What Is Respite Care And When Do You Need It?
Learn about respite care and discover how it works and how this form of care helps elderly Pennsylvanians and their families in the Pittsburgh area.
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What Is Respite Care?
Respite care is a temporary form of care available to help seniors and their families. At Always Best Care of Fox Chapel, we have a staff of bonded, insured, and skills tested caregivers who travel to seniors’ homes in the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania and provide care services. They help seniors with physical issues, mental health issues, and with practical issues such as housekeeping.
But it’s not always professional caregivers who provide these services. Many people provide these services for free. They care for their parents, their grandparents, their siblings, their neighbors, and their friends. But it’s not always possible to care for your loved one, and in those times when it’s not possible, we can provide respite care.
When Do You Need Respite Care?
Respite care is called respite care because it offers you a break from caregiving. Caregiving is hard work and sometimes you need a break. Maybe this break comes as a vacation. While you’re watching a Broadway play or climbing up Kilimanjaro, we can provide your loved one the care they need. Or maybe you just want to relax at home. There are many benefits to having a staycation, too.
Sometimes you’ll need to take a break from caregiving. Maybe you have a work trip coming up or a big presentation that will require a lot of your time and attention. Maybe you’re studying for a school exam, your bar exam, or a real estate exam. Or maybe you have another urgent matter to attend to, such as a health emergency. It’s hard to care for your elderly parent if your spouse, child, or you yourself are sick. In any of these situations, we at Always Best Care of Fox Chapel would be happy to step in and help.
Respite Care From Always Best Care Of Fox Chapel
You can arrange for respite care well in advance of a trip or planned absence. During this time, we can go over exactly how best to care for your loved one. If there’s an emergency or an urgent matter, though, don’t worry. We can be there to help at a moment’s notice, so you can focus on whatever pressing matters you have without worrying about your loved one.
Contact Always Best Care Of Fox Chapel For A Free Consultation.
If you’re in the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania, please contact us at Always Best Care of Fox Chapel to learn more about respite care. You can reach us via our website or by calling us at (412) 492-8500.
