Family caregivers put long hours into caring for their relatives which can take a toll on their personal lives and their health. Our respite care services will allow your family caregivers to take some time off while our licensed caregivers provide care for your loved ones.
There are many families who are ready to provide care for their elderly loved ones when they start to need personal care and assistance in their homes. Having a family member handle the caregiving duties is beneficial for the relative receiving care because there is a sense of familiarity and the family caregiver typically has a good understanding of their loved one’s condition and their needs.
The responsibilities of being a family caregiver can be difficult to handle as family caregivers end up devoting much of their time to providing home care. This makes it difficult to have a career or spend time with immediate family. The long hours of being a family caregiver can also be stressful and cause the caregiver to lose sleep which can lead to physical health problems and other issues such as depression.
Our respite care services can benefit your family caregiver and your loved one receiving the care by allowing the family caregiver some time off to recharge and deal with personal matters. While the family caregiver takes time off, your loved ones will be in the hands of our trained and licensed caregiver.
When you call us for respite care services, we will evaluate the care needs of your loved ones as well as the type of care that the family caregiver provides. Assisting Hands Home Care will make sure that our caregiver provides the type of care that your loved one is used to from the family caregiver to make the transition as seamless as possible.
Respite care is important because it allows the family caregiver to get some rest so that they can provide better care which benefits the person receiving care. Family caregivers are susceptible to burnout from the long hours and lack of sleep which is what leads to health issues. If the family caregiver has another job or children, they will have little time to spend working on their careers or seeing their family.
Many family caregivers have health problems of their own including physical issues and depression brought on by the lack of sleep and high stress. It is important for family caregivers to take some time off to take care of themselves and their immediate families and to get some rest. Family caregivers that get regular time off are in better health and can therefore provide their loved ones with better care.
If you or a relative is acting as a family caregiver and needs some assistance, contact Assisting Hands Home Care for our respite care services. We will allow your family caregiver the time off they need while providing excellent care for your loved ones.
For respite care services in the Evanston, IL area, contact Assisting Hands Home Care at 847-737-9991. We proudly provide free consultations.
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