Taking care of a senior parent is difficult physically and emotionally, especially if they have health conditions like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. It’s normal for family caregivers to struggle, especially if their senior parent needs 24-hour home care. Family members who have children, jobs, and other responsibilities may get overwhelmed by providing around-the-clock care for a senior parent too. Respite care services and 24-hour home care can both help family caregivers deal with the demands and stress of caregiving.

24-hour home care provides consistent care and attention for your senior parent so that you can focus on your other responsibilities. And respite care gives you the regular breaks that you need to take care of yourself. Caregivers should never feel guilty about using respite care to make sure that their senior parent is being looked after when they need a break.

Some of the benefits of respite care for family caregivers include:

Respite Care Selma CA – Why Family Caregivers Need Respite Care

Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver burnout is a real condition that causes caregivers to struggle emotionally. Getting respite care for your senior parent and taking a week or even just a couple of days off regularly can prevent caregiver burnout and make sure that caregivers are taking care of their own needs.

Preventing Depression And Anxiety

Caring for a senior loved one, especially if they have health issues or cognitive impairments, can be emotionally difficult. Respite care allows caregivers to prioritize their mental health by taking a break from the stressors associated with caregiving. These breaks can help prevent depression and anxiety in caregivers or help them manage the symptoms of those conditions.

Consistent Quality Of Care For Seniors

When caregivers are exhausted or stressed, the quality of care they provide may be as good as it could be. Respite care ensures that seniors have a consistent and high standard of care. It allows caregivers to step away, regroup, and return knowing their senior parent has been well cared for.

Allows Caregiver To Fulfill Their Own Needs

Caregivers have needs that have to be met too. Caregivers need to go shop, go to the doctor, pick up prescriptions, go for a workout, spend time with friends, and engage in hobbies or activities they enjoy just like the seniors they take care of. Respite care gives caregivers the freedom to fulfill their needs.

Improving Family Relationships

The stress of caregiving can strain relationships within families. Caregivers may find themselves having conflicts with siblings or other family members, become resentful of their senior parent, or suffer from a breakdown of their relationship with a senior parent. It’s quite common for a senior parent to have a hard time accepting that now their child is taking care of them. Those conflicts can break down relationships between parents and children.

Respite care is a break for seniors and their adult children so that everyone can take a breath, process their emotions, and not let small issues turn into relationship-damaging resentments. Getting respite care can save important relationships between family members and ensure that family units stay intact.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Respite Care Services in Selma 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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