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Do You Need Extra Help With Your Care At Home Duties? Here’s Why You Should Consider Respite Care

It’s quite common to help out a family member or friend later in life when they need extra care at home, whether it’s medical help, social skills building or something else entirely. Having someone like this help out allows seniors to still live in the comfort of their own home while getting the extra attention that they need. But what happens when the caregiver gets tired? Enter Respite Care, a type of care specifically designed to help the ones who are typically doing the helping. According to the National Institutes of Health, respite care can “help provide a break from the constant demands of caregiving.” If you are taking care of a loved one and are starting to feel like you might need some help, consider looking into respite care. Here are some of the main things to thinking about when looking into this option.

Each situation is different, and respite care is designed for that

If you’ve ever taken care of someone, you can attest to the fact that every situation is different. With respite care, nurses or other medical professionals take an inventory of your care at home duties and are able to provide a few different options. If you only want them to take over a specific portion of your duties for a specific amount of time, respite caregivers are more than happy to help out where they’re needed.

It will provide you with much-needed breaks

No matter how much you love someone and want to help them stay healthy, it’s important to recognize that everyone needs some extra help. You run the risk of burning yourself out, adding to an already stressful situation. In some cases, this could lead to medical problems of your own, which is the last thing a caregiver wants to deal with. By allowing respite care professionals to help take over when needed, you give yourself time to rest, recharge and ultimately provide better care at home in the long run.

Determining if respite care is right for you

If you’re unsure whether you need help with some of your care at home duties, ask yourself a few questions. If you answer yes to one or more of these, it might be time to look into how respite care could work for you.

  • Are you frequently stressed or tired after a day spent as a primary caregiver?
  •  Do you have less time to do the things you once loved, like spending time with friends or working on side projects?
  • Is your social life not the way it used to be?
  • Are your eating habits changing?
  • Have people commented on your general low mood and lack of motivation?

Serving the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and surrounding towns

Visiting Angels LAKES REGION, NH
401 Gilford Ave #208
Gilford, NH 03249
Phone: 603-366-1993

Serving the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and surrounding towns

Visiting Angels LAKES REGION, NH
401 Gilford Ave #208
Gilford, NH 03249
Phone: 603-366-1993