Short-Term & Respite CARE
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but also demanding. Our Temporary & Respite Care services are designed to provide you with a well-deserved break while ensuring that your loved one continues to receive the best care possible.
At Dalchi Healthcare, we offer Short-Term & Respite Support services designed to provide a well-needed break for family carers while ensuring that your loved one continues to receive the highest quality care. Whether it’s for a few hours, a weekend, or a longer period, our dedicated carers step in to offer temporary support, allowing primary caregivers to rest, recharge, or attend to other responsibilities.
Our services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your loved one, providing everything from personal care and companionship to managing medical requirements. With our Short-Term & Respite Support, you can feel confident that your loved one is in safe, capable hands, giving you peace of mind to focus on self-care without worry.
respite care
Our Respite Care service offers temporary relief for family caregivers, allowing them to take time for themselves while ensuring their loved one continues to receive expert care. Whether for a few hours, a day, or longer.
Respite care is a temporary form of care that allows carers to take a break. By allowing someone else to take over care duties for a short period of time – whether that be a few hours or a few days – can be of great benefit to both the carer and care recipient.
This type of care can be used in a variety of ways and for different reasons, but the overarching purpose of respite care is to allow the primary carer to take a break.
A respite carer performs the same role as the primary carer, so to make this happen effectively, a discussion with the primary care team is essential. This helps ensure continuity in routine, which is important for anyone, but especially for those living with conditions such as dementia.
Respite care can be a number of things such as:
➤ Providing a break for family and friends who care for a loved one
➤ A trial period for permanent residential or live-in care
➤ Nursing care support following an operation or illness.
➤ Emergency care if the primary carer because ill or has to be called away at short notice.
Typical duties of a respite carer can include:
Household cleaning
Household cleaning
Household cleaning
Companionship
Household cleaning
Household cleaning
Meal preparation
Household cleaning
Meal preparation
pet care
Running errands
Running errands
Running errands
Running errands
Running errands
Personal Care
Running errands
Personal Care
companionship care
Our Companionship Care focuses on providing emotional support and companionship to individuals who may be experiencing loneliness or social isolation. Whether it’s through conversation, shared activities, or simply offering a friendly presence, we’re here to make a difference in your loved one’s life.
We recognise that companionship is vital for maintaining emotional well-being, especially for those who may be living alone or facing challenges due to age, illness, or disability. Our Companionship Care service is designed to reduce feelings of isolation and improve overall quality of life by offering meaningful social interactions and a caring presence.
Our dedicated carers can assist with a wide variety of activities, from engaging in hobbies and interests to accompanying your loved one on outings or helping with light household tasks. More than just assistance, our carers become trusted companions, building relationships based on trust, respect, and understanding. With our companionship care, we ensure that your loved one enjoys daily interactions that promote mental and emotional health, offering both you and them peace of mind that they are not alone.
Having a companion to chat with can really help alleviate feelings of loneliness – this is where companionship care comes in.
THE BENEFITS OF COMPANIONSHIP CARE
Having someone to talk to, and interact with, can make a lonely older person’s day. Knowing that a visitor is coming to spend time with them acts as a powerful motivator to get up, bathe and get dressed in clean clothes.
Reminiscing about days gone by, interacting with other people and passing on snippets of wisdom gained over a lifetime can all help a lonely older person to re-engage with the world.
Companion care can be arranged according to your loved one’s needs. Perhaps they need someone to call in a couple of times a week, to spend time chatting over a cup of tea, and maybe accompany them on occasional outings or shopping trips.
A live-in carer is able to provide company for everyday tasks that most of us may take for granted, such as eating meals together, playing board games and other day-to-day activities. They are there to be a live-in friend to your loved ones, helping to keep them happy and having fun.
Also, having a younger carer in the house provides great support for the elderly with things like technology to help them stay in touch with friends and family, as well as helping them plan activities to see friends when we can again.
HOW WE CAN HELP WITH COMPANIONSHIP CARE
Our personality matching component is a core aspect of our live-in care service – meaning your loved one is matched with a companion based on their individual needs and personality. This is an important part of finding a companion for your loved one.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re looking for care and support or would like to learn more about our support services, please contact our friendly enquiry team.
Respite care provides temporary relief for primary caregivers who may be feeling overwhelmed or in need of a break. It allows a professional carer to step in and provide care for your loved one for a short period, ensuring they continue to receive the support they need while giving you time to rest and recharge.
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally exhausting, and respite care gives family caregivers much-needed time to take care of their own health, attend to personal responsibilities, or simply have a break. It helps prevent caregiver burnout and ensures that both the caregiver and the person receiving care can maintain their well-being.
Dalchi Healthcare offers flexible respite care solutions, including:
Short-Term Respite: Care for a few hours or days while you take a break.
Overnight Respite: A carer can stay overnight to provide support and ensure safety during the night.
Live-In Respite: A carer stays with your loved one 24/7 for a longer break period.
Companionship care focuses on providing emotional and social support to individuals who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Companionship carers engage in activities such as conversation, hobbies, outings, and help with light household tasks, promoting emotional well-being and reducing feelings of isolation.
Companionship care is ideal for individuals who may be living alone, elderly people, or those with limited social interaction. It is especially beneficial for people who are struggling with loneliness, depression, or cognitive decline, providing them with the social engagement and emotional support they need to maintain a positive outlook on life.
Our companionship carers engage in a variety of activities, including:
Enjoying a conversation or reading together
Going for walks or outings to local places
Helping with hobbies such as knitting, gardening, or puzzles
Playing games, cards, or watching movies
Assisting with light housekeeping and meal preparation
To arrange respite or companionship care, simply contact us for an initial consultation. We’ll assess your loved one’s needs and preferences, and then create a tailored care plan. From there, we will match you with a carer who is best suited to meet those needs, and we can start the care at a time that works for you.
Yes, both respite and companionship care are available on a short-term or long-term basis. Whether you need a few hours of support, a few days, or a longer period, we can provide flexible care options to suit your needs.
If your loved one is experiencing feelings of loneliness, isolation, or if you, as a primary caregiver, are in need of a break, respite and/or companionship care may be the right option. We offer a free consultation where we will discuss your loved one’s needs, and provide you with advice on the best approach for support.
Dalchi Healthcare
Derby Office 📍
Marble Hall, Nightingale Road
Derby, DE24 8BF
Bournemouth Office 📍
Oxford Point, 19 Oxford Road
Bournemouth, BH8 8GS
Nottingham Office 📍
Bridgford Business Centre, 29 Bridgford Road
West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AU
Tel: 01332 742613/01158 371090
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