Respite Care for Family Caregivers in Mt. Pleasant, SC
Learn about the respite care services we provide in Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, Sullivan's Island, or the nearby areas
As parents age in the United States, it is usual for their children to assume the position of family caretaker. Many do so without realizing how much effort goes into giving such care. Many people are also unaware that they would be caring for their loved ones for more than forty hours each week.
Caregiving can be a rewarding and bonding experience within a family, yet in even the best situations, the responsibility and ongoing routine can be stressful and tiring—especially when balanced with a job or caring for children. Comfort Keepers of Mount Pleasant, SC can provide respite care or temporary relief to those who care for family members who might otherwise require permanent placement in a facility outside the home. Being by calling (843) 588-1787!
What is Respite Care?
Known in some countries as “short break” care, respite services provide planned short-term breaks for families and other unpaid caregivers who need time outside the home or to simply take a rest. Respite care helps support and maintain the primary caregiving relationship.
What Kind of Services Can We Provide?
We know you invest a vast portion of your time caring for your loved one, but doing so can wear you down. Our care comes with a skilled professional caregiver who can help with a variety of homemaking and personal care chores and give you a little time off. Spend this time with your kids, go to school, or take your spouse out for a date. Here's a brief list of our services:
- Light housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Grocery shopping and running errands
- Assistance with personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Medication management
- Incidental transportation
- Companionship
Typically, respite care is a type of care intended to provide short-term, temporary support, although our experienced caregivers can be there for your senior mom or dad whenever the primary caregiver is absent. Our services can be booked for as little as a few hours a day, a couple of days per week, or even as full-time care for a longer period of time, depending on the particular needs of the client.
Learn More Today
Our Mt. Pleasant office is locally owned and operated, so you can connect with an office in your community if you have any questions about our uplifting care services. Call us at today (843) 588-1787 to speak with our care team and to schedule a free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!