Respite Care – Finding the Right Relief Caregiver

For many individuals, the challenges of caring for an elderly, chronically ill or disabled family member or loved one are simply a part of their daily lives. While many people draw a profound sense of pride and contentment from being able to provide care to their loved ones in need, when long term care is required even caregivers need a break and deserve some time to rest and recharge every once in a while.  It’s very important that you, as a caregiver, set aside some time to care for yourself to ensure your own well-being and  that you are not over-extending yourself and getting rundown. Being a caregiver has its challenges and you need to be in the proper physical, spiritual and emotional condition so you will be up to the challenges of being a caregiver for your loved one.

What is Respite Care?

Respite care is designed specifically to address these concerns; caregivers can find responsible, helpful short-term assistance that is readily available and ready to work with them, step into their shoes, and temporarily assume the responsibilities of caregiver so you can take a much needed break.  While there are many different forms of respite care available, the most popular types of in-home respite care include;

When Do I know that Respite Care is Needed?

Caregiving is a demanding job and no one is equipped to do it alone. Respite care provides short-term breaks that can relieve stress, restore energy, and promote balance in your life. If you are feeling tired, stressed or anxious, it may be time to consider respite care.

Depending on your needs and the needs of your patient, you can select the most appropriate respite care model to fit your personal circumstances. Having a reliable, responsible respite care provider close at hand can really help provide you and your loved one with an extra layer of security and protection. Having regular respites from the duties of caregiving has been proven to have numerous physical and emotional benefits for the caregiver as well. It gives you time to rest and recharge your own personal batteries, while freeing you from the worry and stress of providing care on a day-to-day basis. Anyone that provides long-term care to a loved one should investigate respite care as a supplemental care option.

No matter what your needs or circumstances are, Homewatch CareGivers North Shore will be able to accommodate them, and provide you with respite care service that will fit your specific needs.

Your Trusted Source for Respite Care and Relief Care

Homewatch CareGivers offers respite care and relief care for clients of all ages such as back-up child care, pre-natal and post-natal care, respite care, adult baby sitting and home care for patients with developmental disabilities Chicago and the North Shore suburbs including both Cook County and Lake County. We provide our home care, senior care and dementia care services to residents of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Fort Sheridan, Highwood, Kenilworth, Lake Forest, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Libertyville, Skokie, Wilmette and Winnetka.

As part of the Homewatch CareGivers nationwide family, we are backed with the resources of one of America’s largest and most trusted home care service organizations.