Respite breaks can really help on their own and, when taken frequently, can lead to a smooth transition into long-term residential care and support. Because the person involved will have got to know the care home they’re visiting, they’ll really feel at home when they transition into full time care.
One other thing to keep in mind is that taking a respite break in a care home can be a very good way of seeing if you like the care home and to check that it can provide the level of care you are looking for and need.