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Supporting you and your loved ones
Whether it’s for an extended period of time or just a few hours per week, respite care can help ease the overwhelming responsibility of caregiving
Because social interaction is great for mental health, your Always Best Care respite provider will engage with your loved one, sparking conversation, and encouraging mental stimulation
Whether you require respite care for a specific day of the week or have a last-minute travel requirement, we will cater to your schedule as needed
Respite services charge by the hour or by the number of days or weeks that services are provided
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“Dear Kelly, I wanted to write to you and say how much my father and I have appreciated the great care and service that your agency has provided my mother over the last year. My mother became one of your clients in November 2022 and was helped every day by your caring team. Initially, K. visited with me and helped me understand the various services you provide. She was so helpful and considerate and seemed to understand how overwhelming taking care of an elder can be. We signed-on for 3 times a week shower and grooming care for B.. This soon turned into shower/grooming every day of the week. V. was the caregiver for many months and mother loved her so much!! After V. moved to the office duties, M. became her daily care-giver and mother really enjoyed seeing and visiting with her every day. M. did extra things like making sure she was lotioned well every day and blow drying her hair! Mother considered her a true friend ! Once Mom needed someone to start sitting with her at night, we were even more grateful for sweet employees that sat patiently and lovingly with her such as L., M., and S.. I know there are others that substituted for the regulars that were kind and considerate as well, and of course M. has always been gracious and prompt with any needs or requests for which we asked. We are sad that B. has declined so much that we needed to find a place for her away from home, but we are grateful for this last year and the sincere, caring people that helped us keep her at home. We would absolutely recommend Always Best Care Senior Services and please feel free to use us as a reference ! Thank you again!”
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“Great agency. My husband was hired to be a driver. Everyone is Very kind and considerate of their workers. May God bless this agency.”
“Always Best Care was able to provide us with emergency help less than 24 hours after we called and we are eternally grateful for their ability to move fast. We needed help with my 90 year old father-in-law who was in home hospice and my 89 year old mother-in-law with onset dementia. All of the caregivers that they sent were wonderful, caring, honest and hardworking individuals. They helped us taking care of my in-law’s personal needs, house cleaning, laundry and providing the family with guidance on what we could expect with a patient on hospice. More than anything, their experience and assistance gave us, the family members, a sense of calmness knowing we could take care of our family members in their own home as they wished. After going through the death of someone in home hospice, we found out that there really is a lot more to this type of care than just providing for a patience’s basic needs. We are forever grateful to this company for all of their assistance and guidance as we proceeded through this experience.”
“I just want to say Michelle with Always Best Care the Woodlands is the best! She is an amazing person to work with very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and supportive! Michelle goes above and beyond with assisting with anything!!! Best team work ever!!!”
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“Always Best Care has been helping people with their needs respectfully, kindly, diligently and always with the utmost integrity. Michelle Wilbret , without a doubt makes sure all clients are very well taken care of. Her staff stays very well trained. She does everything she can for families to know their loved ones always have the best care.”
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“ABC cared for my mother for several years. They did a wonderful job. They are very caring especially Michelle. She was always there for us sometimes with little to no notice. Thank you for keeping my mother peaceful during her final days.”
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“Friendly, accommodating, and willing to work for the best interests and care of their clients.”
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“ABC has been invaluable, allowing our parents to stay in their home with excellent caregivers & assistance. When it was time to transition from their home, ABC helped us make an informed decision from several options. From beginning to end, Ms Briton and her team have operated in our parents’ best interest.”
“They’ve done a good job trying to provide consistent caregivers. They’ve been easy to work with.”
“They have made my life easier by having someone when I need them. They have someone when I need them.”
“It is hard for me to do chores and having them here has made that much easier. I would have liked a little more information up front before we started. There were a few surprises.”
“They helped with taking care of my father. I liked that everybody was great.”
“They make it very easy and worry-free for us. I like the caregivers that they send. They are easy to deal with for scheduling.”
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“The caregiver knows what she is doing. The staff is considerate and communicate with me.”
“She goes to the grocery store and the bank with me. I love Kelly, my caregiver. She is good at caring for me. She is a hard worker.”
“When they come in to care for my mom, it gives me freedom. I like their professionalism and caring for the patient.”
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“They’ve helped most by doing their job. I like how they’re very caring and dependable people.”
“They are here when I need them. They are always here and ready to go.”
“Ive been working here for 4 months and i wish ive known about them sooner because i absolutely love my job????????. Not only are my bosses friendly and attentive to my schedule (single mom life tends to get a little crazy????) but whenever there is a problem on the site im sent to, they are always there to solve the problem. They respect us as caregivers and thats what i mostly love about working here. I can definitely see myself working here for a long time.”
Respite care is a service that provides an opportunity for family caregivers to relieve stress, restore their energy and promote balance in their lives, all while knowing that their loved one is being taken care of. Respite care is a service designed to give family caregivers a period of rest (or “respite”) from the daily responsibility of caring for their loved ones. The respite period can vary depending on a family’s needs and benefits but often range from a few hours to a few days or weeks. Care can be provided at home in a healthcare facility, or at an assisted living facility.
Respite care can be a lifeline for family caregivers and their loved ones. This type of home care typically involves short-term or temporary caregiving visits. These visits make it possible for family caregivers to take time away from unpaid caregiving duties—without compromising the quality of care received by their loved ones.
One of the primary reasons families choose respite care is to prevent caregiver burnout. According to AARP’s 2020 Caregiving in the U.S. report, there were 47.9 million family caregivers, and 12% of those were caring for a spouse or partner. Respite care is an excellent way for these caregivers to take a step back and relax while knowing their loved one is in good hands.
Family caregivers often suffer from poor health due to stress and lack of time to properly care for themselves. The good news is even short periods of respite can make a big difference in a caregiver’s physical and mental health.
Respite care can also be used when a caregiver works outside of the home, goes out of town or on vacation, runs errands, undergoes surgery or a medical procedure.
In-home respite care can substantially reduce your risk of burnout and make caring for your loved one more manageable. If you need time to rest and recuperate, Always Best Care Senior Services can provide care services to your loved one while you spend time caring for yourself. If the daily or weekly routine of caregiving has become overwhelming, we can perform regular respite visits to reduce your workload.
In-home respite care from Always Best Care Senior Services can include a wide range of caregiving services.
Some of the most common tasks performed by our respite caregivers include:
In most cases, respite care is provided on a short-term or temporary basis. However, respite visits can also be performed on a routine basis on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly schedule. Our flexible approach to care planning and scheduling is designed to make sure you and your loved one get the respite care services you need.
Whether you need respite home care for just a few hours a week or every day, Always Best Care Senior Services can meet your needs. Even if you just want a caregiver to sit with your friend or family while you run errands worry-free, we’ll be there. If you are going on vacation or need a little time to rest, we’ll make sure you have the help you need by making changes to scheduling when you are ready. 24-hour care is available as well for those with greater needs.
As the primary caregiver for your parent or loved one, it’s likely safe to say that you’re dealing with a lot of stress. Finding time to care for your loved one can be challenging, especially when you have a family, a full-time job, and other responsibilities to handle. Unfortunately, stress can catch up with you if you don’t take some time off. That doesn’t mean you have to go on an extended vacation – sometimes, a couple of hours of rest is all you need.
If you’re experiencing burnout from being a primary caregiver, respite care might be the best solution for you and your family.
Here are just a few benefits of using respite care services:
If you are a family caregiver, we understand that you may struggle with the notion of leaving your aging parent or loved one in somebody else’s care. We believe that trust is a vital aspect of caregiving, and without it, all parties may suffer.
Caring for your family members is a serious job. As such, we make sure that all of our respite care providers are thoroughly vetted, trained, and insured. You can rest easy knowing that your parent or family member will receive high quality care from highly qualified caregivers.
To help ease your anxiety, we recommend scheduling a care consultation to speak to your local Always Best Care representative. During this care consultation, we will take as much time as necessary to answer your questions and walk you through the respite care process.
Yes, we do. As humans, one of our most basic needs revolves around companionship and socialization. The need to engage with other humans doesn’t change as we age.
Unfortunately, it can be more difficult for seniors to go see friends and engage with other people due to mobility problems and other issues. That’s where companionship services come in. If you’re planning to take a short break and want to make sure your senior’s routines are followed, companionship care is a great solution.
Common non-medical companionship services include:
Yes, absolutely.
A caregiver’s primary goal is to provide your loved one with the companionship, assistance, and care they need most. We work closely with all our clients to discover the level of companion care their senior needs. If you can’t oversee daily tasks or planned activities, caregivers are more than capable of filling in until you return.
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