Respite Care
Caring for the caregiver
If you’re caring for someone you love — a spouse, a parent, a dear friend — you’re doing one of the hardest and most loving things a person can do. And if you’re honest, you’re probably exhausted.
Here’s what we want you to hear: needing a break doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human. Caregivers who never rest eventually can’t care at all — for their loved one or themselves. Respite care exists so you can step away, breathe, and come back stronger. It isn’t giving up. It’s how you keep going.
Anova Care’s respite care sends a trusted caregiver to your home so you can rest, run errands, see a friend, sleep through the night — whatever you need — knowing your loved one is in kind, capable hands. We were born from a family’s own caregiving journey; we know the guilt, and we know the relief.
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What’s included
- In-home relief for a few hours, full days, overnights, or weekends
- Regular scheduled respite (every week, twice a month — your rhythm) or one-time breaks
- Emergency backup when life surprises you
- Personal care, companionship, and household help while you’re away
- A full handover, so nothing about your loved one’s routine is missed
- Peace of mind — the rarest gift a caregiver gets
Who it’s for
Respite care is for family caregivers across Denver and Colorado Springs: spouses caring for spouses, adult children caring for aging parents, anyone providing unpaid care around the clock. It’s especially for those who feel burned out, isolated, or quietly resentful — feelings that are normal, and that rest can heal.
You can’t pour from an empty cup. Let us hold the cup for a while.
How to start
Call (888) 929-2050. Tell us about your situation — we’ll listen without judgment and arrange relief on your timeline, sometimes within days. Many families pay through long-term care insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid, or IHSS; others pay privately. We’ll help you find a way to make it work, because a rested caregiver is part of good care.
Frequently asked questions
Will my loved one accept a stranger in the home?
This is the most common worry, and it usually resolves faster than families expect. We match carefully, introduce the caregiver gently, and start with shorter visits when it helps. Most clients come to look forward to their respite caregiver — a new friendly face can be a gift, not a threat.
I feel guilty even thinking about taking a break. Is that normal?
Completely normal — and completely unfair to yourself. Think of it this way: on an airplane, you’re told to put on your own mask first. Caregiving works the same way. Rest makes you a better, kinder, more patient caregiver.
How quickly can respite start?
Often within a few days. For emergencies — a caregiver’s illness, an unexpected trip — call us and we’ll move as fast as humanly possible.
Can respite be a regular thing, not just once?
Yes, and that’s when it works best. Many families schedule weekly respite the way they’d schedule anything essential — because it is.
You deserve rest too. Call Anova Care at (888) 929-2050 — let us care for you both.