23 June 2020

Caring for a loved one is rewarding and demanding. Family Caregivers seek ways to balance the stresses and demands of caregiving with their desire to care for their loved ones. As a result, many family caregivers are looking to the benefits of Respite care. Professional respite care is a great source of support for family caregivers.

What Is Respite Care And What Are The Benefits of Respite Care?

Respite care gives families support and assistance by providing short-term or regular elderly care. For example, if you care for a loved one and are still working, taking care of your children or other family responsibilities, as well as trying to maintain your health, you may need more time for those activities. A professional caregiver can step in and care for your loved one. Seniors continue to receive the same type of schedule and level of care from a caregiver that they normally receive from their family members. Below are some of the benefits of respite care.

Reduce Stress for Better Health

One of the main benefits of respite care is that family caregivers have more time to rest. As previously mentioned, caregiving can be stressful for family members, especially when balancing other duties. Respite care gives family caregivers the time to rejuvenate. By allowing caregivers to take a break from their responsibilities while knowing that their loved ones are receiving quality care, the stresses associated with caregiving are reduced, the caregiver maintains perspective, and his/her mental and physical health are improved.

Balance Your Life Easier

Respite care services can also help family caregivers balance their other life duties more easily. Significant events at work, childcare responsibilities or even family vacations may vie for the attention of a family caregiver. With respite care, all of those activities can fit into the schedule. The caregiver can take time off to handle these other duties without worry. Or if you have small, recurring responsibilities, the extra time off can help you form a more manageable schedule, both in the present and in the future.

Maintain Your Social Relationships

The extra time gained from respite care allows family caregivers more time to maintain their social connections. Avoiding isolation is essential for family caregivers, which can be difficult when caring for a loved one part or full time. With respite care, family members can use their much-needed break from caregiving duties to connect with friends and family. Being able to visit or socialize with friends is a vital part of maintaining your mental and emotional health. Choosing respite care will allow you to stay involved with your social circle without sacrificing the care your loved ones receive.

Contact Neighborly Home Care for Respite Care Services

If you are or know a family caregiver who can benefit from additional time to rest and maintain their health, contact Neighborly Home Care. We will work with you to understand your role as a caregiver and minimize disruption to your loved ones’ caregiving needs. Our caregivers are highly qualified and experienced. We will also develop a comprehensive care solution to encompass all of your loved ones’ needs while maintaining their sense of personal freedom and peace. For more information on the benefits of respite care or our services, contact us today.