Respite care – every family caregiver needs some help
Being the primary caregiver to someone you love is a daunting task. The love you feel for your family member is often overshadowed by exhaustion, frustration, and sometimes anger. Feeling these emotions causes guilt, because after all, the person you’re caring for is a loved one who is ill.
Respite care allows a much needed break for the caregiver. The respite care can be planned or requested on an emergency basis to provide a temporary break from the responsibilities of caring for a child or adult.
Here are five great reasons to consider hiring a respite caregiver:
1. You can take some time for yourself to recharge. Respite care allows you to go see a movie, have coffee with a friend, or just take a walk.
2. You may want to spend some time with other family members in the household. You and your spouse can have some quiet time at dinner. Maybe your children have been asking you to take them to the park.
3. Sometimes, a family member has been injured or is ill for a short period of time. Respite care allows you to continue to work knowing that your loved one is getting the care that they need.
4. Allowing someone else to care for a family member is difficult. In-home respite care allows you and your loved one to have a one-on-one relationship with the care provider, which builds trust and confidence.
5. Respite caregivers are very caring individuals. They are there to provide the best care possible for your loved one, but also to lend an ear if you need to talk. Having someone outside of the family to share your thoughts with can help ease the stress.
There are many agencies around the country that will help you find respite providers in your area. These caregivers have been well trained to take over the responsibility of caring for your loved one and give you the much needed break that you deserve.
