Senior Monitoring & Medical Alert Systems Help Elderly to Live Safely & Independently at Home

All of us require a break from work so as to relax body & mind and be reenergized to start afresh. Caregiving is no different. Both, family as well as professional caregivers, need time off from caring so as to avoid the danger of mental & physical fatigue. Respite care services allow family caregivers to take a break from caregiving and relax or attend other important work engagements while their loved one receives care from professional caregivers. To provide much needed break to family caregivers, Comfort Keepers provides high-quality respite care services through its trained caregivers in Essex Fells, Roseland, and other areas of Essex County.

Before you start taking help of these services, there are certain things you can do to avoid care related issues that may arise when you urgently require outside help.

Don't Wait, Start Looking for Options Now

It may happen that you have to go out of town for an unavoidable obligation and couldn't find any reliable person to take care of your loved one. Hence, it's better to start searching for respite care options available in your local area as soon as possible. Once you have selected some of these options, talk with them about the type of services provided, minimum care hours, how they charge, availability of basic medical care (if needed), etc.

Keep Personal & Medical Information Handy

It's important that you provide as much information to the professional caregiver as possible about your loved one. From medical conditions & medication to their preferences & habits, document everything that could be used by the caregiver if you are not available on the phone.

Gather Financial Information

There are different ways to pay for respite care that range from state funded options, insurance cover, and benefits to paying out of own pocket. With the help of financial documents you can assess the amount of money you need over the amount your loved one has and whether he/she is eligible for benefits & programs.

Medical or Non-medical Care

Depending on the present health of your loved one, he/she might need both medical and non-medical care or only non-medical in-home care. It's important to share this information with the agencies you have shortlisted and get details of the associated costs. Non-medical in-home care usually includes personal care that helps with activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, grooming, maintaining hygiene, mobility assistance, transferring & positioning, toilet assistance, incontinence care, etc. If required, companionship is also provided that helps with instrumental ADL like meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, running errands, transportation assistance, engaging recipients in mental activities, giving reminders to take medication, and assisting with reading.

Respite care services by Comfort Keepers Montclair gives family caregiver time to leave the home for a few hours or even a few days, knowing the one you care for is in good hands. For more details, Please Visit here