Respite care plays a vital role in supporting caregivers, offering essential breaks that improve well-being for families and individuals with exceptional needs. Our survey explores how unpaid caregivers in Simcoe County experience these services and what supports they need most.
What is Respite?
Respite is a short break that provides a caregiver of an individual with an exceptional need some time away from caregiver responsibilities and which results in measurable improvement in the wellbeing of the caregiver, the individual, and/or the family system.
Empower Simcoe is committed to:
✅ Improving navigation of services so caregivers can find what they need quickly and easily
✅ Enhancing access to clear, timely information
✅ Reviewing and refining current services to ensure they meet real needs
✅ Developing new, innovative supports that respond to the evolving realities of caregiving
By listening to caregivers and community partners, we aim to create services that are responsive, accessible, and aligned with the unique needs of those we serve. Watch the video to see the key findings and how Empower Simcoe is working to promote caregiver well-being.
Our Survey
This research study aimed to assess the needs, experiences and perception of unpaid caregivers and community network partners regarding respite care services in Simcoe County. The purpose was to gather meaningful insights to inform Empower Simcoe how we may evolve caregiver support services. By understanding the lived realities of unpaid caregivers, Empower Simcoe endeavours to promote their well-being and ensure that services are responsive, accessible, and aligned with the unique needs to caregivers across Simcoe County.
Here’s the important information we gathered:
Click on the button below to visit Empower Simcoe’s Family Relief page and learn more about our respite services.
