Respite and Disability Support in Sherwood Park
Avelora Life provides non-medical respite and daily support for people living in Sherwood Park, from children and teens to adults with disabilities and older neighbours who want to keep their routines. Support might mean a few hours of relief for a caregiver, a regular outing, help with meals and appointments, or simply good company. Before anything starts we talk through your address, schedule and funding (FSCD, PDD/FMS or private pay).
No-cost first conversation
Serving Sherwood Park households
Funded or privately paid
Non-medical, person-centred support
Support shaped around your home
Every household moves differently. We begin by asking what a normal day looks like, what the person enjoys, how they like to communicate, and where family members feel the strain. For Sherwood Park families, support may cover caregiver breaks, companionship, daily-living help, trips to appointments and time in the community. When it can start depends on your address, schedule, staffing and funding.
Steady company at home
Regular visits built around conversation, hobbies and light help with everyday tasks, for adults who would like more connection during the week.
Time in the community
Support for outings, errands, recreation and social plans, chosen by what the person wants to do rather than a fixed schedule.
Breaks for caregivers
Scheduled time away for parents and caregivers while someone dependable keeps the day on track. With an FSCD agreement? Tell us what it covers and we will say honestly if our non-medical support fits.
Who we work with
Each person is different, so the first step is always a conversation.
Seniors
Friendly visits, help with daily routines and rides to appointments for older adults who prefer to stay in their own home.
Adults with disabilities
Daily routines, appointments and community time, planned together and aligned with PDD or Family Managed Services where they apply.
What a week of support can look like
Support works best when it fits the person's life, not the reverse. These are a few examples of what a week could include.
Planned respite — agreed hours that free up a caregiver to work, sleep or get things done while the usual routine continues.
Everyday routines — meal preparation, prompts, light tidying and getting ready for the day or for appointments, as agreed.
Getting out — support to prepare for and reach appointments, recreation, shopping or social plans.
Company — time for talking, games and shared interests so the person stays connected to others.
Getting started
It starts with a talk about daily life, then a simple plan shaped around what would help most.
Talk — share what a normal week involves, what you hope for and how you expect to pay for support.
Check — we look at your location, timing and any safety considerations, and tell you if we are not the right match.
Plan — we outline what support would look like and, if staffing permits, introduce a worker who suits.
Begin — the first visit happens once you are happy with the schedule and what is included.
Ways to fund support
People pay for support in different ways, sometimes by combining them. We explain the options but never promise that a program will approve you.
FSCD — Alberta's Family Support for Children with Disabilities program, for families who qualify.
PDD or Family Managed Services — an option for adults who qualify, decided individually.
Private pay — you cover the cost yourself when no program applies or an item falls outside its coverage.
CDHCI — where eligible, funding that flows through approved family or agency arrangements.
Sherwood Park and nearby areas
We talk with households in Sherwood Park and across Strathcona County about non-medical help at home and in the community. What we can offer depends on your address, the hours you want, your needs and who is available, so we check with you first.
Sherwood Park — respite breaks, company, help with daily tasks and trips into the community.
Strathcona County — neighbouring communities are assessed one at a time, based on staffing, travel and timing.
Edmonton — get in touch and we will confirm what is currently possible for your address.
Other nearby areas — ask us first so you know whether we can reach you.
What to expect from us
We try to listen before we suggest anything, speak plainly and stay within what we have agreed with you.
Respect — help that fits the person's habits, wishes and speed.
Clear words — you know what will happen before anything starts.
Good fit — we think about personality and compatibility, not just who is free, when staffing permits.
Defined scope — we do what was agreed and are happy to adjust as things change.