RESPITE CARE

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Respite Care is giving the caregiver a break for a few hours or even a few days. Care giving can be all encompassing and if you don’t get some time away it can start affecting the caregiver both emotionally and physically. Most “In-Home Respite” care services are non-medical and are usually the same day / same person so routines and continuity of care can exist.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”RESPITE CARE DIRECTORY” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ff552b” custom_text=”#000000″ size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-user-nurse” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What type of patients use respite care?

  1. Seniors with issues like dementia, disabilities or chronic diseases
  2. Disabled adults (ALS patients are an example)
  3. Children with chronic diseases and disabilities

Respite Care Options:

  1. In-Home – thru independent providers (Agencies & Referral Services)
  2. Community Locations or Adult Day Services
  3. Group Homes or Assisted Living Residences – usually for a night or even a couple of weeks.

Who pays for Respite Care?

  1. Medicare – will pay for 95% if the patient also qualifies for Hospice.
  2. Medicaid – will pay for 95% if the patient also qualifies for Hospice.
  3. Private Insurance – Depends on the plan
  4. Long-term Care Insurance – Usually but depends on the plan.

Action Steps: The best analogy for “respite care” is that when you are on a plane and the flight attendant instructs you to put the oxygen mask on yourself before trying to help a small child. The caregiver needs to make sure they are taking care of themselves (everything from nutrition to emotional needs).

Additional Information: Caregiver Support – There are many excellent caregiver support programs available and a good resource is your physician’s office. Churches and Hospitals are also good resources and these programs can include lectures or weekly small groups meetings that discuss issues / concerns. It is also good for the caregiver just to have something to look forward to each week.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][the_ad id=”5611″][/vc_column][/vc_row]