Respite Care
Caring for Someone You Love Shouldn’t Mean Doing It Alone
Caring for an aging parent, spouse, or family member can be deeply meaningful — but it can also be exhausting.
Non-medical respite care gives family caregivers time to rest, work, attend appointments, travel, spend time with other family members, or simply recharge knowing their loved one is in capable hands.
Keeping Them Home provides compassionate, dependable care in the home so family caregivers can step away without feeling like they are leaving their loved one alone.
Sometimes you need a few hours.
Sometimes you need a few days.
Either way, you deserve support too.
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.