Using an agency for respite

tucson anne

I have two caregivers who come each week, 3 hour shifts 3 times a week. I don't think they are available for longer periods as they have regular schedules. I would like to take a 4-5 day break after the holidays —maybe go visit my sister in San Francisco. The agency I work with has sent nice people so far, but for a break I know he would get caregivers he doesn't know some of the time. He's not at all resistant to caregivers—I just had a new one start when one went to another job, and he was just fine. But I have no idea how he would do if I leave him with some new people for the respite. And how he will do with me being gone that long. I know from my failed attempt at MC this summer that he really misses me, but also know that I need more than a few scattered hours away each week to get a recharge. Has anyone successfully used an agency for that kind of break? I want to try this before I give MC another try (not that I have found any place that will be good—why aren't there some facilities that cater to men—corn hole instead of crafts!?) All suggestions greatfully received.

pup_comrade

Some skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes offer 5 day respite, paid for by Medicare or VA. If he is on hospice it will covered 100%.

lenbury

The memory care facility where we where living in the assisted living section offered 3 weeks of respite care which would allow me a trip back to the east coast to visit my sisters.