Riddlge Village Logo; Offering family caregivers elder respite care in Media, PA

Looking for Respite Care Services in the Delaware Valley?

Being a family caregiver is an incredible role filled with love and selflessness, but it can also be very taxing over time. Respite care from Riddle Village offers caregivers a much-needed break while ensuring loved ones are in-home care or a community where they’re safe and well cared for.

Learn more about respite care and how it can be helpful for both the family caregiver and the receiver of care.

What Is Respite Care?

Respite care is when someone else takes over the caregiving duties for a period of time so that a family caregiver can have short-term relief. Respite care is short-term senior care that, depending on your needs, can occur in the loved one’s home or a senior living community. 

During respite care, your loved one continues to get the same high level of care provided by caregivers, but now a chance to attend to your needs, decompress, take a vacation or just spend a night out with friends.

At Riddle Village, respite care is also beneficial after hospitalization or rehabilitation. Some find short-stinted respite services can help prepare an individual for their eventual return to home while offering a sense of security and care one may need after a hospital or rehab stay.

Our Pennsylvania Respite Stay living room couch for patients on-site
Spacious bedroom at riddle village respite care apartments, where family members can visit
Our modern living rooms, so daily living for family members in Respite services is not disrupted

What Are the Benefits of Respite Care?

While it can be a little scary to hand off the care of someone you love to another party, there are benefits to respite care for both the caregiver and the loved one.

Respite Care Benefits

Respite care offers many benefits for the person receiving the care. Exposure to new people can help expand their social world and boost their mental well-being. 

For the caregiver, respite care benefits include:

  • A chance to decompress. It can be challenging to be the sole person responsible for someone else’s care — especially if your loved one needs a high level of care or can’t be left alone for their safety. Respite care can give you the space and time you need to breathe and lower your stress levels while not having to worry about what’s going on with your family member.
  • Reconnecting with hobbies and community. It’s normal to be focused on the health and well-being of your loved one, but just as they tell parents on planes to put on their oxygen mask before they try to help their children, it’s important to protect your own health, or you won’t be as effective caring for your loved one. Respite care gives you a chance to catch up with friends over coffee, go to a book club or enjoy a movie on your own. Spending some time recharging alone or with your community can help you be refreshed and ready to return to caregiving in a better place mentally and emotionally.
  • Better physical health. When so much of your time and energy is put into caring for someone else, it’s easy to let your own health slip under the radar. If you haven’t been eating quality foods or sleeping enough, respite care can give you the chance to bring the focus back to your own health and ensure you’re physically able to return to caregiving.

See what Riddle Village has to offer

Questions to Ask About Respite Care

Respite care can be a great option for many caregiving situations, but it’s important to understand exactly what it involves and what to expect. Here are some questions to ask:

  • Do you have a minimum or maximum time for respite care?
  • What’s your policy on administering medications?
  • Do you have experience with those who have memory issues?
  • What’s your policy if there is an emergency?
  • What qualifications and/or certifications do the members of your staff have?
  • Do you have reviews or ratings we can look at from others who’ve used your respite care services?

Suppose you’re looking for short-term respite care in the Philadelphia area. It is important to make it a priority to schedule a tour. Take a close look at the upkeep of the building, tour the apartment accomodations and observe the residents to make sure they seem happy and well cared for.

If you’re ready to talk more about the respite care offerings at Riddle Village and how our providers can help in your specific situation, contact us today.

Riddle Village sits on the land of Samuel D. Riddle, a sportsman and breeder of competitive racehorses. His horses have been named “Horse of the Century” and also are famous for being a Triple Crown Winner in 1937!

It has taken a lot of the stress off my family members because they don’t have to worry. It means security. I’ve experienced Independent Living and Monticello, and I’ve made friends in both!

Helen, Riddle Village Resident

The population of our elders are living longer, and families are not always able to care for their loved ones on their own. One of the benefits of having Personal Care at Riddle Village is the 24-hour supervised setting that gives a structured environment. We provide emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, and social support. To sum it all up: we offer a loving, safe environment allowing our residents to live life to the fullest while providing assistance needed to maintain their dignity.

Cynthia McMillian, Nursing Supervisor

Additional Respite Care Resources

Finding a Retirement Community That Meets Your Lifestyle Needs

Welcome to Your New Home: Riddle Village Overview

Visit Our Retirement Community in Media

Schedule a Visit
Address
Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Sending

Riddle Village commonly serves Pennsylvania residents from:

  • Media
  • Glen Mills
  • Wallingford
  • Springfield
  • Havertown
  • Rosemont
  • West Chester
  • Philadelphia
  • Delaware County
  • Chester County
  • Southeastern Pennsylvania
  • Northern Delaware
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Tri-state area
  • Mid-Atlantic region
  • And more!