Respite Care in Southfield
Respite care provides short-term care for a person with a brain injury so that family caregivers can take a break, rest or attend to other needs, knowing their loved one is supported.
What is Respite Care?
Caring for a family member with a brain injury can be rewarding, and it can also be exhausting. Respite care gives caregivers a break by having trained staff provide care for a short period, so the caregiver can rest, travel, handle other responsibilities or simply recharge.
At Irvine, respite care draws on the same homelike residential setting and multi-disciplinary team that support our longer-term programs, and the person receiving care is looked after by a team experienced in brain injury care.
Respite care can also be a way for a person and family to get to know Irvine's campus and staff. The length and arrangements of respite care depend on the person's needs and are discussed with the team.
Respite care may help when
- A family caregiver needs rest or is feeling burned out
- A caregiver has a trip, medical procedure or other commitment
- The family wants a supported setting for a short period
- Caregivers want to keep caring at home over the long term
- A family wants to get to know a residential setting
What to Expect
- Short-term care so family caregivers can take a break
- A homelike residential setting
- A team experienced in brain injury care
- Arrangements discussed with each family
- Continuity with Irvine's multi-disciplinary team
Our Approach to Respite Care
Getting to Know You
Before respite care begins, the team learns about the person's routines, health needs, preferences and what helps them feel settled.
Planning the Stay
Arrangements are discussed with the family, including routines, medications and activities the person enjoys.
Support During the Stay
Staff follow the plan and keep the family informed as agreed, so caregivers can rest.
Benefits
Rest for Caregivers
A break can help caregivers keep going over the long term.
Familiar Routines
Staff aim to follow the person's usual routines.
Experienced Team
Care is provided by a team experienced in brain injury.
A Chance to Get to Know Irvine
Respite can help families get to know the campus before making longer-term decisions.
How It Typically Unfolds
First Call
A conversation about the person's needs and the timing the family has in mind.
Planning
The team gathers information about routines, health needs and preferences.
The Stay
The person is cared for in a homelike setting while the caregiver takes a break.
Returning Home
The team shares how things went so the family can pick up routines smoothly.
Questions families often ask
When planning respite care, families often ask about daily routines, medications, activities, how updates will be shared and what to bring. Our team can answer these questions when you call.
Some services are billed to insurance and some are paid directly. Call (248) 415-2500 to ask how this applies to respite care for your family member.
Common Questions About Respite Care
What is respite care?
Respite care is short-term care for a person with care needs that gives family caregivers a break.
How long can respite care last?
Arrangements depend on the person's needs and are discussed with the team. Call (248) 415-2500 to talk about what you have in mind.
Is respite care covered by insurance?
Some services are billed to insurance and some are paid directly. Call (248) 415-2500 to discuss your situation.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. You can schedule a tour of the Southfield campus, and there is no charge for a consultation.
How will my family member's routines be followed?
The team gathers information about routines, preferences and health needs beforehand and uses it to plan care.
Need a Break From Caregiving?
Call (248) 415-2500 to ask about respite care at Irvine Neuro Rehabilitation.
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