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What is Respite Care?

Respite care provides temporary relief for a primary caregiver, enabling you to take a much-needed break from caregiving a sick, ageing, or disabled family member.

Respite care benefits the person you’re caring for, providing them with variety, stimulation, and a welcome change of routine.

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What Are The Benefits Of Respite Care?

Both you and the person you care about can benefit from a short break.

The carer gets a break from their usual routine and can go on holiday or another restful activity during their respite break.

The person in respite care gets to spend time in a different place and socialises with people. This short period is filled with fun activities, different scenery, and personalised care.

Respite Care at Caraway House

Respite Care for older people at Caraway House is available for a minimum of three weeks. This is because we need time to ease a resident into our home and prepare their care plan and a week to ease them out.

You can get smaller amounts of respite care using other services, but unfortunately, not from Caraway House. We specialise in a luxury short term stay for loved ones.

Planning for Respite Care

Planning for respite care starts with analyzing the needs of your loved one. To ensure they get the extra support they need from a respite care home, we will look at their preferences. This ensures they don't just receive care, they receive personalised and good care.

Establishing type, skills, frequency, and location of respite services is critical to ensure you receive appropriate support.
Keeping a record of your daily activities can help identify areas and times when you most need help.
Consider your budget and explore options for funding respite care.

Finding and Accessing Respite Care

During short breaks spending time away from a loved one you usually care for, get the peace of mind that they are in a safe environment where they are happy and healthy.

Caraway offers many forms of short term respite care, including dementia care, residential care, and nursing care. Be sure to research and evaluate potential respite care providers to ensure they meet your needs.

Take A Break With Respite Care Options

It's important to take a break from caring to ensure you don't get burnt out. As well as a loved one, you must take care of your own needs when possible, and all of us need a regular break from time to time.

Carers can expertly provide short term care. If you're looking for a respite care service for more than a few hours, respite care at a home can give you extra support while you take a break from caring.

Out-of-Home Respite Care

Out-of-home respite care provides temporary care in a residential or nursing facility. This option offers a change of scenery and socialization opportunities for your loved one. Out-of-home respite care can be arranged for a few weeks or longer, depending on your needs. Care teams are available to provide support and care during your loved one’s stay.

What Are Average Respite Care Costs?

Paying for respite care will depend on how long a carer is needed as well as the needs of the person going into care. It may be possible to get financial support or help from local organizations to fund a respite break from caring.

A financial assessment can help to give you a more accurate figure. For a needs assessment and more financial information, get in touch with our friendly team. You may be able to get assistance from your local council for respite care services.

What Happens During A Temporary Stay At A Care Home?

Fully trained staff will support residents and their well being. A carer's assessment will help us figure out the best way to support a family member. Everything from their food and social calendar to their personal care will be supported.

The family can take a well-earned break from caring, which could be a holiday, or just a break in their own home. Friends and family are still welcome to visit during respite care.

Why Choose Out-of-home Respite Care?

The benefits include peace of mind that the person you care about receives professional care day and night. Whether they struggle to care for themselves or have health conditions like dementia, looking after themselves in older age isn't easy.

We love to spend time with a person, boosting their well-being and morale with top-tier support. Once a person spends time with us at Caraway House, it's not unusual for them to move into long-term residential care.

Can I Get A Respite Carer At Short Notice?

Depending on the amount of time, we may be able to arrange respite care at short notice. Our availability will depend on the needs of your loved one. Safety is our top priority and we always ensure we have the correct amount of carers and the right facilities to provide short-term care. For example, someone with a high level of need, like someone with dementia, may need more than one carer at one time.