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RESPITE CARE · SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
A little breathing room
for the people who care.
Respite care offers temporary relief for a primary caregiver, with companionship and everyday assistance for your loved one at home. Talk with our local team about the support and timing your family needs.
Local to Joliet. Serving most cities in Cook, DuPage, Kendall, and Will counties.
Care that respects familiar routines.A BREAK CAN BE PART OF CARE
Support for your loved one.
Space for you, too.
Supporting someone at home can take time and energy. Respite care is temporary support for the primary caregiver, so you can step away for personal time, appointments, or other responsibilities while your loved one receives agreed everyday assistance.
- Discuss the help your loved one needs during your time away.
- Share familiar routines, preferences, and priorities.
- Talk through service availability, timing, and costs with the team.
A CLEAR PLACE TO BEGIN
Start with a conversation.
Meet for a free consultation.
Talk through daily routines, priorities, and the support your family is considering.
Discuss the right next step.
Ask about fit, availability, schedule, and costs before deciding how to proceed.
YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Care close to home,
with elders at heart.
Walks of Life is a local Joliet business that takes pride in helping our community, especially our elders. We provide non-medical home care and serve most cities in four Illinois counties.
Read our mission and values ↗Cook CountyDuPage CountyKendall CountyWill County1000 Essington Road · Joliet, Illinois
COMMON QUESTIONS
Respite care, explained.
What is respite care?
Respite care is temporary relief for a primary caregiver. The family and Walks of Life can discuss the everyday support needed while the caregiver is away.
What kind of support can be included?
Depending on the family's needs and service availability, the conversation can include companionship, personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation. Walks of Life provides non-medical care.
How long or how often can respite care be scheduled?
Scheduling and availability depend on the family's needs and the services available. Contact the team to discuss the timing you have in mind.
How much does respite care cost?
Cost depends on the support and schedule being discussed. The team can explain current pricing during your consultation.
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TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOGETHER
You don’t have to
figure it out alone.
Talk with Walks of Life about respite care and the support your family is looking for.