Respite Care in Broomfield, CO
Respite care in Broomfield gives you, the family caregiver, a real break while your loved one stays safe and comfortable at home. Talem Home Care & Placement Services sends a trained, non-medical caregiver to your home in Broomfield, Colorado, to help with the day while you rest, work, run errands or get away for a while. Visits can be as short as one hour or as long as 24-hour care, and you can book a single break or a regular schedule that fits your week.
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What Respite Care at Home Looks Like in Broomfield
Respite care is temporary care that gives a family caregiver some time off. Your mom, dad or spouse stays right where they are, in their own home, with a caregiver who follows their routine. Meanwhile you get time to rest, go to work, keep your own appointments or take that trip you have been putting off for a year.
A lot of Broomfield families are doing this work every day. About 12,700 Broomfield County residents are 65 or older, roughly one person in six, and more than 8,700 of them live with family. In many of those homes, a spouse or a grown son or daughter is the one keeping meals, medications and doctor visits on track.
Our in-home respite care in Broomfield is built around that family caregiver. Respite is part of our non-medical home care services, and we think of it as time for you to take a break and recharge. You can use it on an as-needed basis or on a more regular basis, whichever gives you the break you need. Your loved one keeps their own bed, their own favorite chair and their own kitchen the whole time.
How Our Caregivers Help While You Take a Break
A respite caregiver from Talem steps into your loved one's day and keeps it running the way it usually does. Lunch comes at the usual time, the afternoon walk still happens, and someone is there to keep an eye on safety while you are out. The help comes from the same list of care services we provide to every client:
- Help with bathing, toileting and dressing
- Cueing and reminders for daily routines
- Help with transfers, turning and repositioning
- Cooking and help with eating
- Medication reminders
- Safety monitoring and supervision
- Help with walking and getting around
- Light housekeeping
- Pet care
- Errands and transportation
- Companionship
You tell us which of these matter most for your visit. Some families want a caregiver who will sit and play cards with Dad all afternoon and make sure he eats a good lunch. Others need help with a shower and dinner so Mom is settled for the evening before they get home. The caregiver follows the care plan you set up with us, so your loved one's day goes on as usual and you don't have to leave a long list of instructions taped to the refrigerator.
When Broomfield Families Turn to Respite Care
Respite care for caregivers fits a lot of different weeks. Many people caring for a parent also work full time or are raising children of their own, and a few regular hours of help keep everything from piling up. Others bring in a caregiver for a planned trip or a vacation, or simply so they can finally get to their own doctor's appointments.
A hospital stay is another common reason. When a loved one comes home from UCHealth Broomfield Hospital or a rehab stay, the first few weeks can be a lot to handle on your own, and our post-discharge care through Assisted Living at Home helps with meals, bathing and rides to follow-up appointments.
Nearly half of Broomfield County residents aged 75 and older live with a disability, so a lot of caregiving here stretches across years. Families caring for someone with memory loss lean on our Alzheimer's and dementia care at home, and those supporting a parent with Parkinson's, COPD or heart disease use our chronic care management services. Near the end of life, our end of life care and support gives family members time to rest so they can simply be with the person they love.
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Your Family is Our Family
No family should experience the stresses of aging without the needed information to make the best decision. Our Certified Senior Advisors® are dedicated to providing compassion, dedication, professionalism, and advice to give the reassurance we all need when helping our loved ones.
Flexible Respite Schedules, From One Hour to 24-Hour Care
Our visits run from one hour up to 24-hour care, and we have no minimum hour requirements. You can book a single afternoon so you can get to the dentist, a long weekend while you visit the grandkids, or the same few hours every Tuesday and Thursday.
Short-term respite care is easy to set up, and it is just as easy to change. Care plans can be increased, reduced or adjusted as your needs change, so a one-time break can grow into a regular schedule later on if that is what helps your family. For a loved one with dementia who tends to wander at night, overnight care is an option too.
While you are away, our Family Portal keeps everyone on the same page. It holds care plans, service plans, care notes, tasks and reminders in one place, so you can see how the day went whenever you have a free minute.
Why Broomfield Families Choose Talem Home Care
Our office is right here in Broomfield, at 80 Garden Center, and our team cares for families across the city and the communities around it. You can read more about our home care in Broomfield, including the other services we offer here.
Every family starts with our Certified Senior Advisor®, who takes the time to understand your loved one and walks you through your options. Our caregivers go through background checks, interviews and training, and they are trained to work with clients living with a variety of conditions and chronic diseases. Our leadership team has been working in health care for more than 20 years, and our Administrator, Katherine Siracusano, approaches each family with empathy, patience and respect. She cares a great deal about clear communication, so you always know what is happening with your loved one's care.
We keep our role plain and simple. Talem provides non-medical home care. When your loved one needs skilled care such as wound care, injections or therapy, we work with many skilled home health agencies and can help you find the agency of your choice.
Respite Resources for Broomfield Caregivers
Broomfield has free respite care for some families, and it is worth knowing about. Broomfield Senior Services runs a Caregiver Respite Program that provides temporary in-home care at no cost for residents 60 and older who need help with at least two daily activities, like bathing or dressing, and who have a primary caregiver 18 or older living in Colorado. The program has no income requirement, so it is a good one to ask about even if you assumed you wouldn't qualify.
The Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging serves Broomfield too. Its caregiver respite voucher is a one-time award of up to 32 hours of in-home care, used within 90 days, for unpaid caregivers of adults 60 and older who aren't already getting respite through Medicaid, the VA or another program.
Free support groups meet at the Broomfield Community Center at 280 Spader Way, including a dementia caregiver group on the third Tuesday and a Parkinson's care partners group on the first Friday. The Senior Services Loan Closet lends walkers, wheelchairs, canes and portable ramps.
Sorting through programs like these takes time, and our free Care Navigation service can help you work out which ones fit your family. You don't need to be a Talem client to get that help.
Getting Started With Respite Care in Broomfield
Getting started is simple, and you can take it one step at a time. Our Let's Get Started page is where you can receive information on pricing and services. From there, our Certified Senior Advisor talks with you about your loved one's routine, what a good day looks like for them, and the kind of break you need. A free in-home assessment follows, and we build a care plan around your family. Pricing depends on the type of care, the number of hours and the level of help needed, and you get a clear estimate with no obligation. Whenever you're ready, Let's Get Started.
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Respite Care in Broomfield: Frequently Asked Questions
What is in-home respite care?
In-home respite care is temporary care that gives a family caregiver a break. Your loved one stays at home with a trained caregiver who helps with companionship, household chores, transportation and personal care while you take time for yourself.
How often can we schedule respite care in Broomfield?
You can schedule it as often as your family needs. Our care can be used on an as-needed basis or on a regular schedule, with visits from one hour up to 24-hour care and no minimum hours.
Is there free respite care in Broomfield?
Yes, for families who qualify. Broomfield Senior Services offers a no-cost Caregiver Respite Program for residents 60 and older, with no income requirement, and the DRCOG Area Agency on Aging offers a one-time voucher for up to 32 hours of in-home respite.
Do your respite caregivers provide medical care?
No. Talem provides non-medical home care. When your loved one needs skilled care such as wound care or therapy, our team can help you find a home health agency.
Can respite care help when my loved one has dementia?
Yes. Our caregivers receive specialized training to support clients with memory loss, and overnight care is available for loved ones who wander at night. Broomfield Senior Services also hosts a free monthly dementia caregiver support group at the Broomfield Community Center.
How do we get started with respite care?
The easiest first step is our Let's Get Started page, where you can receive information on pricing and services. Our Certified Senior Advisor® will then help you plan care around your loved one's routine.