Caregiving is a complicated situation for most families. Things can change very rapidly daily for seniors and family caregivers, making everyone involved feel as if they just can’t keep their emotional and mental footing. One of the best ways for families to regain some balance and take care of everyone’s needs better is to make use of respite care services.

Caregiving Can Be Demanding

Respite Care Kingsburg CA – How Does Respite Care Help Families Find Balance?

As seniors grow older, they may need more hands-on help from family caregivers. Between that increased need for assistance and the administrative part of caregiving, family caregivers take on a lot of duties and responsibilities. Taking time for themselves or time to manage other needs is often not possible. Respite care allows family caregivers to step away while experienced home care providers take care of seniors and their needs. Family caregivers can shift their focus without feeling as if they’re dropping any of the many responsibilities they juggle.

Reduced Stress and Burnout

Stress and burnout are huge issues for family caregivers. Taking regular breaks is the best way for family caregivers to reduce their stress levels and avoid burnout. Respite care allows families to make space for family caregivers to focus on their health and regain energy and mental clarity.

Improved Physical Health

Family caregivers typically neglect their health while helping seniors stay as healthy as possible. That’s not something that they can do forever, but it can be tough for them to find time to focus on their rest, exercise needs, and well-being. Being able to rely on home care services allows family caregivers to step back periodically knowing that the seniors they love have the help they need.

Preserving Relationships

Caregiving can put a strain on relationships. Respite time allows them to maintain a better balance between caregiving and nurturing their relationships with other family members and friends. Family caregivers are also better able to return to their relationships with the seniors they care for with a positive attitude and from a rested perspective.

What to Do During Respite Time

One of the biggest barriers for family caregivers is not knowing how to use respite time when it is available. The possibilities are endless, really, and they depend more on what the family caregiver needs at that time. Respite care can allow them to run errands, take care of household chores, or take time away for self-care. That might mean catching up on sleep, exercising, or going to their medical appointments, including therapy. Respite time is when family caregivers can do what they need and want to do without having to worry that they’re needed more elsewhere.

The bottom line is that respite care helps everyone involved in the caregiving journey. Seniors get the hands-on help they need to stay safe in their homes. Family caregivers get the support that they need to focus on tasks other than just the ones related to caregiving. This helps everyone involved balance their needs and get the support to keep going.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Respite Care Services in Kingsburg CA, please get in touch with the caring staff at Everlight Home Care today. Call us at 559-353-2847.

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Gina Kendall

Gina Kendall has over 25 years of work experience serving the aging and the disabled. Her extensive experience in care and management began as a Social Services Coordinator in skilled nursing facilities. While working in this capacity, she became aware of the need for, and the importance of, good, quality, home care. Gina worked with families to keep their loved ones home and avoid a return visit to the hospital. As she continued her career of service, she began working with the disabled population helping to expand and improve their independence throughout all aspects of life.

This combination of experiences has afforded Gina a unique view of the needs of the aging and the disabled and how to best serve those needs in a home setting.

Gina’s Central Valley roots run deep. She earned her BA degree from Fresno State in 1993 and has lived and worked in Fresno for the past 20 years. In addition to raising her family in Fresno, she is actively involved in her local church and is a volunteer for various local community organizations.

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