Respite Services – Ages 13+

Flexible Support When Families Need a Break

Agnola Care Homes Corp. is developing respite services for youth and adults ages 13+ with autism, developmental disabilities, mental-health needs and related support needs.

Respite can give caregivers time to rest, attend appointments, work, travel, spend time with other family members, or simply recharge.

At the same time, the person receiving respite can enjoy meaningful activities, build independence and spend time in a safe, supportive environment.

Planned Respite Options

Depending on availability, staffing and applicable requirements, Agnola plans to offer:

• After-school respite

• Evening respite

• Full-day respite

• Weekend daytime respite

• Overnight respite

• Weekend stays

• 2–3 night stays

• One-week respite

• Short vacation respite

• Temporary caregiver-relief stays

• Community-based respite

• In-home respite support

What Support May Include

Respite support may include:

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• Personal care

• Meal preparation

• Medication reminders and appropriate medication support

• Life-skills activities

• Recreation and social activities

• Community outings

• Appointment support

• Mobility assistance

• Routine support

• Behavioural-support strategies

• Communication support

• Individualized supervision

Support levels will be assessed before services begin.

More Than Babysitting

Our goal is to make respite meaningful for the individual as well as helpful for the family.

During respite, participants may have opportunities to:

• Cook and bake

• Participate in arts and crafts

• Enjoy music and dancing

• Practice independent-living skills

• Go on community outings

• Participate in recreation

• Build social skills

• Make choices about activities

• Develop confidence and independence

Youth Ages 13–17

Agnola welcomes expressions of interest from families of youth ages 13–17.

Day, evening and community-based services may be developed separately from overnight residential respite.

Overnight or residential respite for anyone under age 18 will only begin after all applicable provincial, municipal, property, staffing, insurance, safety and licensing requirements have been confirmed and satisfied.

Join the Respite Interest List

Whether your family needs a few hours, an occasional weekend or is simply planning ahead, you can join our family interest list now.

Complete the Family Interest Form:

https://form.jotform.com/262793520387061

Select Respite Services and tell us what type of support would help your family.

There is no fee or commitment to join the interest list, and submitting the form does not guarantee service availability.

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