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This service is for primary caregivers who are in need of a break from their caregiving responsibilities. We understand that the health and wellness of the caregiver is important and this is why we offer respite care services.

Respite care services allow primary caregivers to regain their energy by relieving them of caregiving duties and relinquishing these duties to our caregivers. It allows primary caregivers to focus their energy on spending more quality time with the people they love while we do the caregiving tasks for them. With this service, your loved ones will still be in good hands because the temporary replacements from our agency are certified, experienced and equipped with the tools necessary to take over the job with confidence. They will provide the necessary care to your loved ones and the needed respite for the primary caregivers.

This service lets primary caregivers take a break from their responsibilities, even if it is just for a day. Caregivers can spend time with their loved ones without having to worry about performing tasks. Or, in some cases, primary caregivers can run important errands or go on vacation while the client remains under the reliable care of our caregivers.

Respite Care provides family caregivers with ample time to recharge, take a break and to be temporarily relieved of their caregiving responsibilities.

Respite Care includes all the services in our Personal Care and Companionship and Homemaking program:

  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Medication Management and Reminders
  • Toileting and Incontinence Care
  • Transferring and Positioning
  • Fall Prevention
  • Grooming and Hygiene
  • Feeding and Tuck-in Care
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Diet Planning
  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Grocery and General Shopping
  • Assisting with Sorting Mail and General Paperwork
  • Laundry and Changing Linen
  • Traveling Aide
  • Periodic Review with Family
  • Organizing Paperwork/Mail

On top of these, we offer services that support family members:

  • Night-time Respite
  • Respite Care (Day-Time)
  • Communicating with Family Member on Client’s Updates
  • Weekend Care
  • Stimulating and Recreational Activities
  • Temporary Personal Assistance
  • Caregiver Support
  • Scheduled Respite Care and On-the-Spot Respite Care

To request assistance with Respite care, please click here. Please feel free to use any of the following methods to reach out to us at any time: Call us 24/7 on our office number 301-610-9900, fax us at 301-610-9901, use the Contact Us form on this website, or email us at: care@capitalhomecare.com