Once you decide to take advantage of a respite care services you must prepare yourself, other family members, your loved one and the service provider for the transition. Guilt is one of the most stressful and destructive emotions associated with caregiving. It can cause anxiety, depression and a host of physical maladies, such as exhaustion. Learn more about Respite Care Services and how to prepare…
Paying for Respite Care
Caregiving can be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. Without some time for themselves, however, caregivers cannot provide the quality of care that is needed. In these difficult economic times many caregivers think the relief they so desperately need is out of their reach. Not so. Respite care is affordable and there a variety of resources are available to help pay for respite care. Learn more about respite care costs and Paying for Respite Care…
Respite: What to Expect
Nowadays—thanks to home and respite care—more and more seniors are able to stay in their own homes longer. The services offered through home care agencies, independent care providers, adult daycare centers and residential care programs are allowing individuals to “grow old” on their own terms. Learn more about Respite and what to expect…
Respite Care for the Elderly Is Important for Family Caregivers
As the number of family caregivers in our country increases, so does the number of people suffering from exhaustion, overwhelm, isolation, depression and physical ailments related to all of these. Sometimes a caregiver is far away from family and friends who may offer assistance or sometimes they are the sole caregiver for their loved one. This is why respite care for the elderly is needed. Learn more about Respite Care for the Elderly…
Respite Homes: Offering Caregivers a Needed Break
Respite homes offer a way for primary caregivers to safely take a break from caring for their loved one and allow the senior to enjoy structured activities outside the home with others of similar age and conditions.