It is a common misconception that ‘needing a little extra help’ is a fast-track route to moving into long-term residential care … but this isn’t the only option. While many people thoroughly enjoy the certainty and peace of mind that comes from moving into a residential care home full-time, your care journey doesn’t need to start there.
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Day care and respite breaks can be useful interim care options, especially if you or your loved one need support for a certain period of time – perhaps while recovering from illness or injury, or if your family carers are away. Both care solutions can help people remain safe and independent in their home for longer.
Day care offers the chance to spend the day in your local care home, receive specialist care, enjoy a home-cooked meal, and enjoy the activities and entertainment on offer. As well as providing the opportunity for enrichment and companionship in a safe environment, supported by expert carers, many view day care as a break for family carers.
A respite break is a temporary stay in a residential care home, complete with expert, tailored care. Suitable for those who receive help at home with daily tasks, have nursing care to support a long-term or complex medical condition, live with dementia, are recovering from illness or injury, or are planning for the future, a respite break ensures that your care requirements are taken care of, so that you are free to enjoy the change of scene.
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For some people, day care visits and short-term respite breaks provide a well-deserved break for themselves and their carers; for others, it provides an opportunity to experience care home life before making longer-term decisions.
Whether you stay for a day, a week or longer, you and your loved ones can relax knowing your care needs are being met.
Somerset Care’s day care and respite services support you to live independently at home, for as long as possible.
For more information and advice, please contact our expert enquiries team on
0800 817 4925 or visit somersetcare.co.uk/respite
