Caring for a sick or elderly loved one can take a toll on your health and wellbeing if you don’t take the time to care for yourself. That’s why so many caregivers experience burnout in their first year. If you’ve been experiencing any emotional or physical strain associated with your caregiver role, it’s time to learn more about respite care, a personalized health care service that can help.

What Is Respite Care?

Respite care is a service offered to caregivers to provide temporary relief from their duties. It allows caregivers to take a break, step back, and tend to their own wellbeing and responsibilities.

Who Administers It?

A private caregiver or nurse with the appropriate medical training can provide respite care. Depending on your loved one’s condition, they can come to their home or nursing facility to provide the appropriate level of care they need - hourly personal care or even around the clock medical assistance, for example.

How Can It Help You?

Caregiver burnout is more common than you think. It can happen to the best of us, especially when you’re trying to juggle your own family and the day-to-day caregiver duties for a loved one. Trying to do more than you are capable of can take a toll on your own mental health. Hiring respite care, even for a few hours a week, can give you the break you need to focus on your own life and wellbeing.

How Can It Help Your Loved One?

If caregiver stress is not addressed, both you and the person you are caring for can suffer. By hiring a professional care provider, your loved one can receive the assistance they need while you take time for yourself. Respite care providers are medical professionals who can assist with your loved one’s medical needs, offer advice, and provide services that you may not be qualified to deliver. They can also offer emotional and psychological support.

What Are the Costs?

The costs vary depending on the type of care and length of time you require. Often, these costs are not covered by insurance providers, but funding may be available to help you get the respite care that you need.  

Where Can You Find Respite Care?

If you’re interested in hiring a respite care worker, contact us at C-Care Health Services. Our team is made up of experienced professionals in healthcare – nurses, personal support workers, and caregivers, who are trained to provide the highest quality care. We offer flexible care options to accommodate your needs.

Reach out today to talk to one of our professionals about how we can help!