The Impact of In-Home Senior Help from Visiting Angels of Auburn
If you are a family caregiver for an elderly loved one with age-related disabilities, know that you are not alone. The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP have calculated that approximately 44 million Americans provide family care to a loved one. Sadly, many family caregivers lack the resources and support they need to take care of their own health. Because caregiver burnout is so common, family caregivers must have access to reliable and professional senior help services.
Visiting Angels of Auburn Specializes in In-Home Senior Help
At Visiting Angels of Auburn, we specialize in senior help services that can be beneficial for the elderly and their family caregivers. Our professional home care providers offer top-quality care to seniors and allow family caregivers respite from their duties. This helps family caregivers relax and recharge.
The Demands of Caregiving
Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but it is never easy and can often be quite demanding. Many seniors have difficulty getting out of bed, moving around the house, or bathing. If you have a loved one who has mobility problems, helping them stay safe can be incredibly taxing and time-consuming. You may find yourself less interested in activities you used to enjoy, feel more exhausted, and have less time to socialize with friends or family.
Being a family caregiver is mentally exhausting as well, particularly when seniors suffer from a form of dementia. If you are providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, it is up to you to make sure they are taking all of their medication on time, take them to doctor’s appointments, and keep them mentally stimulated. You must be aware of every moment and ready to help, which can leave you feeling burned out.
There are also a wide range of emotions that go hand in hand with providing care to an elderly family member. Caring for a loved one changes the entire dynamic of your relationship. It can also be very frustrating if your loved one refuses to let you help them, and difficult to see them struggle.
How We Can Help
At Visiting Angels of Auburn, we provide professional senior help to all our clients. Our respite care can be used as a replacement for family caregiving or simply as extra assistance when you cannot be there to provide assistance. You and your loved one choose the schedule and which activities we will help with.
No matter what kind of assistance your loved one requires, we are here to provide. From transportation to personal care, and medication reminders to mild housework, our caregivers are dedicated to improving your loved one’s quality of life. Our caregivers can even stop by for a few hours a week to give you a break from caregiving duties.
Schedule a Free, In-Home Assessment Today
To learn more about our home care, call our agency at 603-483-8999 today. We will be happy to go over any questions about our senior help services and to get started on your care plan!