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care services relieve the family’s responsibilities so they can stay refreshed.

Delivered with patience, empathy, and nurturing, our compassionate in-home dementia caregivers are trained to support clients and families in these ways:

  • Continuity of Care
  • Familiar Frame of Reference
  • Meal Preparation & Assistance
  • Low-Stress Environment

Personal Care

Most of us wake up and start our days using the bathroom, bathing, dressing, and grabbing a bite to eat. For many seniors, this morning routine is not so easy as they struggle to perform basic activities of daily living (ADLs). To assist your efforts, the certified home health aides from Caring At Home offer reliable and discreet personal caregiving assistance for seniors.

Conveniently available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our customized Personal Care solutions include the following:

  •  Bathing & Showering
  • Transfer & Ambulation Assistance
  • Toileting & Incontinence Care
  • Oral Hygiene

Respite Care

Although it’s a labor of love, caring for an aging friend or relative can be physically and emotionally demanding. If you’re not careful, caregiver burnout can sneak up on you when least expected, impacting the quality of life of both you and your loved one. Our reliable respite caregivers can step in while you take a well-deserved break, allowing your senior to age gracefully in place while enjoying the familiar and comfortable surroundings of home.

Once customized to your needs, our affordable and reliable Respite Care services provide family caregivers with these benefits:

  • Rest & Recharge
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Short-Term Care
  • Peace of Mind

24-Hour Live-In Care

Finding the right caregivers to provide your senior with continuous in-home assistance can be challenging. Having them in your aging loved one’s home 24/7 to expertly handle emergencies will also be reassuring for you and other family members. At Caring At Home, we’ve done all the preparation for you. We will efficiently match your loved one with caregivers ideally qualified for their personality and care level needs.

Licensed, insured, and thoroughly screened, our 24/7 caregivers can provide these affordable and dependable Live-In or 24-Hour Senior Care services:

  •  One-On-One Attention
  •  Status Reports & Updates
  • Accident & Fall Prevention
  • Companion & Personal Care

Household Duties

We will work with the family and client to develop an appetizing and nutritious meal plan that meets the client’s specific dietary needs. When necessary, our compassionate caregivers can also assist by feeding clients or providing mealtime companionship.

  • Dusting and vacuuming
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Making beds and changing linens
  • Dining out with your loved one at restaurants
  • Providing companionship at appointments, on errands or at social functions

Medication Reminders

Our highly trained caregivers and home health aides understand the importance of helping independent seniors remember to take their daily medications as prescribed. For your protection, Caring At Home is licensed and insured, and all of our highly-trained hourly caregivers are thoroughly screened beforehand. Some of the medication supervision services we offer include:

  • Ensuring medication is taken by the prescribed dosage and at the proper time
  • Setting up an organizational pillbox to help with medication management
  • Logging/reporting medication intake

Companionship Care

Having a friendly and trusted companion around makes every day at home brighter. At Caring At Home, our companion caregivers enjoy spending time with seniors. While there, they can also perform services ranging from assistance with light housekeeping and routine exercise to facilitating socialization with peers.

These are some of the many ways our Companion Care services can help:

  • Doctor’s appointments and prescription pick-up
  • Mobility assistance
  • Light exercise
  • Grocery shopping
  • Recreational activities
  • Sorting, opening, and responding to mail

Meal Planning

Our knowledgeable meal planners will ensure that your aging loved one eats better each and every day. From the initial grocery shopping to the in-home meal preparation itself, our caregivers will make sure that your senior’s nutritional needs are being met in the comfort of their own home.

Our affordable and dependable senior meal assistance services include:

  • Recipe research and meal planning (Including your loved one’s favorite dishes)
  • Grocery shopping
  • Caloric monitoring and proper nutrition
  • Meal preparation
  • Establishing an appealing eating environment

Ready to Get Started? Let’s Have a Conversation

When your aging loved one needs some continuous in-home assistance, it can be challenging to find the right caregivers. At Caring At Home, we’ve done all the preparation for you and will match up your loved one with caregivers that are perfectly qualified for their personality and care level needs. Seniors in Pennsylvania deserve a chance to gracefully age in place while enjoying the comfort and independence that living in their own homes provides. If you have an aging loved one that might benefit from our home care services in Scranton or Carbondale, call Caring At Home toll-free today at (888) 229-8057, and we’ll promptly schedule an initial FREE in-home assessment to discuss your senior’s needs.