Support for family caregivers
Time to rest, knowing your loved one is cared for.
Support for your loved one while you take time for work, appointments, rest, and the rest of your life.
About Respite Care for Family Caregivers
Many family caregivers begin by helping with one or two tasks and gradually find themselves managing much more. Work, errands, and rest can become hard to fit around caregiving.
Respite care provides appropriate support for your loved one while you attend to other responsibilities or take a break.
What this can include
- Scheduled breaks for family caregivers
- Help during work hours or appointments
- Personal care, meals, and companionship during the visit
- Support during a particular busy or difficult period
- Clear information about how the visit went
- A familiar routine your loved one can count on
Specific tasks are based on the individual care plan and what the agency is equipped and authorized to provide.
Our approach
Care that carries on while you step away
Needing a break does not mean your family has failed. It means the amount of support needed has grown.
Tell us which parts of the day or week are hardest to cover. We can discuss suitable support and scheduling availability.
The Lewis Standard
How the Standard shows up in respite care for family caregivers
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NOTICE
Your loved one’s routine, so your time away feels seamless.
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COMMUNICATE
What happened during the visit that you should know.
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ANTICIPATE
When more regular support may be helpful.
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ACT
Follow the care plan your family agreed on.
Non-medical by design. Caregivers do not diagnose conditions, provide skilled nursing, or make medical decisions. They observe, document, and communicate through the proper channels.
Common questions
Questions about respite care for family caregivers
Some families want regular help; others need support for a particular period. Scheduling depends on the client’s needs and caregiver availability.
The caregiver provides the support defined in the care plan, such as personal care, meals, or companionship.
Communication is part of The Lewis Standard. We agree on whom to contact and what information matters to your family.
Other services
Services are often combined
Dementia Care Certification — Coming Soon
We're preparing to introduce Dementia Care Certification as part of our ongoing commitment to thoughtful, compassionate care.
Start with a conversation.
You do not need to know exactly which service you need. Tell us what is happening at home. We will start there.