Being the primary at-home caregiver for a senior is a tough gig. You love them, and you want to be there for them as much as possible. But it’s hard to give them the care they deserve and still live your own life. Some people start to feel isolated, burnt out and, at worse, secretly resentful. Luckily, there’s a solution that will give your seniors the home care services they need while giving you a richly deserved break. We call it At Home Respite Care.

Respite Care: Professional Senior Care Services So You Can Relax

Perhaps you have a loved one who’s recovering from major surgery or injury, and you’re struggling with post-operative home care. Or perhaps your senior has Alzheimer’s and dementia, and while you care your patience is wearing thin. This kind of stress is very common among primary caregivers. But there’s good news.

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to push yourself.

There are professional respite caregivers with flexible schedules, ready to come to your home. Even if it’s for an afternoon so you can get that hair appointment, or for a few days so you can have a trip to the beach and getaway.

What do At Home Respite Caregivers do?

Respite caregivers are professionally trained to provide senior home care services. They help your family members safely get around the home, and assist with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medicine scheduling and even getting to errands and appointments. They also help with walks, socializing and prescribed exercises. Some caregivers specialize in dementia home care, making sure your loved ones with cognitive illness are looked after. And others provide home nursing, as in the case of recovering postoperative clients.

Whatever their focus, professional at-home caregivers make sure you have peace of mind, knowing that your seniors are safe and well looked after. And of course, all of this happens in the comfort of your home, so you don’t have to move your senior away from their favorite surroundings.

When Should I Get A Respite Caregiver?

Whenever you feel yourself getting overwhelmed, either because you need a break or because you feel like you’re in over your head, you should contact a licensed home care service provider and ask for a respite caregiver. If you’re unsure and would simply like to have someone trained stop by, you can always reach out to Piedmont Home Care in Greensboro/Winston-Salem and get the best.