Life House Atlanta plans Georgia's first freestanding respite home for families
The Southerland family says respite care would let them spend time with daughter Allie while Andrew is with experienced caregivers.
Life House Atlanta is highlighting the Southerland family. The family said the home would give them time with Allie or a “date night” knowing Andrew “was surrounded by loving and experienced caregivers.”
Life House Atlanta says caring for a medically fragile child affects the whole family, leaving little time for spouses, siblings or themselves.
The group is working to build the first freestanding home in Georgia dedicated to caregiver respite and pediatric care for medically fragile children.
From Life House Atlanta· Instagram · Nov 8
Open the post“Today, We’re Highlighting the Southerland Family 💙 “Life House Atlanta would give us the opportunity to spend quality time with Allie or to go on a ‘date night’ with my husband, Todd. We would not need to worry, knowing that Andrew was surrounded by loving and experienced caregivers.” Caring for a medically fragile child impacts the entire family. Between medical needs, daily routines, and the demands of around-the-clock caregiving, finding time for spouses, siblings, and even a little time for themselves can be difficult. The Southerland family’s story reminds us that respite care is about more than taking a break. It’s about giving parents the peace of mind to spend meaningful time with their other children, reconnect with their partners, and enjoy moments together as a family. Life House Atlanta is working to build the first freestanding home in Georgia dedicated to caregiver respite and pediatric care for medically fragile children. Our goal is to provide compassionate care for children while giving their caregivers the opportunity to rest and reconnect with the people they love. Because every member of the family matters. 💙 Let’s build a home, together. #LifeHouseAtlanta #FamilyStories #RespiteCare #SupportCaregivers #GeorgiaFamilies”
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