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Respite Care is temporary care to provide family caregivers relief from the full-time care they have been providing for a loved one. At Moutas Home Care, our services are contract-free and Respite Care can be arranged on a temporary basis with no obligation to continue home services once we are no longer needed.
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Our Respite Care services
With 24/7, around-the-clock care, a caregiver is always watching over your loved one, offering emotional support, reducing fall risk and assisting in all activities of daily living including:
Respite Care includes:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What Is Respite Care?
Respite care is a short-term break for caregivers that provides temporary rest from their caregiving responsibilities. This allows caregivers to reset, relieve their stress, and come back fully recharged.
Why and When Is Respite Care Needed?
Being a full-time caregiver can be difficult and stressful work. For many people it can be overwhelming, exhausting, and can lead to a burnout that affects the quality of care that you are able to provide. Before you reach that point is when you should consider respite care.
Does Insurance Cover Respite Care?
Insurance does not typically cover the costs of short-term at home respite care. Depending on your specific circumstances, OHIP or other forms of insurance might cover some of the costs for long-term respite care. Contact us today to get more information!
How Long Can Someone Stay in Respite Care?
Respite care can vary from a couple of hours to several weeks. If you are the family caregiver at home, then this period can be defined by you. If it is at a long-term care facility, your loved one can stay for a minimum of 7 days and a maximum of 60 days.
What Should You Consider Before Starting Respite Care?
Respite care is a much-needed break to reduce stress and to minimize the chance of burnout. Before starting respite care you need to consider your needs, your budget, and the needs of your loved one. Make sure that you allocate enough time for yourself to properly reset, but also be thorough in explaining the specific responsibilities that the respite care should cover.