It’s everyone’s greatest fear: a parent starts to forget things. They become bewildered, confused, and angry. Finally, they can’t take care of themselves and need full-time care.
Adult children are increasingly faced with their biggest nightmare – parents who are as helpless as young children. In the 21st Century, the demands placed on family and other informal caregivers continue to escalate, and will eventually affect nearly every American family.
Many of our clients have family members as part of their care network. Constant caregiving can bring considerable stress, because the caregiver’s focus is centered on the one needing care. That’s why Families Choice Home Care offers respite care services to prevent caregiver burnout among family members, whether it’s a wife caring for a husband, or a daughter or son caring for their parents. Very often, we see that when we give them relief with daily routines to allow them more time for themselves, the relationship strengthens.
If you find yourself caring for an aging loved one, you are not alone!
Consider the following:
- Nearly a quarter (23.9%) of U.S. households are now involved in caring for an elderly family member or relative, spending an average of 20 hours a week in caregiving-related chores.
- Some 80% of caregivers provide unpaid assistance seven days a week.
- More than 60% of all family caregivers say they have suffered from depression. (Source: National Family Caregivers Association/Fortis Long Term Care, 1998)
- Long distance caregivers miss nearly 15 million days of work each year. (Source: National Council on Aging/The Pew Charitable Trusts, 1998)
- Long-term family caregiving takes a significant toll on workers. Lost productivity, absenteeism, interruptions and replacing employees due to elder care costs American business in excess of $11.4 billion annually. (Source: National Alliance for Caregiving/Glaxo Welcome Report, 1997)
- A significant decline in the number of family caregivers is occurring in the U.S., while at the same time, the demand for elder care is increasing.
Families Choice Home Care Provides Respite Home Care for Primary Caregivers
Our qualified, caring, trained, insured, bonded, and flexible caregivers can help you take a few hours for yourself or other members of your family without feeling guilty or stressed. We can provide respite care for elderly clients’ primary caregivers for a few hours a week, a few hours a day, or more.
Giving yourself a little bit of time away from your caregiving duties may be just what the doctor ordered and will help you to be the best version of yourself both for you and for your elderly loved one.
In-Home Assessments
We’ll perform an in-home assessment to create a customized care plan for you and your loved one. Then, The level of care is at your discretion. You choose how much of the plan we carry out: in whole or in part, or simply as a road map to improve your own ability to carry out your caregiving responsibilities.
Access to Information and Training
We have access to (and offer) a wealth of information, training and resources for caregivers.
- Fall-prevention assessments and training. One of the largest sources of injuries among seniors is falling. We can help you assess the risks that your loved one faces and provide education on how to minimize the risk of falling.
We will even conduct a free workshop on fall prevention for your group upon request. Visit the Fall Prevention section to learn more.
- Home safety checks. We have extensive experience in the multi-faceted process of ensuring that your loved one’s home is safe, which is vital to maintaining independence for as long as possible.
Support and Understanding
We can help you get connected with support groups and individuals in our area that can help YOU, as well as help you care for your loved one.
So if you are a family caregiver in need of some help, don’t hesitate to contact us. You can talk to us about your unique situation, schedule a free in-home assessment, and be well on your way to a happier, healthier life for you and your loved one.
Spend Time For Yourself
If you’re looking for a respite program that provides short term home respite care for your elderly loved one while you invest in vital personal care, whether that’s physical, mental, or spiritual, Families Choice Home Care can help.
You can feel good about leaving your family member in our capable hands. Our family-owned and operated non-medical home care agency provides compassionate, personalized senior care services. Screened, experienced caregivers receive weekly visits from their supervisory team and take part in regular education and training.
Request a Free Assessment
Not every senior who requires assistance with their daily routine and health care needs round-the-clock skilled nursing or nursing home placement. On the other hand, it doesn’t mean that the family members with whom they live or who care for them haven’t taken on a full time job.
If you’re ready to commit to a happier, healthier life for you and your family, request a free assessment from Families Choice Home Care.