Respite Care

In most cases of caring for loved ones at home, whether elderly, disabled or sick, the caregiver is deserving of a break. Respite care provides the means for the caregiver to have a break in the capacity of caregiver by placing the patient in temporary residential care. At Silver Census, we understand that each patient’s needs are different. We have forged relationships with care giving facilities of all levels in order to help caregivers decide upon the most appropriate one. Depending on the level of care necessary for each individual patient’s needs, the Silver Census respite care provider directory has a solution. Silver Census wants the best for both the patient and caregiver by

	Religious Organizations: Many religious organizations provide outreach programs designed to assist seniors and caregivers with temporary relief. Respite relief may come in the form of a few hours a week designed so caregivers can take care of personal errands. Services are considered either charitable assistance by volunteers or perhaps through grant money.
	Private Duty Home Health Care Agencies/ Nurse Registries/ Non-Medical Assistance Companies: Licensed private duty agencies listed on SilverCensus.com is a great way for seniors and caregivers alike to maximize their time together while in the comfort of their own home. Seniors in need of assistance can utilize respite services as well in Assisted Living Communities, Independent Living Communities, during overnight hospitalization, and nursing home settings. Caregivers need to be made aware that some seniors may have purchased a Long Term Care Insurance Policy which allocates a certain amount of hours weekly covered under a policy. It is encouraged that seniors and caregivers alike read carefully the benefits of their policy and utilize the paid benefits should there be a need. Should a Long Term Care Policy have limited coverage based on the individual’s need, private duty agencies provide respite support and assistance on hourly basis and any additional hours required would be considered out of pocket expense.
	Hospice Respite Care: Know by as comprehensive care for the dying, Hospice respite care is different from general inpatient hospice care. Hospice Respite Care coverage is triggered not by the patient’s medical need, but by the needs of the patient’s family designed to give the family member / caregiver some time for adequate sleep or personal time.
	Adult Day Care Centers: Licensed Adult Day Care Centers owned and operated by city/county/state organizations or privately owned are a great way for seniors and caregivers alike to maintain quality of life and socialization. Reasons as to why utilize an Adult Day Care Center varies from ailments from depression, Parkinson’s disease, anxiety, Alzheimer’s, or maybe a temporary health setback that resulted in limited physical mobility. Whatever the case may be Adult Day Care Centers provide social activities and can be a great affordable alternative to early nursing home placement. Prices for Adult Day Care Centers do vary, and qualifying options for financial assistance should be discussed. At SilverCensus.com, we encourage you to tour these facilities in person to determine if
	Assisted Living Facilities / Skilled Nursing Facilities / Nursing Homes: In some instances, family members may need to leave an area and may seek short term placement for an ailing loved one. These facilities provide respite care on a short term basis such as monthly or bi-weekly without a long term commitment. This option could be a great way for the undecided and guilt ridden caregiver to determine the most appropriate level of care without making a binding commitment and relocating personal belongings. Family members and caregivers alike need to be aware this option tends to be strictly private pay.

Respite care is most often given for disabled or terminally ill patients who are normally cared for at home by other members of their family.

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