Respite Care
Respite Care
One of the most beneficial things you can do is to take care of a loved one, whether they are elderly or have a disability. The task itself can be exhausting, unpleasant, and overwhelming. It’s crucial to take regular pauses so you can rejuvenate and take care of yourself.
Respite is when someone else looks after the person you support for a while so you may take a break from your responsibilities as a carer. It can be for a few hours every week, an overnight stay, or a weeklong absence. With the knowledge that the person you are caring for is in capable hands, respite is a fantastic opportunity to relax or have time for other obligations. As you may attend to your own needs before continuing to give ongoing care, it also improves your ability to provide care.
Our respite services
We provides personalised respite services that you can trust. We focus on creating engaging, fun and rewarding experiences with our clients, so that everyone benefits from some time away.
As NDIS and Home Care Package providers, we offer:
- Compassionate respite care for seniors, at home and out in the community
- Specialised support for people with complex health conditions
- NDIS short term accommodation and respite for a change of scenery
- A flexible service that works around your family’s schedule
- Personalised support that is tailored to each person’s unique needs
- A highly qualified and experienced team, dedicated to providing a great experience
- Programs, community outings and fun activities that are engaging and richly rewarding
- Multicultural and bilingual staff that can cater for different cultural needs
What is respite care?
When you receive respite care, someone else looks after the person you typically look for so you may take a break. It allows you to have time for relaxation, interest-based pursuits, and other self-care practises. It can also make it easier for you to work, travel on vacation, attend appointments and activities, and take care of other duties.
You have the option of receiving respite from family and friends or a qualified service provider. It can be for a brief duration, like a few hours once a week, or for a longer time, like the entire weekend. Typical forms of respite care include:
- In-home respite care is when a carer visits the residence of your loved one to provide personal care and assistance with daily chores (it can include overnight care)
- Centre-based day respite: This takes place at a day centre and typically provides the person receiving care with social activities, group activities, and enjoyable programmes.
- Community access respite consists of individual or group activities that take place in the neighbourhood and foster social interaction by getting individuals out and about.
- A brief stay in a hotel or residential care facility is known as residential respite care (please note that Home Caring does not offer respite care in an aged care home or residential facility)
- Emergency respite care provides assistance when a family emergency arises, such as the need for hospitalisation or illness.
