Residential Respite

The aim of the Residential Respite service is to provide planned short-term breaks for the informal caregivers of senior citizens who are dependent.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

A maximum of 63 days of care service in a Care Home for senior citizens. Informal caregivers may make use of this service 3 times a year.

ELIGIBILITY

General eligibility criteria:

Senior citizens over 60 years of age, who live in a private residence and are dependent on their informal caregiver
Priority is given to those senior citizens where, due to the absence of their informal caregivers, would find themselves at risk
Other cases may be considered on their own merits

CommCare assesses and reviews each applicant and retains the authority to decline any inappropriate referrals. CommCare is responsible for the delivery and frequency of the service.

EXPANDED RESPITE CARE SERVICES – BOOK YOUR OWN RESPITE BED

The Active Ageing and Community Care now offers eligible clients the flexibility to book their own respite bed directly with any OPSA-licensed long-term care home. This service is available at any time, not only when government respite beds are full, allowing clients and their families to choose based on location, preferred provider, or personal needs.

Once approved for respite care through the normal channels, clients may independently arrange their stay and must inform the Respite Care Unit within AACC in writing with the facility’s name, stay dates, and contact details. Reimbursement of up to €72 per night is provided for approved bookings within the annual limit of 63 days. Clients are fully responsible for the booking agreement and care arrangements with the selected facility.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

General documentation:

Filled in application form including the Medical Report signed by a general practitioner.

If you wish to download and fill in this application, please follow this link

If you have any suggestions, recommendations and complaints, kindly get in touch

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