Respite care is service that allows #caregivers to take a break from their usual responsibilities as a caregiver and catch up on #rest and or other #responsibilities.Many caregivers or family caregiver experience #exhaustion or #burnout which is where #respite #care is a great option.
Some of the many benefits of respite care are:
Remember:
Its important for caregivers to avoid #isolation if you withdrawal from #social #activities and people other than your #elderly loved one you could #experience a #mental or #emotional breakdown.However using respite care allows you time to have dinner or outings with friends. Helping you to stay #active and and healthy. Caregivers need to be healthy if they are to give high quality care to their dear loved ones.
It is important that our bodies take rest so that we can function properly.
#promotes #relaxation for the caregiver
#reduces friction between caregiver and their loved one
Allows family caregivers to maintain a sense of Identity
DON'T FORGET IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO BE HEALTHY TOO!
TAKE CARE