Hospice & Respite Care at Home in Alexandria, Virginia
Providing Exceptional Hospice Support & Respite Care in Alexandria, Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, Springfield, Lorton, Woodbridge, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Old Town Alexandria, and surrounding areas.
Family caregivers need a break from the 24 hours a day, 7 days a week responsibilities. Give our respite home care services a try! We can provide in-home care on a regular schedule, which will enable you to stay healthy and positive. You can leave for a few hours or even a day knowing that your loved ones are well cared for.
Our expert Care Professionals maximize comfort for a person who is terminally ill, by soothing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Hospice Care provides counseling, practical support, and respite care as well for families. Our services are also called end-of-life care, comfort care, family support, and respite.
Full-Service Care Options
In times of great illness, you need a team that can take care of all your needs from in-home cancer care, and hospice supportive care, to respite care.
Timing and organization mean everything and that’s where we come in. We have a full complement of support services for you that takes the pressure off of family caregivers.
Our staff will work with your care team and care plan to provide what you need when you need it. Every care plan is unique to each person and we’re equipped to meet those requirements.
Types of In-Home Cancer Care, or Hospice Care Near Alexandria
Home Hospice Services
We love Hospice. It’s a valuable service that many would be lost without, but like any service, it has gaps and that’s where we come in.
We offer services where hospice leaves off. Your loved one never needs to feel alone. We offer in-home cancer care and other specialized services to accommodate companionship and personal care needs.
Respite Care in Alexandria
When a family member is ill and can’t be left alone, the caregivers closest to them can suffer exhaustion and other mental or emotional issues. Respite care is an important part of what we do. Our compassionate in-home helpers are waiting to take over for you for as long as needed.
Companions Who Provide Comfort and Care at Home
Apex Classic Home Health Care provides caregivers for daily assistance when it matters the most. We work closely with your medical hospice provider, your family, and loved one. We believe there’s no more privileged work than to ensure love and dignity when time is short.
In-Home Cancer Care & Hospice Support Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you offer for non-medical home care for cancer patients?
We offer the widest variety of services for non-medical home care for cancer patients.
- Companions/Caregivers
- Respite Care
How does your respite care for cancer caregivers can help?
Respite care in Alexandria can help by providing a caregiver who is qualified to take the place of family, friends and other caregivers for a short period of time. Family caregivers can attend to their own needs and mental, emotional health.
They may stay for hours, days or more depending on how much of a respite is needed.
How can you help a cancer patient at home?
If you or a loved one needs help around the house, a break from caregiving, or potentially hospice care, talk to their physician or medical team.
Respite Care at Home and Companion Care at Home are available to everyone.
Hospice care requires that a medical team is involved. We provide supplemental in-home care when the hospice team is not in the home.
The best way to care for a cancer patient at home is to provide compassionate care. Chemo and radiation therapy can be exhausting and cause side-effects that are unpleasant. Having extra help around the house keeps everyone comfortable and stress-free.
Respite Care Available in the Alexandria Area
What is Respite Care?
Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. It can be arranged for just an afternoon or for several days or weeks. Care can be provided at home, or in a facility setting.
What is an Example of Respite Care?
Respite could take the form of enlisting friends and family to watch your loved one so you can take a break to visit others, go to the gym, or handle chores, for example. Or respite care can mean finding volunteers or paid carers to provide in-home services for your loved one, either occasionally or on a regular basis.
Respite Care Services
Respite care providers offer a range of services, which can be catered to fit the needs of each individual client. If a senior needs just a bit of supervision and companionship, there are respite care workers who can provide the level of care they need. Some of the services offered by Apex Classic Home Health Care include:
Supervision and Companionship: If your loved one functions at a high level but you worry about leaving them home alone, respite care can provide supervision and companion services.
Activities of Daily Living: Activities of daily living (ADLs) are essential tasks that one must accomplish each day, like dressing, bathing, and eating. ADL assistance is a standard service offered by Apex.
Household Tasks: Respite care workers can complete basic household tasks like laundry, grocery shopping, and light cleaning.
Transportation: We can provide transportation to help your loved one get to appointments or run necessary errands.
Meals: Respite care providers can prepare meals and help your loved one eat.
Personal Attention: When provided in the home, respite care is one-on-one between the senior and caregiver. Seniors get individual attention and the caregiver is fully focusing on your loved one and their needs.
