Respite Care
Here for those who care
Are you a caregiver in need of a break? Let us know if we can help in any way. Caregiver burnout can affect your ability to care for yourself as well as the person who you are caring for. We may be the best solution for your loved one to be safe while you go on vacation or just take some time to be alone. For a short term stay at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home, please consider our Respite Program.
Commonly Asked Questions About Respite Care
Who is eligible for respite care?
Adults with special care needs could benefit from our respite program while providing temporary relief to family caregivers. To determine eligibility, the person’s primary care provider can furnish the facility with the most recent history and physical to determine level of care needs. If financial assistance is needed, you may be eligible for financial support made possible through a grant from the Lawson Charitable Foundation.
What is the process of managing my loved one’s medications and medical conditions?
The physician in the facility will see that your loved one’s medical conditions are monitored while in the facility. The medications can be ordered through our pharmacy or brought from home if they are in their original packaging.
What kinds of support services are given to the family?
Peer support and advocacy and taking care of your loved one will provide peace of mind with all the comforts of home, tailored to meet your loved one’s needs by a team of caring and skilled individuals.
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Please contact us using the form below. Or you may call us if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private tour of our home. The important thing is to start the conversation and for you to learn all you can about Hattie Ide Chaffee Home. We are here to help you find the answers to your questions and to provide you with the information you seek.