The Valley. Care Services. Why Us. Home Care Resources. Contact Us. Request Pricing Caregiver Careers. Request Home Care Career Opportunities. Respite care services offer temporary relief to help with the responsibilities of family caregiving. Respite care from FirstLight provides a short-term break so that you can focus on yourself. While you take time off from your caregiving responsibilities, FirstLight Home Care is there to make sure your loved one is taken care of and that they get the quality care and attention they need.
We understand how important your loved one is. Schofield and her daughter spend time together thanks to the support of FirstLight caregivers like Cherise. Respite care services give family members a short break so they can enjoy time for themselves and with the ones they love. What is respite care?
The purpose of respite care is to provide temporary relief for primary family caregivers, allowing them to take a much-needed break from the daily responsibilities of caregiving. Friends, other family memb ers, volunteers or a professional respite care provider , who can provide in-home care at a private residence as well as a variety of healthcare settings, can offer crucial caregiving support. Who pays for respite care? Most respite care is funded through private pay. Many insurance plans do not cover respite care services , but some specific services may be covered by Medicare Advantage plans, government programs like Medicaid which varies by state or veteran benefits.
Because payment options may have certain eligibility requirements and service limitations, your local FirstLight Home Care office can provide guidance to determine the type of respite care services needed and which payment options are available to you.
Click here to get personalized pricing. How can respite care help my loved one retain their independence? For those who rely on a caregiver to remain in their own home, a respite care provider can be crucial for retaining independence. How long do in-home respite care services usually last? What are signs that my loved one may need respite care services? If you have a family member providing in-home care, that is a sign in and of itself that your loved one may benefit from respite care.
