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According to the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), 53 million Americans are currently providing care for a family member or friend. What's more, the CDC reports that almost one-third of caregivers provide care at least 20 hours a week.
While caregiving is undoubtedly a rewarding role, that care is often unpaid, can last for years, and is in addition to the caregiver's other family responsibilities as well as their job. As such, caregivers often endure a high physical, emotional, and financial toll, making self-care critical.
Respite care can give you that much-needed break. Here's how.
This senior living option consists of planned or emergency care that provides temporary relief to those caring for loved ones. Any adult with developmental, mental, and physical needs is an appropriate candidate for respite care. Typical scenarios in which respite care can help caregivers include the following:
With all the care you provide your loved one, from bathing to dressing to meals to transportation to laundry to shopping to medication management to companionship to emotional support and more, it can be hard to think about someone else stepping in, even if it's temporary. That's why it's crucial for your peace of mind and your loved one to find the right fit for respite care.
To do so, check the respite care options in your area and narrow the list to a few you'd like to visit. Or call if the need is more urgent. Then, ask each one the following questions:
Make sure you also ask for references.
Our respite care is tailored to meet the needs of our guests and their caregivers. Respite care stays are available in our assisted living residences for up to 30 days and include spacious accommodations in a private or semi-private room with a private bath. Housekeeping, linens, and dining are provided. Our staff is available round the clock, and we administer medications and assist with personal care.