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Respite Care

You can't pour from an empty cup

Caring for a loved one is a marathon. You need breaks to stay in the race. Respite care gives you hours, days, or weeks of relief — knowing your loved one is in qualified, watchful hands. A rested caregiver is a safer caregiver. An exhausted one misses things — including the warning signs that lead to falls.

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Is this right for you?

Every family's situation is different. If any of these sound familiar, you don't have to figure it out alone — we can help.

Are you a family member providing daily care for a loved one?
Do you feel physically or emotionally exhausted from caregiving?
Do you need time for your own medical appointments, work, or errands?
Would you like to take a vacation or extended break but can't leave your loved one alone?
Are you worried about what would happen if you got sick or injured?
Do you need regular scheduled breaks to sustain your caregiving long-term?

Your First Shift With Haven at Home

4 HOURS · $100

See if we're the right fit. A matched caregiver provides real care in your loved one's home. If it's not right, you're out $100. If it is, you'll wonder why you waited.

  • Caregiver matched to your situation
  • Real hands-on care (not a sales visit)
  • 4 full hours of support
  • No commitment required
Caregiver providing gentle, hands-on care at home

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Flexible respite coverage

Doctor's appointment. Grocery run. A nap. Just knowing you can leave without worrying.

“I'd been caring for my husband with dementia for three years without a break. Not one. I was running on fumes, snapping at him, crying in the bathroom. My doctor finally said, 'You need respite or you're going to end up in the hospital yourself.' Haven at Home gave me Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. That's it — 8 hours a week. But those 8 hours saved my marriage, my sanity, and probably my health.”

— Diane W., spouse | Toronto — Respite care while caring for her husband with dementia

Not sure where to start?

THE PROCESS

Getting started

1

Tell us about your parent

We'll learn about their care needs, personality, preferences, and routine. The more we know, the better the match.

2

Tell us about you

What kind of respite do you need? Regular breaks? Occasional coverage? Vacation? We'll figure out a schedule that works.

3

Meet your caregiver

Before you need to leave, your caregiver can visit while you're there. Your parent gets comfortable; you get confident.

4

Take your break

Go. Do the thing. We've got this. You'll get an update when you're back.

Common Questions

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Personal Support

If respite becomes regular care — the same caregiver, the same relationship.

Learn more Companion Care

Social connection and engagement while you take a break.

Learn more Overnight & Live-In Care

Extended coverage when you need more than a few hours off.

Learn more

GET STARTED

You deserve a break

Start with a trial shift. 4 hours for $100. See how it feels to step away without worry.

  • We'll ask about your loved one's needs and daily routine
  • We'll explain your care options and what they cost
  • We'll answer every question you have — no sales pitch
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