According to the CDC, roughly 25% of all Americans aged 45-64 provide unpaid care for a loved one or family member. While caring for others can be a rewarding experience, it can also be a demanding responsibility that can easily overwhelm members of the sandwich generation, especially if their loved one is dealing with a…
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Are you a family caregiver who is caring for a military veteran or service member? Do you worry that you don’t have any experience in caregiving? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you need a break? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. According to PsychArmor, a nonprofit organization providing…
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Respite care can come from friends or family who watch your loved one so you can take a personal break. Respite care might even be available through volunteer services. Oftentimes, full-time caregivers rely on home care services to provide respite care. These are paid caregivers who are trained and experienced to provide the support that you need.
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If you provide in-home senior care for an elderly parent or loved one, you probably know what it feels like to need a break.
READ MOREThe holidays are often a stressful time, and that’s especially true for someone caring for an elderly loved one. The additional of cooking, having relatives come from out of town and finding time to go Christmas shopping can add up, but making use of respite care can help alleviate caused by caregiving during the holiday season.
Providing care to someone with Alzheimer’s takes a lot of heart. If you are a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know firsthand the heartbreak of seeing their mental health decline. As you continue caring with …
At SYNERGY HomeCare we know how important family caregivers are, which is why we are always looking for ways to help support and encourage them. One of the most practical ways we look to support these caregivers is through ever important Respite Care.
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