April Is Respite Senior Care Awareness Month in Erie
Here’s Why BrightStar Care Senior Companion Care In Erie Leads the Industry As Number One
What Is Elder Respite Care And Why Is It An Essential Part Of Senior Care
Respite care can help you as a caregiver by providing a new environment or time to relax. It's a good way for you to take time for yourself.Respite care can provide:
- A chance to spend time with other friends and family, or to just relax
- Time to take care of errands such as shopping, exercising, getting a haircut or going to the doctor
- Comfort and peace of mind knowing that the person with dementia is spending time with another caring individual
- Interact with others having similar experiences
- Spend time in a safe, supportive environment
- Participate in activities designed to match personal abilities and needs
Emergencies, unplanned situations or unexpected trips can create a need for immediate care by an alternative caregiver. Try providers out in a non-emergency situation, so you're ready if the need arises. Also, talk with people you trust — including family, friends and neighbors — about helping out in an emergency. It's a good idea to have contact information for the person with dementia's medical team as well as a list of all current medications (with dosage and frequency taken) easily accessible at all times.
In-home care services offer a range of options including:
- Companion services to the individual with companionship and supervised activities
- Personal care or home health aide services to provide assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- oHomemaker or maid services to help with laundry, shopping and preparing meals
- Skilled care services to help with medication and other medical services
Residential facilities may offer the option for a stay overnight, for a few days or a few weeks. Overnight care allows caregivers to take an extended break or vacation while the person with dementia stays in a supervised, safe environment. The cost for these services varies and is usually not covered by insurance or Medicare.
Tip: Sometimes, a person with dementia may have difficulty adjusting to a new environment. Regular stays can allow the overall adjustment to become easier.
Source: https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/care-options/respite-care
Thorough Companion and Transitional Care Assessments
Each BrightStar Care of Erie client receives a personalized, in-depth assessment conducted by our RN Director of Nursing to better understand their condition, personality, and environment. This information is used to create an individualized plan of care that meets each client’s unique physical and emotional needs, strives to improve their health, and enhances their quality of life. This process, along with continual oversight by our nursing staff, helps us ensure the right fit between our clients and their caregivers, and enables us to quickly modify a client’s plan of care as their needs evolve.
BrightStar Care is ready to help. For more information about Companion or Transitional Care in Erie Please contact our local BrightStar Care office at (814) 455-7827.
BrightStar Care of Erie provides a full continuum of in home care services comprised of companionship, personal care, dementia care, transportation, medication assistance, skilled nursing and more to improve clients’ health and quality of life.
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Source: https://www.brightstarcare.com/erie