Are you helping to take care of a loved one?
Have you ever thought about what will happen if you have an urgent errand, or if you become ill and are unable to care for them?
Would you like to ensure if you are not there, your loved one will stay safe and get their basic needs taken care of?
The current pandemic is teaching us that we need to be prepared. If the caregiver becomes ill, who will take care of your loved one?
You need to have a plan
Even for common events you need a plan. Perhaps you want to attend a wedding that is out of town; perhaps you want to help a friend move.
It is nearly impossible to find a place that can take care of your family member the same day or even next day.
Plan ahead!
What is respite?
Caregivers need breaks! Respite means a short break from your caregiving duties. It helps ensure that you have the freedom to do the things that will keep you healthy and happy while your loved one is cared for and safe.
Finding respite requires planning in advance: you need to find the right type of services for you, you need to find a provider, and you need to complete necessary paperwork before an emergency arises. Take some time to make phone calls and research online to find available resources.
What is the Purpose of The Respite Care Guide/Respite Plan Guide?
The Respite Care guide is designed to provide you with information on locating and choosing the respite care provider(s) that work best for you. The Respite Plan Guide is designed to give you a step-by-step instructions for creating a plan in case there is a need for emergency respite or emergencies in general.
A digital version of the Respite Care/Plan Guide will be available to download, come back soon for more updates!
Check out this video of a recent webinar we did regarding the emergency respite booklets!
