Caring for yourself is one of the most important and one of the most often forgotten things you must do as a family caregiver. When your needs are taken care of, the person you are caring for will benefit, too.
Respite services can give family/friend caregivers temporary relief from the emotional and physical demands of caring for a friend or family member and provide time to recharge their battery.
The person you care for can get home care in your absence with services such as:
- Personal support (oral care, bathing, dressing, medications reminders , mobility)
- Assistance with Home Maintenance (e.g. cleaning, laundry, preparing meals)
- Tailored home care plans to ensure your loved ones care is well taken care of in your absence
You may feel overwhelmed as you try to divide your time and energy between your own family’s needs and those of your loved one. As a caregiver, you need a break from time to time. Our home care services are there for you.
There are many ways to better manage your time such as:
- Delegating tasks
- Planning ahead
- Prioritizing your loved ones needs as well as your own
- Accepting offers of help
We are dedicated to providing relief for family caregivers in Greater Montreal areas – from a few hours a day to around-the-clock home care. Our caregivers are trained to tend to the needs of your loved ones while you attend to other responsibilities and obligations, or just relax for a while to rejuvenate yourself.

