What is Respite and What do Respite Care Services Entail?
Respite Care Services provide caregivers a temporary break, or time of relief, from their care giving duties. It is ideal for family caregivers in need of a break for vacation or other travel or for loved ones needing assistance in recovering from a health circumstance or life transition.
Respite Care also serves to provide a break from the constant physical and emotional stress of caring for a person with 24/7 needs, such as an individual with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementia, cognitive, behavioral and physical impairment and disability.
Caregivers often develop stress-related illnesses such as heart disease, hypertension, or ulcers. An occasional break allows an exhausted caregiver to regroup, both physically and emotionally, and to find the strength to carry on.
iCare Health Network’s care centers specialize in providing respite care service to special patient populations such as individuals with memory care needs, substance use disorder, behavioral health needs and more. iCare care centers provide a safe, secure, reliable and temporary location for loved one to receive this care.
Resources
There are many sources of funding for Respite Care, making the service accessible and affordable. Let us assist you in connecting to resources by calling iCentral Admissions at (860) 812-0788 or see below.
The Caregiver Services Application
Connecticut Statewide Respite Program Brochure
National Family Caregiver Support Program Brochure
To check basic eligibility in the greater Hartford area, call North Central Area Agency on Aging at (860) 724-6443 and ask for the Respite Care Coordinator. Tell them you are interested in services at an iCare Health Network care center.
News & Updates
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The entire iCare team is excited to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), also known as Nursing Home Week. The week is an annual observance held in May, dedicated to honoring the contributions of nursing home employees and recognizing the strength of nursing home residents.NSNCW 2023 embraces the theme Radiant Memories - A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio. The theme embraces a time when the airwaves resonated with captivating stories and melodies. More than nostalgia, &… -
The entire iCare team is excited to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), also known as Nursing Home Week. The week is an annual observance held in May, dedicated to honoring the contributions of nursing home employees and recognizing the strength of nursing home residents. NSNCW 2023 embraces the theme Radiant Memories - A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio. The theme embraces a time when the airwaves resonated with captivating stories and melodies. More than nostalgia, … -
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nurses Day and Week promote nursing professionals for their dedication and commitment to advancing the health care field, while also raising awareness of the challenges they face. It is an opportunity to thank nurses for providing high-quality care to those in need every day of the year. This year’s theme, “Nurses Make the Difference,” honors the incredible nurses who embo… -
On April 30, 2024, the team at Silver Springs Care Center held a retirement celebration for Carmen Mallet, a Cook in the Food Service department, who retired from Silver Springs after 42 years of service. Carmen worked as a first shift Cook in the center since the days that Silver Springs was known as Royal Crest, with a start in March of 1982! -
iCare Health Network is pleased to announce that Renee Cole has joined the iCare team as the Director of Specialty Programming and Strategy. In her new role, Renee will be overseeing the implementation, design, educational frameworks and overall strategy for iCare’s range of specialty programs within its care centers. Renee brings significant knowledge and experience in special project management and as a licensed nursing home Administrator. Her role will be vital in enhancing and … -
A graduate of Western Governors University, Emily has eight years of nursing experience as an RN, primarily in long term care facilities due to her love for the geriatric population. She started her nursing career in Massachusetts until moving to Connecticut in 2020 where she found her nursing niche for infection control and wound care at her previous organization. -
I could not be prouder and more humbled of what iCare Health Network has become. By our calculations, in the over 9,000 days since April 1, 1999, we have proudly served and cared for over 30,000 residents. In 2024, we are a leading provider of skilled nursing and long-term care in New England, we enrich lives day in and day out, and we have distinguished ourselves across the country as an innovator and groundbreaker. Together, let us embrace the opportunities of the next 25 years of iCare… -
Francis Lijadu and Mirja Tupas Join iCare, Leading Heart Failure Program and Complex Care
March 22, 2024
iCare Health Network is pleased to announce that Francis Lijadu and Mirja Tupas have joined the iCare clinical team. Francis re-joined iCare in December 2023 as a Regional Clinical Director overseeing Education, Infection Prevention and Transitional Care, including Touchpoints Rehab’s signature heart failure and pulmonary programs. Mirja joined Francis’ team as a Transitional Care Nurse overseeing the direct care, transitions through the care continuum and success of residents on t…
