Enriching Lives At Home When Moving Isn’t An Option
Serving dozens of local hospice companies throughout the Greater Baton Rouge area, our home care services perfectly complement hospice care. Our trained caregivers offer a range of support, including meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation, and companionship. They can also provide respite for family members and are knowledgeable about the distinctions between Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of memory loss. Whether you need partial or full-day assistance, overnight care, or 24/7 in-home support, our senior care team is available to meet your needs.
Our respite care service is designed to be flexible and responsive to your family’s unique needs, offering temporary care solutions tailored to your specific circumstances. We can arrange care on short notice, providing numerous benefits for your loved one. Some of the benefits of respite care include the following:
Family support, allowing for elderly adults and clients with disabilities, post-surgery or chronic illness, to remain in the comfort of their home.
Respite care services may be tailored to meet the needs of the client and caregiver.
In-home respite care can be more cost-effective than off-site options for your loved ones.
Family can safely and confidently leave the home for a day, or a few days, for any reason and know that their loved one’s needs are being met.
Respite care allows caregivers time to focus on other family members—from planning a night out with a partner, to attending children’s extracurricular activities or taking a getaway family weekend.
Some insurance plans, such as long-term care policies or disability coverage, may temporarily provide in-home respite care.
Respite care providers can often give caregivers guidance with procedures at home, such as suggesting ways to ease personal care, remember medication, and fall prevention tips.
Respite care providers can also provide emotional relief for caregivers, helping to “lift the load” by simply listening and being there.
Respite care can help families better understand the nuances between Alzheimer’s and dementia.
When caregivers have time to care for themselves, they can better care for others. Without breaks to maintain their own mental and physical wellness, caregivers can become sick or experience burnout.
The first few weeks of recovery after a medical procedure can be challenging. Between multiple medications, recovery pain, physical or occupational therapy, or just needing extra help with daily activities, life after surgery can become overwhelming.
Respite care offers temporary relief for family caregivers, ideal for holidays or when primary caregivers are unavailable, allowing them to travel or attend to other obligations without worry.
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Free Home Care Assessment
One of our leading team members visits your elderly loved one’s home to understand their senior care needs and challenges.
Create a Personalized Care Plan
After clearly understanding your loved one’s needs, we create a customized care plan that focuses on their physical safety and emotional well-being.
Match with a Caregiver
Connecting your elderly loved one with the ideal caregiver is crucial for fostering a genuine human connection, significantly enhancing their quality of care.
In-Home Care Begins
We provide practical in-home assistance for your elderly loved one, including help with daily living activities and companionship.
Family Communication
Families are kept informed every step of the way, ensuring everyone is on the same page and adjustments can be made as needed.
“Respite care serves as a vital support system, promoting the well-being of both the elderly individual and their dedicated caregivers by ensuring continuous, high-quality care, even when family members are away or need a period of rest.”
Before hospital discharge, our team gathers necessary information from your medical providers (doctor, social worker, discharge planner) to ensure optimal care upon returning home. We combine this information with client and family input to create a personalized care plan, easing a potentially challenging process.
Beyond post-operative care, we understand the pressures of long-term caregiving.
We believe that even short breaks or holidays can make a significant difference for family caregivers.
At Home Care of Louisiana will meet with you before your procedure or while you are in the hospital (adhering to COVID-19 guidelines) to co-author a care plan that addresses all post-recovery needs. We work collaboratively with your hospital’s discharge team to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.