Share
Respite care provides a break for you when caring for your aging loved one. It gives you a short-term time frame where someone else steps in to provide care for your loved one. It can be for a few hours, days or weeks.
Why Hire a Respite Caregiver
You may hire someone to help with respite care for a few reasons, whether it be you are feeling sick, want to go on a vacation, celebrate religious holidays, regular holidays, birthdays or simply just needing a break to get some time to unwind and reset.
There are emotional as well as physical demands that go into caregiving where respite care comes into play to save the day.
Who to Hire as a Respite Caregiver
Whoever does the respite care for your loved one should be a trusted and experienced individual. Whether that person is another caregiver or home health aide, a family member, friend, or volunteer. Working with an agency may be your best bet since agencies have already screened candidates for roles like this and can handle things like scheduling and payroll.
They could interview you and your loved one about your needs beforehand. This would at least give you fewer things to worry about and take off your plate. No matter who you choose, make sure this person is properly trained as well as willing and happy to fill in this part-time role for you and your loved one.
Bonus Benefits of Respite Care
Another positive thing about respite care is it gives your loved one a change from their everyday routine to see a fresh friendly face and to do different things. A change in scenery and a change of pace in someone’s lifestyle can be beneficial by switching things up a bit.
Respite care services include lots of help for things like going shopping, taking them to and from medical and regular appointments, playing cards, watching television, working on crafts or puzzles, taking them to an exercise class, cooking, cleaning, getting them dressed, and assisting with writing and reading correspondence to them.
Along with helping with daily activities, the individual in respite care gives your loved one someone else to talk to, learn from, and get to know.
As your loved one’s primary caregiver, you want to avoid getting burnt out because you won’t be able to properly care for and assist your loved one. Without proper rest and lots of stress, it’s easy to mess up and make a mistake that could be harmful to your loved one in the long run. We all need mental and physical breaks from time to time.
Caring Home Care has a nurse registry that can match your loved one based on specific needs for respite care while allowing you to have peace of mind knowing they are in trusted hands. Click here to learn more today.
Plan for Future Care Needs: Smart Steps for a Secure Tomorrow As loved ones age, their needs change. It’s natural to want the best for them. Planning ahead helps ensure they receive the care and support they deserve. This blog offers practical care planning tips to help families prepare for elderly care and create future
Create a Safe Home Environment: Senior Home Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents As our loved ones age, creating a safe home environment becomes a top priority. Many seniors prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible, but aging in place comes with unique safety challenges. Falls, burns, and medication errors are just a
How to Handle Resistance to Care: A Guide for Families When a loved one needs support, suggesting outside help or professional home care can be difficult. Many families are surprised to encounter senior care resistance, even when it’s clear that their aging parent or relative needs help. Whether it’s due to fear, pride, or confusion,
Maintain Mental Sharpness: Essential Tips for Seniors Maintaining mental sharpness is vital for seniors who want to enjoy a high quality of life. Keeping the brain active not only supports memory but also promotes emotional well-being. At Caring Home Care, we understand the importance of providing cognitive health tips that truly work. Here’s a guide
Need A Caregiver? Fill Out Form Below
With our competitive rates, we make receiving in-home care affordable regardless of whether you’re using your insurance or paying out of pocket.
