If you have been acting as a caregiver to a family member, you may have heard about respite care. Caring for a family member can be rewarding. But it can also take a toll on your own health and well-being. Senior Helpers provides respite care services. So that you can take that step back from caregiving for a chosen period of time. In order to better manage the other aspects of your life. Read on to learn more about how it may benefit you and your loved one.

What Constitutes Respite Care?

Respite care allows primary caregivers temporary relief from their responsibilities of caring for a loved one. This can range anywhere from a few hours a day to several weeks. This means that family caregivers can take a much-needed break. While their loved ones continue to receive the around-the-clock support they require. It can be provided at a facility or at the senior's home. The latter option is typically more preferred for older adults. Since they can remain comfortable in their own home and no transportation is required.  

In-Home Respite Care

Maybe this could be the right option for you and your loved one. But what does in-home respite care look like? There are a couple of types of in-home respite care. The most common ones are personal care and companion care, both of which are offered at Senior Helpers!

The type that is appropriate for your loved one will depend on their needs and abilities. Personal care is best suited for older adults who need assistance with bathing, dressing, and other personal hygiene activities. Seniors who require this type of care may also need mobility assistance and support with medication and mealtimes. Companion care looks a little different. Some older adults may only need a minimal amount of support, typically with errands and household chores. Senior companions may also help to keep your loved one social and fulfilled. By engaging them in conversation or taking part in their hobbies and interests.

What are the Benefits?

There are many wonderful benefits of in-home respite care services. Primarily, it gives you the break you need to recharge. Many times, family members caring for the seniors in their lives often forget to engage in their own self-care. Respite care allows you to better manage not only your physical health but your mental health as well. Also, you can choose the amount of time you feel is appropriate for both you and your family members. You may need respite care for a week while you are traveling. Or maybe you need to utilize it for a couple of hours during the week so you can run errands. Senior Helpers can also work with you to figure out how to meet the needs of everyone involved.

Respite care is a perfect arrangement for those who want to continue providing care for their loved ones but also need some time for their own self-care. Senior Helpers conveniently provides respite care throughout Des Plaines, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Park Ridge, Glenview, Schaumburg, Northbrook, Mt Prospect, and Arlington Heights. Interested in learning more about our respite care services? We are more than happy to help! Contact us today to get started!