Time for yourself, with a plan for your loved one.
Taking a break can be difficult when you are used to being the person who does everything. Respite care lets you discuss planned support for your loved one while you rest, go to an appointment, work, or spend time with other people in your life.
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An afternoon away, with the routine shared beforehand
Before a planned visit, you explain the afternoon routine, preferred snacks, care tasks, and whom to contact with questions. The caregiver provides the agreed assistance while you use that time for your own plans. When you return, there can be time to discuss how the visit went, according to the communication arrangements you agreed.
An illustrative visit, not a client story. Actual tasks and schedules follow the agreed care plan.What respite care for family caregivers can include
Company while you are away
Conversation and familiar activities suited to your loved one’s preferences.
Agreed daily assistance
Discuss meals, personal care, and other everyday tasks that need attention during the visit.
A considered handover
Share routines, relevant instructions, contact details, and what you would like to hear about afterward.
Support that fits the person and the day.
A break does not have to mean stepping away from your role in your loved one’s life. It can mean sharing some of the work of caregiving, with expectations discussed before you leave.
Let’s talk through the details.
Tell us when you need time away, which tasks you normally handle, and how you want to communicate. Confirm the schedule and caregiver availability before making arrangements that depend on coverage.
Meet Stanford Senior Care →Your questions
Can respite be a regular part of the week?
We can discuss recurring visits as well as occasional requests. Scheduling depends on the care needs and caregiver availability.
What should I prepare for the caregiver?
Share the routine, agreed tasks, food and personal preferences, relevant care instructions, and contact information. Discuss how questions and updates should be handled.
What if my loved one is hesitant?
Tell us about their concerns. A conversation about the visit and a familiar activity may help you plan an introduction that suits them.
From your first conversation to everyday support.
Tell us what is happening
Tell us when you need a break and what care you usually provide during those hours.
Plan the support together
Plan the handover: daily tasks, routines, important instructions, contacts, and how you would like updates.
Confirm care and stay in touch
Confirm coverage before making plans that depend on it. After a visit, discuss what worked and any changes for the next one.
Talk with us about care in your community.
Tell us where help would make a difference.
You do not need a finished care plan to call. Share what daily life looks like now, and we can discuss the support and availability that fit your request.
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