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What is respite care at home? Why is respite care important? What are the benefits of respite care? Here’s what you should know about respite care at home.
Did you know there are nearly 48 million caregivers in the United States caring for someone over the age of 18 [1]? If you’re one of the 48 million and you need a short break or a little extra help, respite care at home may be the perfect solution for you.
Respite care at home can be seen as a support system for family caregivers. Other types of in-home care involve professional caregivers doing the majority of the caregiving duties. On the other hand, respite services are given in cases where family members do most of the caregiving on their own.
Respite care is critically important because it can help prevent or relieve caregiver burnout. According to the Cleveland Clinic [2]:
-“Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Stressed caregivers may experience fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Some ways to prevent burnout include joining a caregiver support group and using respite care services.”
Caregivers tend to spend so much time caring for others that they fail to care for themselves, but this leads to burnout, which is bad for both the caregiver and the person they’re caring for.
There are many different types of respite care, they can roughly break down into 4 categories: informal respite, adult day care, residential respite care, and professional in-home care [3].
Some long-term care facilities have a few beds set aside specifically for short-term respite stays with overnight services. This can be a good option for caregivers who need to travel out of town and want to be sure their loved one always has assistance available.
If you’re ready to start looking for a respite care provider, be sure to consider these factors suggested by the Mayo Clinic [5]:
We can help you find the perfect respite care provider to give you the rest and relief you need. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.
Many people find in-home respite care to be more convenient than other types of respite care. Professional in-home caregivers can provide care as needed, whether that’s once a month, once a week, or just in case of an emergency.
Your loved one will likely be ready for respite care when you are. Are you ready for respite care? Ask yourself these questions:
Answering yes to any of these questions means you should consider using respite care at home to help relieve some stress. On the other hand, you should also consider whether your loved one’s needs have become more than you can handle on your own, in which case an in-home caregiver may be a better choice.
Caregivers get needed breaks, so they can rest, run errands, or even take a relaxing vacation to gain the energy they need to continue caregiving.
Canaan Home Care has a deep history of community service and caring for our neighbors. We are one of the oldest home care companies in the industry and we provide the absolute best caregivers at the most affordable rates. All caregivers are employed by Canaan Home Care and are fully licensed, bonded, and insured. All caregivers are thoroughly screened, including Live Scan background check, in-person interviews, behavioral screening, and skill-based examinations.
Canaan Home Care Value Guarantee: Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are the only company we know of that guarantees your satisfaction and discloses its financial information. Caregivers generally make 10-15% more with Canaan Home Care than they do with other companies and our rates are generally 10% less expensive than our competitors. We guarantee you won’t find a better-qualified caregiver at a better rate, and you are not locked into any long-term contracts.
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