Respite Care for Family Caregivers in Fredericton

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Our respite care in Fredericton gives family caregivers time to rest, run errands, or recharge while a trusted caregiver supports the person they care for. Taking time away from caregiving can be difficult, so we make the transition as comfortable and reassuring as possible. Our caregivers respect your family’s language, values and daily routines, providing support that feels familiar at home.

Six-step overview of respite care for family caregivers in Fredericton, from culturally sensitive care to background-checked personal support workers

Culturally Sensitive Fredericton Respite

We offer culturally sensitive respite care in Fredericton, matching caregivers to your family’s language, values and routines. This can include English, Thai, or Mandarin speaking caregivers, helping your loved one feel more comfortable while you take a break. Every caregiver completes background and police checks and is trained in First Aid and CPR. Through our personal care assistance, we help with bathing, dressing, toileting, meals, transfers and fall prevention. Each care plan can be adjusted as your loved one’s needs change, including when specialized Parkinson’s care is required

Background-Checked Personal Support Workers

Every caregiver on our respite team is background-checked because trust comes first when someone enters your home to look after a person you love. Across Fredericton and nearby communities, we provide personal support workers, palliative care aides and dementia specialists. Our in-home senior care gives family caregivers time to rest while knowing their loved one is receiving dependable support.

Caregiver wrapping a warm blanket around a smiling senior in a wheelchair by a sunny window in Fredericton

Fredericton Dementia, Palliative, and In-Home Senior Assistance

Our Fredericton respite care provides specialized support during every visit, so your loved one continues to receive consistent care while you take time away.

Our dementia specialists provide patient, consistent support and reassurance through our dementia and Alzheimer care.
Our palliative care aides provide compassionate, dignified support through our palliative and end-of-life care.
Our trained PSWs provide personal support and dependable home care while you’re away. They follow your loved one’s routine and respect their cultural needs, giving you greater confidence when you need to step away.

We match home support to your loved one’s physical and emotional needs, so you can rest easy.

Family caregiver and respite caregiver chatting with a smiling senior in a bright living room in Fredericton

Flexible Hourly Respite Breaks

We offer flexible hourly respite breaks that fit your schedule, whether you need a few hours to run errands, get to an appointment or simply recharge. Our trained PSWs step in with personal support and dependable home care while you’re away, sticking to your loved one’s routine and respecting their cultural needs, so you can step away knowing they’re in good hands.

Nurse-Supervised Care Plans

Our nurse-supervised care plans are built around your loved one’s physical and emotional needs because every family requires a different level of support. A nurse oversees each respite plan, guiding our trained PSWs and dementia specialists as they help with daily routines, medication reminders and fall prevention. You get personal, consistent support at home and peace of mind that your loved one is safe.

Family caregiver relaxing on a porch in autumn while a respite caregiver supports a senior inside the home in Fredericton

Personal support worker tucking a blanket around a senior in an armchair at home in Fredericton

Fredericton Home Care Guidance and Provincial Support

In Fredericton, we start by understanding what kind of respite support your family needs, whether that means a few hours of help with daily tasks, companionship or assistance getting to an appointment. New Brunswick’s Long Term Care Program also offers relief care for seniors 65 and over, with costs based on income after a needs and financial assessment, and you can start that process by calling the Department of Social Development at 1-833-733-7835. Many families use our private respite alongside that support or while they wait for an assessment, so you get a break and your loved one stays safe and respected.

Book a Free Consultation

Book a free consultation with us and take a well-earned break, while knowing your loved one is in safe, caring hands. Our respite care in Fredericton is flexible, with bookings from just 2 hours, and we’ll match the right companion or home care support to your family’s needs and confirm caregiver availability before you commit. We’re here to help your family find balance again, so call us at 1-866-806-7593 or email info@prescare.ca to get started.

Nurse showing a senior a tablet during a free respite care consultation in Fredericton

Start Your Respite Care Plan

Our experienced, caring team is ready to come to your home and look after your loved one while you take a well-earned break. Fill in our online inquiry form to speak with one of our care coordinators and begin planning your respite care at home.

Garrison District

Fredericton’s historic downtown began as a British military garrison and is now a centre for the city’s arts and culture. Officers’ Square, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and Christ Church Cathedral are all close by, within a short walk of the Saint John River.

Marysville

Marysville is Fredericton’s northeast neighbourhood, built around the restored brick cotton mill that is now a National Historic Site of Canada. It is a historic community with deep local roots and many long-time residents.

Nashwaaksis

Nashwaaksis sits on the north bank of the Saint John River, a residential part of the city with shops and services along Main Street. It is a well-established area where many long-time residents would like to keep living in their own homes.

Odell Park

Odell Park is one of Fredericton’s best-loved green spaces, with 16 kilometres of walking trails, an arboretum and old-growth forest that includes trees over 400 years old. It sits close to downtown, so nature is easy to reach for families and seniors alike.

Saint John River Trails

The riverfront trail network follows the Saint John River through the heart of the city and connects to the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge. It is a popular place for gentle walks and time outdoors with family, and it is easy to reach from neighbourhoods on both sides of the river.

Questions Often Asked

What Are Some Self-Care Practices for Family Caregivers?

Simple habits make the biggest difference, like drinking water, eating regularly, getting outside for a walk and protecting your sleep, so when you pour their morning tea, pour yours too. When those habits start to slip, a few hours of respite care can give you room to catch up.

What Is the Best Website for Caregivers?

For family caregivers in New Brunswick, Caregivers NB is a good place to start for local resources, and the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick runs a peer support network for anyone caring for someone with dementia. When you need hands-on help at home, we’re here to give you a break.

What Are the Four Types of Caregivers?

The four main types of caregivers are home healthcare professionals, personal support workers, companion caregivers, and live-in or overnight caregivers. We’ll help you choose the right fit, so you can relax knowing your loved one is in good hands.