Respite Care
Respite Care That Gives Family Caregivers Room to Breathe
Caring for someone you love can be rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. Taking a break does not mean stepping away from their care. It means making sure both the caregiver and the person receiving care are supported.
Keeping Them Home provides respite care for families throughout the North Shore of Massachusetts, offering dependable in-home support so family caregivers can rest, work, attend appointments, travel, or simply recharge with confidence.
Respite Care Can Include
Depending on your loved one’s needs, respite care may include:
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Companionship and conversation
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Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
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Meal preparation and help with eating
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Medication reminders
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Walking and mobility assistance
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Light housekeeping and laundry
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Transportation to appointments or errands
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Help maintaining familiar daily routines
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Dementia and memory-care support
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Supervision and safety awareness
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Evening or overnight assistance
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Personal care and toileting assistance
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Activities, hobbies, and meaningful engagement
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Communication with family members about concerns or changes
Care can be arranged around your schedule and your loved one’s individual needs.
Take a Break Without Feeling Guilty
Taking time for yourself does not mean you are abandoning the person you love.
It means recognizing that caregiving takes energy, patience, and strength — and those things need to be replenished.
A trusted caregiver can step into the routines you have already established while allowing your loved one to remain comfortable in their own home.
You can go to work.
Attend an appointment.
Spend an afternoon with friends.
Take a weekend away.
Or simply sleep.
And while you do, your loved one continues receiving the attention and support they need.