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Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita
is a United Way of the Plains
funded agency.
In-Home Respite Care
316-267-1771
Monday-Friday 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 |
Dolores Cooper |
Caring
for a homebound, elderly loved one can be stressful, frustrating, and
physically and emotionally taxing. In-Home Respite Care provides trained
workers to come into the home to take care of elderly dependents so that
primary caregivers can have time for themselves. Such periods of respite
give caregivers the opportunity to carve out some time to rest, attend
to other responsibilities, or to do the things they like to do, knowing
that loved ones are still being cared for. In-Home Respite Care staff
recognize that all of us need a life that is at least partly our own,
and they assist caregivers and their families to reduce the strain of
caregiving, and to help elderly people remain at home and avoid institutionalization.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must live in Sedgwick County and be responsible for 24-hour care for a dependent aged 60 or older. No one will be denied service based on the ability or inability to pay.
How do I apply for Respite Care?
Anyone can request In-Home Respite Care by calling 316-267-1771. After the request is made, Senior Services, Inc. staff will perform a home assessment to determine eligibility. We also accept referrals from all social service agencies that do home assessments.
Upon acceptance, caregivers will receive respite in three-hour blocks, preferably scheduled weekly. Irregularly scheduled respite care is also available, but in such cases, Senior Services cannot guarantee service at a particular time. We prefer to schedule care on weekdays, but we will provide care in the evenings and on weekends whenever possible.
Who
provides Respite Care?
All workers are paid employees of Senior Services, Inc. They receive a 28-hour training program to ensure that each worker is fully familiar with care and safety issues. Senior Services staff screens all workers and checks all references prior to assigning them to respite care.
Who pays for Respite Care?
There is no fee for In-Home Respite Care, and no one is denied service based on ability or inability to pay. We provide a sliding scale for suggested contributions based on income. The program is partially funded by the Federal Older Americans Act and United Way of the Plains. To donate, please click on HOW TO HELP.
- Charges for additional hours beyond three hours per week are the responsibility of the client.
- If you are interested in becoming an In-Home Respite Caregiver, please call 267-0302.
- For additional help and information about caregiving issues, please click on RESOURCE DIRECTORY.
200 South Walnut
Wichita, Kansas 67213-4777
(316) 267-0302
Fax (316) 267-0805
info@seniorservicesofwichita.org
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